
After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
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Is After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 worth booking?
After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is a 0.8-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $41 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 314 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (314)
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- From
- $41 per person
A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the New Orleans' oldest extant cemetery. Follow your expert guide through
What you get
About this experience
A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the New Orleans' oldest extant cemetery. Follow your expert guide through the shadows of the past as you encounter the final resting places of famed residents like Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and civil rights legend Homer Plessy. Walk among the elegant Greek Revival architecture and marvel at the stately society tombs of New Orleans’ crème de la crème. This is not a ghost tour. It’s a reverent walk through history, culture, and tradition, where every tomb tells a story of New Orleans' past. Ideal for curious minds, history lovers, and anyone seeking a memorable New Orleans experience in a whole new light - under a canopy of stars and lanterns. Our 45-minute walking tours depart every Saturday (some Fridays) from the historic Basin St. Station Visitor Center (501 Basin Street) from 7:45pm, 8:00pm, 8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Food and drinks
- The listed price does not include parking. Independent Parking Lot located next door provides affordable parking for cars.
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Step beyond the gates of New Orleans’ most famous resting place - after the sun goes down. On this exclusive After Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Tour, travelers are guided through the hauntingly beautiful labyrinth of above-ground tombs, legendary family vaults, and winding passageways under the glow of lantern light. Your expert guide will bring to life the stories of those interred here, from the city’s early Creole families to famous figures like Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Along the way, guests will uncover the history, traditions, and mysteries that make this “City of the Dead” one of the most fascinating places in the world.
40 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Enter the Lobby of Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to check-in for your Tour! Our Ticket Agent is in the rear of the building, toward the corner of Basin & St. Louis. Public Parking is available in an adjacent Parking Lot for a fee. Please follow directions on the machines in the lot.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Enter the Lobby of Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to check-in for your Tour! Our Ticket Agent is in the rear of the building, toward the corner of Basin & St. Louis. Public Parking is available in an adjacent Parking Lot for a fee. Please follow directions on the machines in the lot.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Basin St. Station
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children Ages 3 - 12 require a Child's Ticket. Children under 3 Free.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 309 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
309 verified traveler reviews for After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
An interesting night
An amazing experience with an amazing guide. Mama Nita is the best!
via Tripadvisor
Well worth the visit to learn about Nola history.
Our guide was Alex. Informative, made sure we were comfortable, had the best , but appropriate sense of humor. Kept it interesting and engaged the tour participants. Thank you Alex!!
Response from the operator: Hi Jennifer, thank you for the great review! We’re so glad Alex made the tour informative, comfortable, and fun. A good sense of humor can make history that much more enjoyable, and it’s wonderful to hear how well he kept everyone interested and engaged. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with Alex!
via Tripadvisor
Sunset cemetery tour
Mama Nita was an incredible guide. She was very knowledgeable, educating us and taking us round the cemetery in an informative and entertaining way. 10/10 would recommend
Response from the operator: Hi Megan, thank you for the 5-star recommendation! We’re so glad Mama Nita made your cemetery tour both informative and entertaining. Her knowledge and personality make for a memorable experience, and we’ll be sure to share your kind words with her.
via Tripadvisor
Beyond Expectations
Absolutely hands down the best guide. My husband & i came 4 years ago, but Mama Nita was beyond expectations. She was fun, interesting, interactive, knowledgeable, sincere, and so genuine. We loved the Saturday night experience the heat was less, would recommend this over the middle of the day.
Response from the operator: Hi Cristi, thank you for coming back and for sharing such kind words about Mama Nita! We’re thrilled she made your Saturday night tour so memorable with her knowledge, personality, and genuine connection with the group. Evening tours are definitely a great choice for enjoying the cemetery with a little relief from the New Orleans heat. We’ll be sure Mama Nita sees your wonderful feedback!
via Tripadvisor
History Tour
I did the night tour and it was hot. Cannot imagine what the day tour would be. Our guide was Mama Nita, loved her energy, and how she told the real history of the people and cemetery.
Response from the operator: Hi Aleksandra, we’re thrilled you enjoyed the night tour and Mama Nita’s storytelling! It’s wonderful to hear that her energy made the experience memorable. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for another adventure in the future!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 0.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $41 to $60
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 110
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 cost?
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Prices start at $41 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 take?
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Plan for about 0.8 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 314 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 0.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1?
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Around 110 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 0.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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