St Louis Cemetery #1 Walk-Around Tour (DOES NOT ENTER)
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This is a 90 minute walking tour around both Saint Louis Cemetery #1. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Saint Louis Cemeteries are closed to tour groups and non-family members. We at Storyville Tour Company realize that this is not what most people are looking for. We Understand and would rather be doing a tour inside of it as well. However, we believe that we have put together a good tour, that while not ideal works for some. Please consider supporting us by taking our tours during this difficult time.
Subjects include
*Voodoo
* Code Noir
* Yellow Fever
*Tomb Styles
*Storyville Red Light District
ONLY 16 GUESTS PER TOUR GROUP!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church, 411 N Rampart St at Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3501
Originally built in 1826 as a Mortuary Chapel and is the second oldest Church in New Orleans. Here you will learn about the diseases and fears that arose from those illnesses.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Treme, Treme, New Orleans, Louisiana
The upper Treme' neighborhood once comprised the former red light district known as, Storyville. It is also the neighborhood where St. Louis Cemetery #1 is located. Your guide will discuss the Code Noir, Free People of Color and Jazz Music.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 425 Basin St 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-3535
Your guide will lead you to the three cemetery gates. Here, you will learn about our unique burial practices, the types of tombs and their uses. You will also hear about the famous denizens that lie at rest here.
*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we cannot enter the cemetery*
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Basin St. Station, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3552
At the final stop of the tour, you will hear about Congo Square, the Treme' Market and voodoo. Basin Street Visitor Center located at 501 Basin street is where the tour will end.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- *** Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the cemetery is CLOSED to tour groups and non-family. The tour DOES NOT enter the cemetery. ***
- We recommend the use of selfie-sticks for taking pictures over the higher walls or through the gates. NO DRONES
- We recommend the wearing of comfortable shoes, wearing of hats and the use of umbrellas for rain and shade.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- FACE MASKS OR COVERING AS IS REQUIRED FOR GUESTS ON TOURS PER THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
- $5 to $20 Parking at Basin Street Station. Prices do fluctuate according to season & local events
- *** Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the tour DOES NOT ENTER the cemetery ***
Departure Point
940 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Departure Time
11:00 AM
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Return Details
Basin St. Station, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Storyville Tour Company, LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
This is a 90 minute walking tour around both Saint Louis Cemetery #1. Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the Saint Louis Cemeteries are closed to tour groups and non-family members. We at Storyville Tour Company realize that this is not what most people are looking for. We Understand and would rather be doing a tour inside of it as well. However, we believe that we have put together a good tour, that while not ideal works for some. Please consider supporting us by taking our tours during this difficult time.
Subjects include
*Voodoo
* Code Noir
* Yellow Fever
*Tomb Styles
*Storyville Red Light District
ONLY 16 GUESTS PER TOUR GROUP!
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Our Lady Of Guadalupe Church, 411 N Rampart St at Conti St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3501
Originally built in 1826 as a Mortuary Chapel and is the second oldest Church in New Orleans. Here you will learn about the diseases and fears that arose from those illnesses.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Treme, Treme, New Orleans, Louisiana
The upper Treme' neighborhood once comprised the former red light district known as, Storyville. It is also the neighborhood where St. Louis Cemetery #1 is located. Your guide will discuss the Code Noir, Free People of Color and Jazz Music.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 425 Basin St 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-3535
Your guide will lead you to the three cemetery gates. Here, you will learn about our unique burial practices, the types of tombs and their uses. You will also hear about the famous denizens that lie at rest here.
*Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we cannot enter the cemetery*
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Basin St. Station, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3552
At the final stop of the tour, you will hear about Congo Square, the Treme' Market and voodoo. Basin Street Visitor Center located at 501 Basin street is where the tour will end.
Duration: 10 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- *** Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the cemetery is CLOSED to tour groups and non-family. The tour DOES NOT enter the cemetery. ***
- We recommend the use of selfie-sticks for taking pictures over the higher walls or through the gates. NO DRONES
- We recommend the wearing of comfortable shoes, wearing of hats and the use of umbrellas for rain and shade.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Professional and knowledgeable guide
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- FACE MASKS OR COVERING AS IS REQUIRED FOR GUESTS ON TOURS PER THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
- $5 to $20 Parking at Basin Street Station. Prices do fluctuate according to season & local events
- *** Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the tour DOES NOT ENTER the cemetery ***
Departure Point
940 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Departure Time
11:00 AM
Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Return Details
Basin St. Station, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Voucher Info
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Storyville Tour Company, LLC in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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