Tours are one of the best ways for travelers to learn more about a certain location they’re visiting. Since there are many different types of tours available for travelers to choose from, understanding some of the more popular tour choices is necessary. This includes but isn’t limited to walking tours, driving tours, guided tours, self-guided tours, group tours, educational tours, and sightseeing tours.

New Orleans

New Orleans is one of the most exciting, lively and energetic cities to visit on the entire planet. The allure here is like no other city, as locals are welcoming, the food is incredible, live music can be enjoyed at every turn and there’s a wide variety of both unusual and memorable things to see and do. Since there’s always something happening in New Orleans, travelers can choose to visit anytime of the year and still find something to enjoy doing.

Cemetery Tours in New Orleans

The list below includes 3 popular cemetery tours in New Orleans that travelers can choose to further explore when vacationing in New Orleans.

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 Tour

This cemetery tour is a walking tour of Saint Louis Cemetery #1, one of the more famous cemeteries in New Orleans. Located in New Orleans French Quarter and built in 1789, the cemetery can only be accessed by those who sign up for the tour. Tourists will learn lots, including the story behind the reason for above ground burials. They will also see the tomb of famous voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.

Saint Louis Cemetery No. 2 Tour

This second New Orleans cemetery was built in 1823 with a goal of keeping cholera from spreading. Saint Louis Cemetery #2 is only located a few blocks away from the first Saint Louis Cemetery, making it easy for travelers to tour both locations. Tourists will enjoy learning about the many monuments here, as well as learn more about the many famous jazz musicians who are buried in this famous cemetery,

Lafayette Cemetery History Tour

Lafayette Cemetery is the oldest city owned cemetery, which was built in 1833. There are family tombs, funeral symbols, above ground tombs, society tombs, coping tombs, walls vaults and even a secret garden to explore and learn more about here. This self-guided tour is a great choice for travelers who would rather explore a New Orleans cemetery on their own. Exploring Lafayette Cemetery also allows travelers to learn more about what’s considered to be America’s first city.

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