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St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide
New Orleans,
United States
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Overview
Duration
1h
Languages
English, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions. Founded in 1852 to combat a devastating yellow fever epidemic, this historic cemetery is built on the site of a former leprosy colony. It features an eclectic array of above-ground tombs. As you wander this “city of the dead,” you'll discover fascinating architecture, hear stories about notable figures like photographer E.J. Bellocq, and learn why New Orleans cemeteries are famed worldwide. This audio guide offers an insightful glimpse into the city's rich cultural tapestry and distinctive approach to memorializing the past.
What to remember
Important info
Service animals allowed. Suitable for all physical fitness levels. The total tour duration is the walking time as you pass by attractions. It does not include optional time spent at any of the listed attractions. This route is not wheelchair accessible, but it is a very easy walk suitable for the ages listed. The accessibility selections are accurate.
What's included
Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it. The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere. Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata. Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour. Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
What's not included
Smartphone and headphones
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
VoiceMap Audio Tours
Meeting Point
The tour begins outside St Louis Cemetery #3, 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119. We start specifically at the pedestrian-only entrance, which, if you're facing the cemetery, is to your right.