
St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries
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Is St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries worth booking?
St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries is a 1.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $13 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 15 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (15)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $13 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. Now is your chance to to
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. Now is your chance to tour one of the least visited but most popular cemeteries in New Orleans. St. Roch Cemetery, founded in 1874, was established by the Rev. Peter Leonard Thevis. According to legend, during the deadly outbreak of yellow fever in 1868, Rev. Thevis prayed to St. Roch, the Patron Saint of Good Health, and vowed to build a chapel to the Saint if his congregation was spared. When no one died, a shrine and a chapel were built. The locals continued to revere St. Roch for graces of welfare and remission. For decades, believers left their polio braces, glass eyes, dental plates, and other parts of their prosthetic selves when their health recovered. These are on view in the chapel which is ONLY open on the first Friday of each month from 11:00 am to noon.
What's included
Included
- All Fees Included
- 1.5 Hour Cemetery Tour
Not included
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
St. Roch Cemetery, founded in 1874, was established by the Rev. Peter Leonard Thevis. According to legend, during the deadly outbreak of yellow fever in 1868, Rev. Thevis prayed to St. Roch, the Patron Saint of Good Health, and vowed to build a chapel to the Saint if his congregation was spared. When no one died, a shrine and a chapel were built. St. Roch Cemetery is unique in that it has the Stations of the Cross depicted with statuary carved in Italy by the workshop of Italian sculptor Enrico Arrighini. An annual procession of the 14 stations is still celebrated every year on Good Friday.
90 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
The guide will meet you at the front gate on St. Roch Ave.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The guide will meet you at the front gate on St. Roch Ave.
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
- Fri
- 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 15 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
8 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
15 verified traveler reviews for St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
For a local, off the beaten path
As a local, I enjoyed the opportunity that, for me, was a lesser-known cemetery. It was great to be present there and learn the history and current-day usage.
via Tripadvisor
Unique and deep full meaning
A very unique experience to be able to understand the history and stories of our family cemetery. A special thinks to these organization that is gone and beyond the duty to help not preserve our cemeteries, but tell about them.
via Tripadvisor
Wondering time.
What a wonderful experience! Our tour guide Dana was full of knowledge, we had a lovely time walking around and learning about different tombs. It was especially exciting to go into the chapel and learn about Saint Roch and all the people who still leave offering to this day!
via Tripadvisor
Demystifying St. Roch Cemetary
Dana was a pleasant and thorough guide. Her tour showed us many facets of information, ranging from architectural to historical and highlighting the influences and reasons for each point discussed. She was great about answering questions and had a deep knowledge and history with the subject. The mood was light but respectful which was nice given the subject of the tour.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful, Respectful, and Thoughtful Experience at St.Roch
Previous to this tour, I wouldn’t consider myself an avid Cemetery Tour Gal. However, my tour guide Dana completely won me over today! She is clearly well educated in St. Roch Cemetery history, and her bubbly personality is infectious! The tour was around fifteen people, which I thought was a good, manageable size. I went on the 10 am tour and it was the perfect time and weather; There wasn’t a cloud in the sky! We took a tour of the outer tombs first, and then went into the St. Roch chapel. The whole tour was fascinating and in depth, while also being mindful and respectful to the passed loved ones’ burials. I would recommend this tour. No negatives. Perfect length, great guide, loved my group, and would definitely go to another Save our Cemeteries Tour.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Fri
- Price range
- $13 to $25
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 5
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 68
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St. Roch 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 St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries cost?
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Prices start at $13 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 St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries take?
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Plan for about 1.5 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 St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 15 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 St. Roch 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 St. Roch 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 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries?
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Around 5 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 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does St. Roch 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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