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Walk two miles through Metairie Cemetery’s extraordinary funerary art, from sphinx-guarded pyramids to weeping angels. This guided tour blends local scandal, architectural detail, and practical tips for an insightful two-hour outing.
Walk two miles through Metairie Cemetery’s extraordinary funerary art, from sphinx-guarded pyramids to weeping angels. This guided tour blends local scandal, architectural detail, and practical tips for an insightful two-hour outing.
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Operated by Red Sash Tours · New Orleans, Louisiana
Morning light filters through a grove of live oaks and Spanish moss as you step through one of Metairie Cemetery’s iron gates. The path threads past marble pyramids, a sphinx that seems to watch the road, and mausoleums carved like miniature temples — each stone a headline, rumor, or private grief made permanent.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels — requires the ability to walk two miles at a steady, unhurried pace.
The tour runs about two hours and covers roughly two miles of paved cemetery lanes.
Many paths are paved and stroller-friendly; however, some areas have steps or uneven surfaces — contact the operator for specific accessibility needs.
Service animals are permitted; other pets are not recommended out of respect for the site and other visitors.
Tours may be cancelled in severe weather; light rain typically proceeds, but check cancellation policy for refunds if the operator cancels.
Built on the footprint of a 19th-century racetrack, Metairie Cemetery evolved into a gallery of funerary architecture reflecting New Orleans’ economic booms and social contradictions.
The cemetery is both a historic site and active memorial ground; visitors are asked to stay on paths, avoid touching fragile stone, and respect ongoing preservation efforts.
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