St Louis Cemetery Tour

Sightseeing  :  United States  :  Louisiana  :  New Orleans  :  Walking Tours

This is the cemetery you've been told about. Explore the oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans, famous for being the final resting place of Marie Laveaux and scenes from the cult classic Easy Rider. AHS fans are usually delighted to learn this. It's commonly stated that Marie Laveaux's grave is one of the most visited grave sites in America. We'll discuss wall vaults, family tombs and society tombs.  This sacred space requires reverence and it's with specific permission from the Archdiocese that guests with our company are admitted. How the dead are treated says a lot about who you are as a people. Learn about our culture.Meet in the Basin Street Visitor Center centrally located across the street from the cemetery. Our guide will swiftly provide some insight on the development of the city. Brief Katrina related facts are provided while referencing an area map. We properly prepare guests for entering the sacred space. Catholicism is an integral part of the conversation. Wall vaults, family tombs, society tombs, building materials and funeral dirges are discussed. This tour is designed to provide an experience for those seeking a small group experience of ST. Louis #1 with warm, professional guides.  This is express in nature and brimming with content.