Beyond the Grave Cemetery Tour in New Orleans

Get ready to explore the Marble Orchard, City of the Dead, meet the residents resting in peace, and hear spine-tingling tales that will leave you with a newfound appreciation for the city's unique approach towards death and afterlife.

The journey begins in the heart of French Quarter, where your licensed guide will promptly meet you. Equipped with years of experience and a wealth of knowledge, they'll lead you through a maze of crypts and history. This is not a passive experience - prepare to walk approximately 2 kilometers through the city, and bear witness to some of its oldest and most historically significant cemeteries. Dress accordingly and make sure to bring a camera, as there will be rich architectural details and the timeless beauty of the cemetery landscapes that are worth capturing.

As you wander through these ancient places of repose, the guides will bring to life the stories of some the city's notable inhabitants. Beneath the ornate tombstones and carefully crafted mausoleums lie New Orleans' rich and often controversial history. Tales of the famous and the infamous, heroes and villains, lovers and leaders are all part of the epic tale of this vibrant city. You'll learn about the origins of the city’s unique above-ground burial system and the ancient burial customs and traditions.

Notably, you'd be one of the chance visitors to stand before the glamorous vault of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, a renowned icon from city's past. Explore St. Louis Number 1, New Orleans’ oldest active City of Dead and home to some distinctive tombs. This tour will transport you not only through uncanny landscapes, but also through time, as the tales of generations are peeled back before you like the layers of a novel written by time itself.

As the journey concludes, step back from the ethereal charm of the city of the dead, and find yourself plunged once more into the vibrant, lively ambience of the French Quarter. The 'Beyond the Grave Cemetery Tour' expertly juxtaposes the quiet serenity of the cemeteries with the bustling energy of New Orleans, making it an experience that resonates with an always 'vibrant-hard-to-forget' vibe. Explore New Orleans' unique approach to life and death, a stark yet beautiful commentary on the ephemeral and yet enduring nature of existence. Time here isn’t counted in minutes or hours, it is counted in stories shared, memories created, and emotions that these unique experiences evoke, and we can't wait to help you start counting. Don't just visit New Orleans, truly experience it with the 'Beyond the Grave Cemetery Tour'.