Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour
3 cemetery tour
Visit New Orleans Cities of the Dead — Rarely explored gems showcasing everything from architectural splendor to revealing decay and the heartfelt histories buried within! Learn how and why the Catholics started our unusual burial traditions as we wander St Patrick's Cemetery and add a bit of tribute to the Irish immigrants who came to our city. Next off to the most opulent Cemetery in the Country, Metairie Cemetery which boasts tales of Madame's, Musicians, War heroes and some infamous politicians as we continue our explore. The breathtaking tomb designs beg for this adventure to spark you personal photo-journalism desires to emerge-cameras a must! The tomb of Civil War General P. T. Beauregaurd is saluted along with many unsung heroes who have fought for New Orleans then and now as we walk toward Holt cemetery which is next on the list . Mainly this is considered a Paupers field and though it may look to the untrained eye to be a run down and forgotten cemetery, the reality it is the most remembered and it teems with spirit and a special kind of folk art only New Orleans seems to know. This will leave a lingering question for you to answer: Which of these Cemeteries is actually the Richest cemetery in New Orleans?
Throughout this New Orleans city of the dead tour we interject the spice of music on a Blues Trail - see and feel where New Orleans Early jazz and blues pioneers are buried and feel how their music still contributes to the heart and soul of New Orleans at Holt cemetery Here at the crossroads we open the gates to our Blues trail and travel back to when plantation sounds met marching bands and slip back to the beat of the drum at Congo Square and end up at the Jazz Funeral door.
Plus
A special tribute to Buddy Bolden, Louis Prima, Louis Armstrong, Jessie Hill, Jelly Roll Morton, The European marching band sound of the Oddfellows and Masonic contributions all the way to rock and roll. As our homegrown Louis Armstrong said , " There wouldn't be any Rock 'n' Roll if it wasn't for me."
Where and When to Meet
We meet at 4905 Canal Street at The Beachcorner Bar,
Sunday and Mon High Noon, 12pm..
This tour lasts 2 1/2 hours and is by reservation only.
Other tour times available as private tour with a different price scale
NOTE:
This tour includes the most walking, akward sidewalks & some possible mud!
Directions
Travel 3 miles away from the french quarter by car or streetcar. Take the Canal Street streetcar that says "cemeteries" right on it to Mid-City and get off at the end of the line. Walk 1 block back from the stop to the Beach Corner Bar at 4905 Canal Street and I will be outside to meet you there. Streetcars leave on the 1/2 hour so please be on the 11:30 streetcar or Call (504) 915-7774 for further directions and to RSVP when you arrive. 10 minutes drive time form FQ and On street parking is available.
Reserve your Spot
All tours are by reservation only and require an rsvp when you arrive in town. This tour is $35 or $30 when prepaid. Tours run rain or Shine!
Sold out March 14th,15th & 21st please join 5:30pm moonlight graveyard tour to tour the same areas
Reseved Tours Run Rain or Shine-switching to another available tour date or time is possible if arranged before scheduled tour -call 504-915-7774 You may also reserve a private viewing at other times by appointment.
Cost varies for private tour. 
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