Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour Semi-private van 6 o7 max
 3 cemetery+ tour & city sightseeing
A visual Masterpiece, - a "tour de force"
Visit New Orleans Cities of the Dead at the golden hour- dusk + more. Visit Rarely explored gems showcasing everything from architectural splendor to revealing decay and the heartfelt histories buried within! Learn how and why the Catholics recreated our unusual burial traditions . We enter St Patrick's Cemetery to begin our tribute and visit Irish immigrants who came to our city. See the unknown Civil War Soldiers Tomb and magnificent Cast Iron tombs as we then travel through Greenwood's Gates. Next off to the most opulent Cemetery in the Country, Metairie Cemetery which boasts tales of Madame's, Musicians, War heroes and some ghost tales as we continue our exploration. 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 incuding the Katrina memorial and Charity Hospital martyrs who have fought for New Orleans in their own ways then and now ; then toward Holt cemetery, Oddfellows, Masonic,and 18 others en route. ALL will will leave a lingering question for you to answer: Which of these Cemeteries is actually the Richest cemetery in New Orleans?
All of our cemeteries are rich with spirit tales , anomoious activity - both urban legend and actual encounterss. We will cover all of the above plus perhaps experience a few off our own to share. But the people who built this town are indeed Not Forgotten in this explore of the hearts and souls of New Orleans and her Cities of the Dead.
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 . 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. End where it all beagan- Congo Square- the Slave Dances and Voodoo rituals was the start of it all!
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."
We have new routes which include City park oaks. Storyville, bayous, and french quarter drop off as well as other city sightseeing en route
Where and When to Meet
We meet at 4905 Canal Street at The Beachcorner Bar,
Sunday & Monday at, 4:00 pm. This tour lasts 2 1/2 hours +and is
by reservation only. We drop off in French Quarter area.
Other tour times available as private tour with a different price scale
group walking tour avaiable at lower rate
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 at the streetcar stop 3:15 pm or Call (504) 915-7774 for further directions and to RSVP when you arrive. 10 minutes drive time from FQ and On street parking is available. We drop off in French Qurter at Orleans .
Reserve your Spot Here
Small group (6 possibly 7 maximum) VAN TOUR
On line discount price of $69 or
full price $75 by phone or cash walk-up price
Mardi Gras Closing Sun. Feb19, Mon. Feb 20
LARGER GROUP WALKING TOURS AVAILABLE AT A LOWER RATE PLEASE CALL FOR YOUR GROUP TOUR RATE
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. |
