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New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour
New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Don't get locked out of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the oldest graveyard in New Orleans and an essential stop on any Crescent City itinerary. The sacred burial ground can only be accessed with a licensed guide, who takes you inside the gates for an up-close look at the elaborate vaults and crumbling tombs of prominent Louisiana families that date back more than 200 years. Learn about the city’s curious above-ground burial practices, jazz funeral traditions, and legendary figures like voodoo queen Marie Laveau.
- Step inside New Orleans' oldest graveyard, founded in 1789
- See the legendary tomb of voodoo priestess Marie Laveau and Nicholas Cage's burial plot
- Walk among unusual tombs and learn about burial practices below sea level
- Due to archdiocese rules, cemetery can only be accessed with a licensed guide
What's Included
- Admission ticket
- Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 933 Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
St. Pat's Coffee House
End point
- Shops of the Colonnade1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
What To Expect
French Quarter
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jackson Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Pontalba Buildings
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Bourbon Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Louis Armstrong Park
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
French Market
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- Wheelchair accessible
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Operated by NOLA GhostRiders
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.
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:Where does the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour depart from?
A:The New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour conveniently departs from St. Pat's Coffee House, located at 933 Conti St.
Sep 2023
Q:Is parking available for the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:There is limited on-street parking available near the departure location as well as a few parking lots on Conti Street. Parking rates apply and may vary. 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 New Orleans French Quarter Tour?
A:Absolutely! The departure location is right in the heart of the Garden District, so most hotels are within walking distance. It is also close to several bus and trolley stops.
Sep 2023
Q:How early should I arrive for the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:You MUST check in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time.
Sep 2023
Q:Can I bring my young child with me on the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:This tour is limited to guests aged 6 and above.
Sep 2023
Q:How should I dress for the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:Dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes. Keep in mind that portions of the city have cobblestone streets or uneven sidewalks—all part of New Orleans’s historic charm!
Sep 2023
Q:Is the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour narrated?
A:Yes. The tour is narrated by a certified guide who will point out all of the most important and interesting points of interest throughout the French Quarter.
Sep 2023
Q:What will I see during the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:A local guide will be with you to explore parts of the French Quarter on the walking tour. You will discuss what makes the French Quarter unique; history, food, drink, and architecture. The tour is interactive, questions are encouraged. Photo opportunities will be abundant. You will also see some filming locations that you may have seen on TV.
Sep 2023
Q:Can I take photos/videos during the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:Absolutely! Photography is not only allowed but recommended. You will be visiting some of the most picturesque and beautiful locations within the French Quarter of New Orleans.
Sep 2023
Q:Can I bring snacks/drinks with me on the New Orleans French Quarter Walking Tour?
A:Yes - We recommend staying hydrated during the tour. You may either bring your own or you can purchase bottled water, coffee, and/or snacks at the coffee shop before your tour begins.
Sep 2023
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Reviews
4.0
81 reviews
Marie_R, Apr 2024
Raffle was hands down the best tour guide we have ever had This was my mom‘s first visit to New Orleans and with his tour it made her trip even better than she could have imagined. The best part is, we were the only two on the tour so we got him all to ourselves. He was courteous, thoughtful, and very, very knowledgeable of his city, New Orleans. We enjoyed everything he showed us. He is a GOLD star guide! Thank you so much.
YuliaK, Apr 2024
Excellent tour, we will be back! Very informative and relaxing pace. The guide was very knowledgeable and also with good sense of humor. We all loved it
Bill_S, Apr 2024
Great tour. Guide exceptionally knowledgeable of French Quarter. I learned a lot during the tour and and recommend the tour without hesitation
David_W, Mar 2024
The tour was super informative and our guide Raffle was amazing. He is New Orleans through and through and gives his tours a personal spin. He was friendly, fun, and a wealth of knowledge!
Steve_A, Mar 2024
Our guide was extremely insightful, fun, entertaining, knowledgeable, and a tremendous knowledge of the area and its history. So glad we did this! Would recommend to everyone
Debbie_T, Feb 2024
Raffle was fantastic! Very knowledgeable a wonderful, beautiful day. It was a very informative and learned a great deal.
Sunny_L, Jan 2024
Raffle's tour was our favorite part of our NOLA visit. He has the perfect personality and voice (volume) for a tour guide, and his personal connections to the city and its historic sites made the tour even more interesting. (That's saying a lot, because I normally dislike when tour guides share personal stories, but Raffle's personal insights actually enhanced the information he shared about the places we visited.) Do NOT miss a chance to book a tour with Raffle!
Cathy_T, Nov 2023
Our tour guide, Raffle, was excellent! He is a New Orleans native and knows his stuff. He was funny and very informative. He has all the back stories on the area. I will definitely book another tour with him, if I am in New Orleans again. (He gives many different tours).
Michael_P, Jun 2023
Awesome creole tour guid that grew up in the area. Great experience! Only wish guides were able to tour cemeteries again.
Chelsea_S, May 2023
The tour was absolutely wonderful and informative. Raffle was our tour guide and he was very knowledgeable about the city and history.
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