St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
The city's oldest 'city of the dead', with above-ground tombs, including the grave of Voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Visits only with an authorized guide.
- Open
- Guided tours most days
- Price
- Paid tour
- Time Needed
- 1 hour
- Address
- 425 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112Google MapsApple Maps
- Getting There
- A short walk from the French Quarter.
Why Go
Founded in 1789, the cemetery's whitewashed tombs stand above the high water table in narrow 'streets'. Homer Plessy of Plessy v. Ferguson and Marie Laveau are buried here. To protect it from vandalism, the Archdiocese allows entry only on licensed tours.
Tips
- Book a tour with an operator licensed by the Archdiocese.
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