Meet your guide outside a local cafe located 1 block from the cemetery. There youll be able to wait in comfort and obtain a pre-tour snack. Food and beverage arent allowed in cemetery, so please allow enough time to finish. Your guide will provide some general area history as you make your way to the gates of the cemetery. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the oldest extant cemetery in the city, is a sacred space as well as a popular site for visitors. While photographs are allowed, no videotaping is permitted. Catholicism is an integral part of the conversation. Several faiths reveal themselves as an element of the cemeterys history. Multiple cultures are celebrated and remembered as we linger. Wall vaults, family tombs, society tombs, building materials, and funeral dirges are discussed. This tour is designed to provide an experience for those seeking a small group experience of St. Louis No. 1 with a warm, professional guide. How the dead are treated says a lot about who we are as a people, making this an interesting exploration of New Orleans culture.Additional InformationConfirmation will be received at time of bookingA moderate amount of walking is involvedOperates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriatelyInclusionsEntrance feesProfessional guideSmall-group tourWalking tourExclusionsDrinksGratuities (optional)Departure PointBackatown (outside)Departure TimePlease meet guide 15 minutes in advance of tour time as tour will depart on time.Duration60 minutesVoucher InfoYou 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 Two Chicks Walking Tours 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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