Cemetery and Gris-Gris Tour

Highlights / General details

Walk through St. Louis Cemetery #1, the site of the classic movie “Easy Rider,” as your professional licensed guide recounts the background of the famous and infamous people who are buried there. Make a wish or cast a spell at the tomb of Marie Laveau - the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans - and discover how she was able to be in two places at once. Listen to the evolution of Voodoo - which is still practiced today - and learn how it became such a factor in the Crescent City. Learn about our unique above ground burial customs and the tombs of various “societies.” Find out what “Gris-Gris” means and discover the mysterious ingredients in your souvenir “Gris-Gris” bag.

Inclusion

Climate Controlled Transportation to and from Cemetery; souvenir “Gris-Gris” bag.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the departure location; Gratuity to drivers and/or guides.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily (Mar 1 - Nov 30); Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday (Dec 1 - Dec 31); Departs at 9:00am. Tours will not operate during Mardi Gras, Thanksgiving, Christmas.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours.

Location Departs from Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 (at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter).

Additional Information This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes! During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing; caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.

Location

Departs from Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130 (at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter).

Additional Information This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes! During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing; caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.

Policies Reservations are recommended 24 hours in advance. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation