Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

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About this activity

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries.

No city honors life – and death – like New Orleans, and few cemeteries in the world are as captivating as Metairie Cemetery. As the official tour provider for Metairie Cemetery, we are excited to share it with you.

This historic space is famed for its grand monuments, temples, and structures, which are the final resting places of more than 100,000 people across 127 acres.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, you’ll learn the stories of New Orleans’ most influential citizens, including nine Louisiana governors, seven New Orleans mayors, more than 80 kings and queens of Carnival, musicians Louis Prima and Al Hirt, and writer Anne Rice. As Metairie’s Cemetery’s official tour provider, join us and our expert licensed tour guide on a walk through history.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 16 people
People per booking: 1–16
Guide: English
Operated by: Save Our Cemeteries

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 2 hour guided cemetery tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Lake Lawn Metairie

1 h 30 min Admission included

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries.

No city honors life – and death – like New Orleans, and few cemeteries in the world are as captivating as Metairie Cemetery. As the official tour provider for Metairie Cemetery, we are excited to share it with you.

This historic space is famed for its grand monuments, temples, and structures, which are the final resting places of more than 100,000 people across 127 acres.

Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, you’ll learn the stories of New Orleans’ most influential citizens, including nine Louisiana governors, seven New Orleans mayors, more than 80 kings and queens of Carnival, musicians Louis Prima and Al Hirt, and writer Anne Rice. As Metairie’s Cemetery’s official tour provider, join us and our expert licensed tour guide on a walk through history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet at the Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the funeral home.

End point

Meet at the Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the funeral home.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.