About this experience
Most cemetery tours ask who is buried here. Beyond the Grave asks a different question: Who gets remembered?
Walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and discover New Orleans history through the people and communities who created a place for their dead. Explore how wealth, family, immigration, race, religion and mutual-aid societies shaped not only people's lives, but what happened to them afterward.
Hear the story of an architect memorializing parents lost at sea, immigrant societies that promised members a proper burial, seven women who created a lasting mutual-aid organization, and a successful free man of color whose stonework helped preserve other people's names. Consider forgotten Storyville women, abandoned family tombs, epidemic loss and one enormous mausoleum surrounded by unforgettable cemetery lore.
This isn't simply a tour about how New Orleans buries its dead. It's about how a city decides who will be remembered.
At a glance
- Duration: 1 hr 30 min
What is included
- Rich commentary on New Orleans’ burial practices, history, and family traditions
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Small-group tour ensuring an intimate experience and easy interaction
- Personalized storytelling
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
Itinerary and highlights
See the above ground tombs and learn about our unique burial procedures. We can fit hundreds into one tomb that is built for two. Find out why we do it. St Louis #3 Cemetery is one of the best cemeteries in our city and one of the oldest.
Bayou St John is the oldest portage into New Orleans. Nearby is the old Spanish Fort and the old Spanish Customs House. This area is older than the French Quarter
Meeting and pickup information
- You will meet your guide in front of the Gates to the cemetery.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- DuPont and Company
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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