St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Sights & Landmarks • New Orleans, Louisiana

Situated just north of the French quarter, you will find the oldest and one of the most famous homes for the dead in New Orleans. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is one of the uniquely NOLA sights of above ground tombs that are throughout the city.

Voodoo in New Orleans

Nichola Cage's Pyramid Tomb

Epic travel experiences

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$50

5.00 (15)

New Orleans Driving Tour with Bayou St. John, City Park, Treme

Travel in a comfortable minivan from the French Quarter through the Treme and along the historic mansion lined Esplanade Ave to the Bayou St. John neighborhood where we will trace an ancient portage road used by natives for thousands of years, and discover the very origins of why this site was selected by the French to build the city of New Orleans! Along the way we will stop at an old cemetery where we just might encounter some restless spirits! We'll then travel through the Bayou St. John neighborhood and see the oldest house in New Orleans and the bayou that made the city possible! We'll visit the very spot Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau once held her rituals, before going to City Park to see some of the oldest oak trees in the city. In City Park we'll stop and get some beignets at Cafe Du Monde! Then we'll stop in a nature reserve and look for alligators and exotic birds before traveling to the lakefront and the ruins of a 300 year old French fort!

$60

5.00 (15)

Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will take you up Esplanade Ave, once known as “Creole Millionaires Row”. We’ll ride the oak lined avenue and marvel at the architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John. After a leisurely pedal through City Park, we’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde. We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists. Lastly we’ll pedal our way back through the historic French Quarter and the Marigny, admiring the sights along the way. Tour length: Approximately 9 miles Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. We live, work, and play in these neighborhoods; we'll show you hidden gems you'll want to revisit later.

$480

5.00 (14)

Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for up to 10 travelers. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3 and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. You'll even make a stop for beignets and cafe au lait at the famous Cafe du Monde.

$650

5.00 (4)

New Orleans Private Vehicle City Tour

Discover the best of New Orleans on this private, 3-hour city tour. Ride in a luxury sedan or SUV with a professional chauffeur and tour historian. See famous New Orleans neighborhoods like the French Quarter, the Ninth Ward, the Garden District, City Park, Saint Louis Cemetery, and much more up close and personal, at any pace desired. New Orleans hotel pickup and drop-off included.

$640

5.00 (4)

New Orleans Private Custom City Tour with St. Louis Cemetery No 3

Experience a 3-hour private city tour in a small 12-passenger French Quarter-friendly bus. The tour picks up from most New Orleans hotels or your New Orleans address. This tour include a licensed tour guide who can customize the tour to fit your specific interests, whether it be music, history, architecture, horticulture, cemeteries, or all of the above.

$800

5.00 (4)

New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour - Up to 24 Passengers

This private tour provides an insider’s perspective, with opportunities to walk around on your own and take in the rich history of New Orleans. Relax in our bus with your travel group only and visit historic neighborhoods, including the French Quarter, Treme, Faubourgs St. John and Marigny, Garden and Warehouse Districts as well as a stop in one of our St. Louis Cemeteries. Enjoy a relaxing ride and experience the unique highlights of the Crescent City. The tour is 2.5 hours and offers hotel pick-up.

$800

5.00 (4)

Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People

Our Company is one of the oldest and most trusted bus tours in New Orleans. For over two hours, you’ll learn about the history and culture of New Orleans. From the musical back streets of Treme, to the stunning mansions Uptown, our drivers will take you on a journey through the streets that only a real New Orleanian could provide. Our guides are passionate historians of New Orleans. They’re not afraid to answer tough questions and tell you the whole story of our city’s history. Our drivers are one-of-a-kind tour guides providing a fun experience and adventure from the comfort of our climate controlled bus.

$1085

5.00 (2)

Combination Private Citywide Driving Tour featuring Destrehan Plantation

Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of your time in New Orleans and combine our Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation.

$60

5.00 (2)

N’awlins Luxury: City & Cemetery Tour

Admire our history, landmark and culture on a city tour with a back drop of the Hurricane Katrina story. Explore New Orleans from the comfort of a 13-passenger mini bus. This 2-hours tour through the Crescent City, narrating on points of interest including the CBD, French Quarter, Marigny Neighborhood, Tremé, Garden District, Warehouse District, City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, Local Cemetery and more.

5.00 (1)

St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide

Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions. Founded in 1852 to combat a devastating yellow fever epidemic, this historic cemetery is built on the site of a former leprosy colony. It features an eclectic array of above-ground tombs. As you wander this “city of the dead,” you'll discover fascinating architecture, hear stories about notable figures like photographer E.J. Bellocq, and learn why New Orleans cemeteries are famed worldwide. This audio guide offers an insightful glimpse into the city's rich cultural tapestry and distinctive approach to memorializing the past.

Interesting Places Nearby

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Accommodations

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Voodoo in New Orleans

Nichola Cage's Pyramid Tomb

Epic travel experiences

New Orleans Driving Tour with Bayou St. John, City Park, Treme

Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour

Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup

New Orleans Private Vehicle City Tour

New Orleans Private Custom City Tour with St. Louis Cemetery No 3

New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour - Up to 24 Passengers

Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People

Combination Private Citywide Driving Tour featuring Destrehan Plantation

N’awlins Luxury: City & Cemetery Tour

St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide

Interesting Places Nearby

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel

French Market Inn

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

Residence Inn New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District

Bourbon Street

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours

French Quarter

LaLaurie Mansion

Jackson Square

Bourbon Street