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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 - Official Walking Tour
501 Basin Street • New Orleans, LA 70112
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Explore St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, renowned for its unique above and below-ground tombs and historic significance since 1789. This revered burial site, rich with the city's multicultural heritage, serves as the final resting place for notable local figures such as Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, civil rights activist Homer Plessy, and former city mayors.
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The tour begins across the street from the cemetery at the Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center, located at 501 Basin St. Meet your tour guide at the Cemetery Tour Desk. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Park First Parking Lot is located adjacent to Basin St. Station and St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and offers reasonable rates year-round. Please note that Basin St. Station Visitor Parking Lot is only reserved for temporary 20-minute visitor parking and cannot be used while you are on the tour.
The St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Tour typically lasts about 45 minutes. However, depending on the weather and other unforeseen events, the tour could finish later.
The tour welcomes all ages—additionally, infants ages two (2) and under join free.
No, sorry. Only ADA-defined service animals are allowed on the tour.
Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible and both wheelchairs and scooters are permitted. The pathway is easy to maneuver but note that there are many uneven surfaces that may cause some difficulty for those with mobility issues and wheelchairs.
Wear light airy clothing in the hot summer months and jackets and hats in the colder winter months. Bring comfortable shoes for walking on many uneven surfaces in the historic site.
The tour operates rain or shine. If the weather forecast calls for rain, please come prepared. There will be no protection from rain inside the cemetery. Tours may be canceled and rescheduled only in the event of unsafe weather conditions.
The maximum group size is 20 people per tour.