Private New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour — French Quarter, City Park & St. Louis Cemetery
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves short walks and standing during stops.
Overview
A private 2.5-hour coach tour that moves through the French Quarter, Garden and Warehouse Districts with two stops: St. Louis Cemetery and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden. Licensed local guides, hotel pickup, and small group sizes make this an efficient way to see New Orleans’ architecture, history, and culture.
Private New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour — French Quarter, City Park & St. Louis Cemetery
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You step aboard a comfortable coach beneath a lacework of live oaks and iron balconies, the hum of the city folding around you. In 150 minutes the guide unspools New Orleans: French Quarter corners still smelling of chicory coffee, the stately sweep of St. Charles mansions, the bright, unruly art tucked into Marigny streets, and a quiet island of sculptures and beignets in City Park. Two stops mean time to get out, stretch and let the city press its stories against you.
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Adventure Tips
Bring comfortable walking shoes
Cobblestones and uneven cemetery paths require stable footwear for short walking stops.
Carry a refillable water bottle
New Orleans humidity can spike quickly — stay hydrated during the 2.5-hour outing.
Respect cemetery rules
Do not climb on tombs, remove items, or behave loudly; follow the guide’s directions at all times.
Plan for weather
Tours run rain or shine—bring a lightweight rain jacket in wet seasons and sun protection in summer.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Great blue heron and egrets in City Park lagoons
- Nocturnal raccoons often seen near parks at dusk
History
New Orleans’ above-ground tombs arose from a high water table and multicultural burial customs; the city’s neighborhoods reflect French, Spanish, African and American influences.
Conservation
Cemeteries and City Park are fragile cultural landscapes—stay on paths, avoid touching art or tomb surfaces, and carry out trash to protect these sites.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports stable footing on cobblestones and cemetery pathways.
Refillable water bottle
Keeps you hydrated in humid conditions between stops.
summer specific
Light rain jacket
Protects against sudden showers—tours operate rain or shine.
spring specific
Sun protection (hat/sunscreen)
Useful for exposed walking stretches and park time.
summer specific