New Orleans Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour
It lasts approximately 3 hours.
Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard an air-conditioned motorcoach while the other half will be off the bus exploring an above-ground cemetery, City Park/Café du Monde, and the Garden District.
What does 4-in-1 mean? This means you get 4 tours bundled into one experience. A city tour, a cemetery tour, a garden district tour (stroll), and a stop at City Park for beignets (price not included). If upgrade option is selected, your experience includes admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck.
Does not include:
Additional Information:
Itinerary
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Passes by: French QuarterEnjoy a grand overview of New Orleans, dubbed 'The City That Care Forgot,' on this comprehensive sightseeing coach tour. Start in the world-famous French Quarter, a quaint, mysterious area where the sights and sounds abound.
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Passes by: Jackson SquareHead to historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytere museums, and visit a historical cemetery, one of New Orleans' 'Cities of the Dead.' Here, discover the unique above- ground burial system. Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates.
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Stops at: St. Louis Cemetery No. 3Guests are welcome to explore this historic above ground cemetery and take pictures or they can remain in the bus.Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: New Orleans City ParkOne of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding. Stop here for photos and beignets (own expense.)Duration: 20 minutes
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Passes by: Lake PontchartrainTravel along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, past a post-Katrina pumping station, seafood restaurants, marina and a historic lighthouse with the 24 mile long Causeway Bridge in the distance. Although called a lake, Lake Pontchartrain is actually one of the largest brackish estuaries in North America at 630 square miles (1600 km2) fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Stops at: Garden DistrictContinue on to St. Charles Avenue, home to Audubon Park and lined with elegant mansions, churches and schools, including Loyola and Tulane Universities. Follow the route of streetcars and Mardi Gras parades to the Garden District, for a guided stroll through one of the most well-preserved living neighborhoods in the United States.Duration: 25 minutes
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Passes by: Tulane UniversityView Tulane University and Loyola University across from Audubon Park.
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Passes by: Audubon ParkHome to the Audubon Zoo, rated one of the top five zoos in the nation.
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Passes by: Vue Orleans*If upgrade option is selected, your tour will include admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck featuring interactive cultural experiences and spectacular views of New Orleans. The bus will drop you off here after your tour instead of back to the original departure point.
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Entry to Vue Orleans - If upgrade option is selected
- Tour inside one of New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries
- Transportation to and from the French Quarter by air-conditioned coach
- Comprehensive city tour
Does not include:
- Gratuities
- Beignets and coffee/tea (available for purchase)
Additional Information:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult's lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing. Caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.
- In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point, just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
- Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
- Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
Options:
| City & Cemetery Tour | |
| Available Now until 6/30/2025 View Detailed Schedule | |
| Embark upon this incredible sightseeing walking tour to see all of the historical places in New Orleans. Learn about the cemeteries, voodoo practices, and hauntings on this chilling endeavor. |
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