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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans
Badge of ExcellenceNew Orleans, USA
From $40.00
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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore New Orleans’ "City of the Dead" on the only ghost tour offering cemetery access after dark. While most haunted history tours stay in the bustling French Quarter, this one takes you into the silent, shadowy realms of one of the city’s oldest and most haunted graveyards. Hear chilling tales of paranormal activity while exploring the curious above-ground burial practices of these famous final resting places.
- Explore a New Orleans' cemetery after nightfall on the only tour of its kind
- Ride a bus beyond the French Quarter to quieter, less-visited neighborhoods
- Stroll among above-ground tombs while a guide shares terrifying tales
- Bring your camera to check photos for orbs and other signs of paranormal activity
What's Included
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Voodoo Tavern and PoBoys1140 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116 Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your spooky cemetery and ghost tour begins with pickup from the designated meeting point, located in the French Quarter, 30 minutes before the departure time.
Start at the Masonic Temple Cemetery #2, founded in 1865 by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons. Take a walk through the cemetery that is renowned for its unusual tombs.
Passing through City Park, one of the nation's oldest urban parks, the tour takes a break at Morning Call Cafe where you can purchase coffee and beignets.
A visit to the Hurricane Katrina Memorial concludes the tour, offering a contemplative pause at the site of 85 unclaimed victims of the 2005 levee failures.
The tour concludes back at the starting point.
Start at the Masonic Temple Cemetery #2, founded in 1865 by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons. Take a walk through the cemetery that is renowned for its unusual tombs.
Passing through City Park, one of the nation's oldest urban parks, the tour takes a break at Morning Call Cafe where you can purchase coffee and beignets.
A visit to the Hurricane Katrina Memorial concludes the tour, offering a contemplative pause at the site of 85 unclaimed victims of the 2005 levee failures.
The tour concludes back at the starting point.
Masonic Temple Cemetery #2
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
City Park (Pass By)
Dreyfous Drive
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hurricane Katrina Memorial
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Most travelers can participate
- Dress code is smart casual
- *****While we want you to enjoy the benefits of BYOB, we also encourage you to drink responsibly. Please be respectful of others on the tour. If you are being disruptive, you will be asked to leave the tour. Thank you
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:Is parking available near the meeting point for the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans?
A:There is limited parking available near the departure location (parking rates apply and may vary.) However, due to it's convenient location in the heart of the French Quarter, it is recommended to walk or use public transportation. You may also wish to use a ride share service such as uber or lyft.
Sep 2023
Q:Can I use public transportation to get to the meeting location for the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans?
A:Absolutely! Public transportation is available with stops near the departure location.
Sep 2023
Q:How early should I arrive for the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans?
A:Plan to arrive to the meeting location at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. If you are driving, please be sure to leave time for traffic and parking.
Sep 2023
Q:Which cemetery do we visit during the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans?
A:This tour typically visits the Charity Hospital pauper's field as well as the Masonic Temple Cemetery #2, and others.
Sep 2023
Q:Does the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans visit the tomb of Marie Laveau?
A:Marie Laveau's tomb is located in St. Louis cemetery 1, which is not included on this tour. You will, however, visit the tombs and resting places of several prominent and well-known people. Your guide will also help you use the included EMF reader to locate ghosts that may be hanging around the cemetery,
Sep 2023
Q:Does this tour visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial?
A:Yes! Your guide will explain the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina and you will be able to pay respects at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Cemetery, as well as visit the Odd Fellows Rest, reserved for the members of a little-known and some would say secret society.
Sep 2023
Q:Is the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour family friendly?
A:Absolutely! This tour covers some great history and is appropriate for guests ages 6 and above. It does cover some morbid tales that can be scary for younger guests, so discretion is advised.
Sep 2023
Q:Is the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans family friendly?
A:This tour is limited to guests aged 6 and above. Due to the nature of the tour, younger guests are not permitted.
Sep 2023
Q:How strenuous is the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans?
A:This tour does have a fair amount of walking, however, it is mostly on flat surfaces. It is not considered strenuous.
Sep 2023
Q:Is the Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans wheelchair accessible?
A:The bus used for this tour is not wheelchair accessible. While the tour is not strenuous, all guests must be able to walk as well as navigate a few steps to board/exit the bus.
Sep 2023
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Reviews
4.5
2,157 reviews
Tricia_H, May 2024
The tour was very informative about how funerals and bodies are prepared for burial in New Orleans. There was no discussion about ghosts, however.
Jeanette_R, Apr 2024
Stephanie was very nice and knowledgeable about the ghosts and cemeteries. I had alot of fun doing this
Sheila_H, Apr 2024
It was entertaining and informative. The guide was fun and made it a nice evening. If you like this sort of thing, I recommend it.
Steve_G, Apr 2024
The booking didn’t go great, I was texted a link to call the office who told me they overbooked. They said they’ll call if any openings happen. We made other plans and the driver, Henry, who was great, called and said he was waiting for us. We ran across the Quarter and just made it. The tour itself was great, real entertaining.
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Kendall was absolutely amazing, high energy, entertaining, fun and knowledgable! We loved the beignet stop too, Yum!
c8h84xnn54, Apr 2024
The group was lively, everyone was having a good time. Kendall, the tour guide, was very knowledgeable. You can tell that he does his research. & as always, having a tour guide that talks about their personal experiences and connections to what you’re seeing/hearing is top notch. I would definitely do another tour with this company off of that alone.
cristina_d, Apr 2024
Our tour guide, Stephanie, was absolutely wonderful. She was knowledgeable and thorough with her explanations. The calling rods were a lot of fun. Definitely recommend this to anyone
Louis_S, Apr 2024
The Cemetery and ghost tour was amazing. Stephanie was so nice and genuine. Ran into a couple of ghosts!
Dominic_S, Apr 2024
Our tour guide Kendall was amazing! Really knew the history and so many great details. His personal stories really made the tour fun and personable.
Jaycee_P, Apr 2024
Wasn’t bad just not what was expected. Waited for the bus for 40 minutes because we got there early and were the first ones there. A crowd of 24 other people came and got infront of us getting to pick their seats ahead of us not even allowing us to sit by who we paid for and came with. Then got told we don’t have assigned seats and everyone on there was laughing and having a field day thinking it was funny. The BYOB is cool and all until your with people 20 years older than you acting like children the whole time because they are drunk and can’t even hold their alcohol. Also got told if you leave a 5 star review you get a free shot at the bar if you show it so that right there shows that the reviews aren’t even accurate. Driver was nice all and all just the way things were set up was wonky & out of order.
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