About this experience
Start your morning with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call while learning about the general history of New Orleans cemeteries. We venture into Greenwood Cemetery, home of the largest assemblage of iron tombs, as well as local and national celebrities, such as a Pulitzer-prize winning writer and the man who spiced up New Orleans. Afterward, journey into Cypress Grove, the first cemetery built to honor New Orleans volunteer firemen and their families. Get exclusive access into the large society tomb built for the temporary burial of Chinese citizens, and view many original tombs crafted in granite, marble, and cast-iron that hold some of New Orleans’ earliest prominent citizens. We then visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial located in the spot where Charity Hospital used to bury the poor and indigent. The tour ends back at the Morning Call. This is the only private tour company allowed to give tours in Greenwood Cemetery and the only company allowed in Cypress Grove.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr
What is included
- Beignet
Itinerary and highlights
Start off with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call. Next, we venture into Greenwood Cemetery (1852), home of the largest assemblage of iron tombs in the city, unique monuments and funerary symbols, as well as local and national celebrities, such as a Pulitzer-prize winning writer and the man who spiced up New Orleans. Afterward, journey into Cypress Grove (1838), the first cemetery built to honor New Orleans volunteer firemen and their families. Learn the connection between Tabasco sauce and nutria, the large, orange-toothed, semi-aquatic rodent. Get exclusive access into the large society tomb built for the temporary burial of Chinese citizens, and view many original tombs crafted in granite, marble, and cast-iron. Next visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Charity Hospital Cemetery. The tour ends at the Morning Call. Red Sash Tours is the only private tour company allowed to give tours in Greenwood Cemetery and the only company allowed in Cypress Grove.
Meeting and pickup information
- We will meet inside at The Morning Call on 5101 Canal Blvd.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Red Sash Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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