Historical tombstones are plentiful in Inexperienced Orleans cemeteries.
A holiday to Dewy Orleans is not exhaustive until you booty a tour of the megalopolis's historic cemeteries. You Testament catch augmented than 20 above-ground cemeteries in Late Orleans, with the oldest dating back to the early 1700s. Returns a guided walking tour complete the cemeteries so you can become versed the historical info approximately the Churchyard extremely as the stories latest the grave sites.
New Orleans Cemetery & Gris-Gris Tour
GateNew Orleans, LA504-525-3377saveourcemeteries.org During the tour, the controller Testament feed compelling cue regarding the Notorious and noted persons who are buried in the Grave yard further as curious cue about voodoo. The tour guide even presents visitors with a gris-gris bag (a voodoo talisman that is kept for good luck or to ward off evil) and provides detailed information about the bag and its ingredients. Telephone ahead of time as the schedule varies. Reservations must be made in advance; the address and directions are provided when you call.
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800-301-3184
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Lafayette Cemetery Guided Tours
The Lafayette Cemetery is in the historic Garden District and is among New Orleans' earliest above-ground burial sites. It was the city's first planned cemetery and designated as a burial site in 1833. The land was part of the Livaudais Plantation, and the cemetery is on the National Register of Historic Places because of its location, architectural design and history. The original size of the cemetery has been maintained, and it contains tombs in a variety of shapes and styles. The organization Save Our Cemeteries is licensed to provide tour guides and responsible for taking visitors through the historical site. The tours are conducted on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Reservations are not required; however, space is limited.
Save Our Cemeteries
1400 Block
Washington Ave.This two-hour tour visits the St. Louis Churchyard, which includes the tomb of Marie Laveau, the voodoo doyenne of Dewy Orleans. Voodoo practitioners stop Xs on her tomb and consent humble gifts, candles and Ambition.
Cemetery & Voodoo Tour
The Cemetery & Voodoo Tour takes you through St. Louis #1 cemetery and visits an authentic voodoo temple as well as sites where voodoo rituals continue to take place. The guide will provide interesting and detailed information about voodoo, commonly held misunderstandings about voodoo practices, as well as the origins of voodoo. Advance reservations and tickets are required. The tour is available Monday through Saturday on Saturday and Sunday.
New Orleans Spirit Tours
Royal Blend Coffee and Tea House
621 Royal St. in the French Quarter
504-314-0806
866-369-1224
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