Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans
NOLA GhostRiders
4.5
Kim_T
10 days ago
Roy was our tour guide and he was AWESOME!! Gave lots of very interesting information about the tour and had a great personality. He was very personable and professional with a great sense of humor!!
Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial procedures and storied past by venturing into actual graveyards after dark. Many have left this experience feeling haunted, or even captured photographs which can only be described as paranormal, so bring your camera!
Departure Point
- We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
- We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Masonic Temple Cemetery #2400 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119Founded in 1865 by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons, the Masonic Cemetery expresses a character distinct from the Catholic cemeteries that dominate the city. It is known for its many unusual, elaborate tombs, a reputation due in part to the cemetery’s communal nature: members of lodges pooled resources to purchase large group tombs. Occupying two oddly shaped city blocks, the cemetery is triangular in plan, with Conti Street bisecting it. The triangular footprint of the bordering streets overlaid with the cemetery’s angular internal walkways mimics the Masonic emblem of the square and compass. Cast-iron picket fences enclose its two distinct sections, while oak allées line its northern and western edges. Tombs are compactly arranged in rows parallel to Bienville Street, with a wide, paved promenade cutting through the center to provide access to smaller walkways between rows. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: City ParkNew Orleans, LouisianaCity Park is as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans. The 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. Each year, millions of visitors stroll under the same historic oaks and picturesque moss canopies that served as the backdrop for dances, concerts and even gentlemanly duels or “affaires d’honneur” for generations.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- *****While we want you to enjoy the benefits of BYOB, we also encourage you to drink responsibly. Please be respectful of others on the tour. If you are being disruptive, you will be asked to leave the tour. Thank you
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial procedures and storied past by venturing into actual graveyards after dark. Many have left this experience feeling haunted, or even captured photographs which can only be described as paranormal, so bring your camera!
Departure Point
- We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
- We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Masonic Temple Cemetery #2400 City Park Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70119Founded in 1865 by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons, the Masonic Cemetery expresses a character distinct from the Catholic cemeteries that dominate the city. It is known for its many unusual, elaborate tombs, a reputation due in part to the cemetery’s communal nature: members of lodges pooled resources to purchase large group tombs. Occupying two oddly shaped city blocks, the cemetery is triangular in plan, with Conti Street bisecting it. The triangular footprint of the bordering streets overlaid with the cemetery’s angular internal walkways mimics the Masonic emblem of the square and compass. Cast-iron picket fences enclose its two distinct sections, while oak allées line its northern and western edges. Tombs are compactly arranged in rows parallel to Bienville Street, with a wide, paved promenade cutting through the center to provide access to smaller walkways between rows. Duration: 30 minutesStop At: City ParkNew Orleans, LouisianaCity Park is as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans. The 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. Each year, millions of visitors stroll under the same historic oaks and picturesque moss canopies that served as the backdrop for dances, concerts and even gentlemanly duels or “affaires d’honneur” for generations.Duration: Not AvailableAdditional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart casual
- *****While we want you to enjoy the benefits of BYOB, we also encourage you to drink responsibly. Please be respectful of others on the tour. If you are being disruptive, you will be asked to leave the tour. Thank you
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
Need To Know Info
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Kim_T
Roy was our tour guide and he was AWESOME!! Gave lots of very interesting information about the tour and had a great personality. He was very personable and professional with a great sense of humor!!
Angel_R
The tour guide was amazing! We had fun and he very attentive to our group! Thank you to whatever his name was. We came from Tampa and we enjoyed every bit of it
Cynthia P
We met at a location that was difficult to get to due to construction all around. The driver started out with a little humor but faded as we went on. We visited a Masonic cemetery and there was little or nothing to see. The guide claimed to have exclusive rights to enter but there was another tour there as we arrived. The guide pointed out a few sort of notable graves including one about bugs being there since it was “fresh”. Yew. We wound up being self guided for the most part. Then left and went to a food/drink/bathroom break stop The highlight of the tour. We left and went across the city to an open working Cemetery that anyone had access to. This was another self guided “tour” (used loosely). After walking around and seeing a cat (another highlight) we left and returned to the starting point without going to the Katrina memorial as described. I’d like my money back but that won’t happen so I’ll hopefully be saving you some. Don’t do this one. As a side note. We ordered a cup of coffee with cream and was told it would be $3.85 when the guy brought the drink I gave him a twenty and he handed me back $12. I said it wasn’t right and he said yes the coffee is $7 and change. Then he explained it was a large and kept the change. GEZZ.
Christie_G
If you are looking for a ghost and cemetery tour where you hear about ghost stories and local history, this is NOT the tour you want. The tour started very disorganized, it started by having to returning to the pickup location to pick up people who arrived late. When we were finally on our way the driver didn’t share any information I steed he turned on loud hip hop music and the bus became a loud party bus. When we got to the Masonic Cemetery we realized it is a new cemetery. The driver did spend a few minutes telling us about cemetery facts and pointed out 2 specific graves until he told us all to look around on your own. We were there fir 10-15 minutes. The next place we stopped was a bar to use the bathroom and get drinks.. we spent more time at the bar than at the cemetery. Them we went to a big tree in the dark at a city park where the driver told a story and we left to drive back to the drop off location while listening to loud music and the dinging of the passengers. I would not recommend this unless you are looking for a BYOB party bus.
Anne_T
The driver Kendall left us at one of the stops. I had to calll the main number to NOLA Ghost Riders to track him down and get him to come back to get us.