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Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery stands as a testament to New Orleans' rich history, showcasing grand funerary architecture amidst the serene embrace of live oaks. This remarkable site, recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Cemeteries,” invites you to delve into the stories of its illustrious residents.
- 🏛️ Guided Cemetery Tour: Enjoy a captivating 2-hour journey led by an expert licensed tour guide, revealing the tales of over 100,000 individuals interred within this historic site.
- 🌳 Walk through 65 beautifully landscaped acres, making it an easy and accessible experience for everyone, including those using wheelchairs.
- 🪦 Discover the final resting places of notable figures such as vampire novelist Anne Rice and former Saints owner Tom Benson, among many others.
- 🎭 Learn about the lives of nine Louisiana governors and seven New Orleans mayors, whose legacies are intertwined with the city's vibrant history.
- 📜 Explore grand monuments and stunning architectural styles, including Greek temples and Gothic tombs that reflect the artistry of the era.
- 🌍 As part of the Preservation Resource Center, your tour supports the restoration and advocacy efforts for New Orleans' historic cemeteries.
- 👶 Infants and small children can comfortably join in prams or strollers, ensuring a family-friendly outing.
- 🐕 Service animals are welcome, allowing everyone to partake in this enriching experience.
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Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- 2 hour guided cemetery tour
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Meet at the Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the funeral home.
Return details
Meet at the Law Enforcement Memorial in front of the funeral home.
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Lake Lawn MetairieAs a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. No city honors life – and death – like New Orleans, and few cemeteries in the world are as captivating as Metairie Cemetery. As the official tour provider for Metairie Cemetery, we are excited to share it with you. This historic space is famed for its grand monuments, temples, and structures, which are the final resting places of more than 100,000 people across 127 acres. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, you’ll learn the stories of New Orleans’ most influential citizens, including nine Louisiana governors, seven New Orleans mayors, more than 80 kings and queens of Carnival, musicians Louis Prima and Al Hirt, and writer Anne Rice. As Metairie’s Cemetery’s official tour provider, join us and our expert licensed tour guide on a walk through history.
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Historic Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries
New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
$35
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!