Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

Outty Ranking 78 5.0 · 102 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $35

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78/100

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Is Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries worth booking?

Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 78 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 5/5 rating across 102 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
78 / 100
Rating
5/5 (102)
Duration
2 hours
From
$35 per person

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. No city honors life – an

What you get

    About this experience

    As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. No city honors life – and death – like New Orleans, and few cemeteries in the world are as captivating as Metairie Cemetery. As the official tour provider for Metairie Cemetery, we are excited to share it with you. This historic space is famed for its grand monuments, temples, and structures, which are the final resting places of more than 100,000 people across 127 acres. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, you’ll learn the stories of New Orleans’ most influential citizens, including nine Louisiana governors, seven New Orleans mayors, more than 80 kings and queens of Carnival, musicians Louis Prima and Al Hirt, and writer Anne Rice. As Metairie’s Cemetery’s official tour provider, join us and our expert licensed tour guide on a walk through history.

    What's included

    Included

    • 2 hour guided cemetery tour

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Lake Lawn Metairie

      As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. No city honors life – and death – like New Orleans, and few cemeteries in the world are as captivating as Metairie Cemetery. As the official tour provider for Metairie Cemetery, we are excited to share it with you. This historic space is famed for its grand monuments, temples, and structures, which are the final resting places of more than 100,000 people across 127 acres. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, you’ll learn the stories of New Orleans’ most influential citizens, including nine Louisiana governors, seven New Orleans mayors, more than 80 kings and queens of Carnival, musicians Louis Prima and Al Hirt, and writer Anne Rice. As Metairie’s Cemetery’s official tour provider, join us and our expert licensed tour guide on a walk through history.

      90 minutes here · Admission included

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    Meet at the Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the funeral home.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Meet at the Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the funeral home.

    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
    Save Our Cemeteries

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries in New Orleans, photo 2Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries in New Orleans, photo 3The Brunswig Pyramid is located in Millionaire Circle, this mausoleum is the permanent home of Lucien Napoleon Brunswig who was the head of a local wholesale drug company.Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries in New Orleans, photo 5Chapman Hyams Tomb. This mausoleum - a Greek temple - is home to the weeping angel - copied from the original weeping angel in Italy.Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries in New Orleans, photo 7

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 101 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    3 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    The guide

    2 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    101 verified traveler reviews for Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    ericbD4610IU · August 2026

    Wonderful daytime stroll through Metairie Cemetery

    The tour was excellent and Tracy provided a fantastic tour experience filled with interesting architectural information combined with local history and flair showing the deep connections of the people to the city over time. We enjoyed the tour immensely and recommend it highly.

    via Tripadvisor

    LoveTravel24223 · August 2026

    Learned something new

    I truly enjoyed our cemetery tour with Glenn. He knows his stuff! Metairie Cemetery is very different from other New Orleans cemeteries as it has beautiful oak trees, larger grounds and stunning contemporary above ground tombs. We drove around for a bit after our walk as I wanted to spend more time as my grandparents and great grandparents are buried there.

    via Tripadvisor

    betsyrnola · August 2026

    A New Orleans landmark-don’t miss out on this tour!

    Glenn provided a very informative and entertaining tour of Metairie Cemetery. It was fascinating to learn the about the history of the property and the lives of the ‘residents’ laid to rest there. Glenn has a passion and knowledge for this amazing place. Note that there is plenty of shade, so even on a hot August day, it was comfortable. I highly recommend.

    via Tripadvisor

    T1JZsarahd · July 2026

    Amazing tour with looks of facts and humor

    The experience with Tracey was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and funny. We enjoyed that she encouraged questions and also quizzed us on the different style of burials we saw. Threw her we also learned more about the history of new orleans. Highly recommend!

    via Tripadvisor

    U4471OBlillys · July 2026

    metairie cemetary tour with glenn - amazing

    I did the metairie cemetery tour with glenn. i was the only one on the tour and glenn was super knowledgeable and kind. he was ready to answer any questions imaginable and had no problem curating the tour based on energy levels as it was extremely hot/humid. i got to peek inside a mausoleum and hear about how the cemetery used to be a horse racing track. Glenn was super communicative as well. The fee goes towards preserving the cemeteries and i’m glad i was able to see it knowing some of the others were closed/owned by tour companies. highly recommend this especially if you’re interested in history as well!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    36
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 78

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)96
    Review evidence (18% weight)54
    Booking momentum (14% weight)48
    Value for money (12% weight)79
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)82
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries cost?

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    Prices start at $35 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 Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries take?

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    Plan for about 2 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 Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 78 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 102 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 Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries?

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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 Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries?

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    Around 36 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 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries 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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