New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour
What You Will Do
What's Included?
- Insider tips for local food, music, and culture.
- Expert guide
What's Not Included?
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
Cancellation Policy
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Meet at the front gates of St. Louis Cemetery #3 at 3421 Esplanade Avenue.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Local author and historian Sally Asher will take you on a journey of a famous New Orleans cemetery. It’s been written that St. Louis Cemetery #3 has so many angels that one can “almost hear the beat of their wings.” You'll visit the graves and learn about some of the city's notable (and notorious) citizens including the first businesswoman to have a public statute erected in her honor, the hunchbacked photographer who secretly photographed prostitutes, the woman behind the quirky castle, the famed architect whose ship went down in a hurricane with over a hundred prostitutes and circus performers, and some legendary chefs who collectively advanced the Civil Rights movement, restored horse racing in New Orleans, and (for better or worse) introduced the turducken to the U.S.. This tour takes approximately an hour and a half and covers roughly a half mile. The tour meets in front of the cemetery on 3421 Esplanade Ave at the gate farthest to the right underneath the trees.
Additional Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
Guide Options
- Guide - English
She is an ultimate academic (not boring in any way, actually very humerous!)
She explains in a lot of detail the symbolism seen on various tombs which enhanced the tour experience.
I loved how she made the tour really personable and knew a lot of context and narrative about some interesting characters that lay to rest at the cemetery. Some seriously interesting stories behind a lot of the tombs owners that you would not know about without Sally.
I 100% recommend doing this tour before exploring the cemetery on your own as the tour provides amazing historical detail and appreciation for the cemetery inhabitants which makes you enjoy the visit even more.