New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour

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JimJ147
10 days ago
Sally is beyond amazing. She has researched the stories behind the person through interviews with family members, cemetery and funeral directors as well as the archival searches. Only sign up for this tour if you want to hear the true story what is best known. Don’t sign up if you want to hear unsubstantiated lore or exaggerated stories. I would retake this tour in a heartbeat. And I will buy her books. 12 out of 10 stars.

Local award-winning author and historian Sally Asher will take you on a tour of a famous New Orleans cemetery that she wrote about her in book "Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans." On this walking tour, you'll learn about burial practices, types of tombs, and visit the graves of some of the city's notable (and notorious) citizens including the hunchbacked photographer who secretly photographed prostitutes, the woman behind the quirky castle, the famed architect whose ship went down with over a 100 prostitutes and circus performers, and legendary chefs who collectively advanced the Civil Rights movement, restored horse racing in the city, and (for better or worse) introduced the turducken to the U.S. The tour takes an 1:15 and is under a mile. Sally is passionate about revealing New Orleans' unusual, outrageous, and untold stories, believing history isn’t about merely listing dates and facts, but the gentle collision of truth and narrative – scandals and all!

Departure Point

  • Meet at the front gates of St. Louis Cemetery #3 at 3421 Esplanade Avenue.
Return Details
  • Meet at the front gates of St. Louis Cemetery #3 at 3421 Esplanade Avenue.
Duration1 hour and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Human tour guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: St. Louis Cemetery No. 33421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LouisianaLocal author and historian Sally Asher will take you on a journey of a famous New Orleans cemetery. It’s been written that St. Louis Cemetery #3 has so many angels that one can “almost hear the beat of their wings.” You'll visit the graves and learn about some of the city's notable (and notorious) citizens including the first businesswoman to have a public statute erected in her honor, the hunchbacked photographer who secretly photographed prostitutes, the woman behind the quirky castle, the famed architect whose ship went down in a hurricane with over a hundred prostitutes and circus performers, and some legendary chefs who collectively advanced the Civil Rights movement, restored horse racing in New Orleans, and (for better or worse) introduced the turducken to the U.S.. This tour takes approximately an hour and a half and covers roughly a half mile. The tour meets in front of the cemetery on 3421 Esplanade Ave at the gate farthest to the right underneath the trees.Duration: 1 hour

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Insider tips for local food, music, and culture.
  • Expert guide
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
Voucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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JimJ147
Sally is beyond amazing. She has researched the stories behind the person through interviews with family members, cemetery and funeral directors as well as the archival searches. Only sign up for this tour if you want to hear the true story what is best known. Don’t sign up if you want to hear unsubstantiated lore or exaggerated stories. I would retake this tour in a heartbeat. And I will buy her books. 12 out of 10 stars.
Donna D
I really enjoyed this tour and meeting Sally. Would recommend this tour with her any day. Learned lots of interesting info! Thanks for a memorable experience.
sandranD4895IW
I loved the cemetery tour! Sally was incredibly passionate about the history of New Orleans, especially when it came to the cemeteries. She shared so many details and helpful visual information that really brought everything to life. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting.
ayanniac
The tour guide was very knowledgeable about what she was talking about. Had amazing and interesting stories. Saw a lot of amazing tombs.
frederickd607
Sally was very informative and engaging. She provided a wealth of information regarding NOLA cemeteries. Highly recommended.

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