Includes roundtrip
transportation to cemetery
and the tomb of Marie Laveau,
the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans!
Walk through St. Louis Cemetery
#1, the site of the classic movie
"Easy Rider," as your professional
licensed guide recounts the
background of the famous and
infamous people who are buried there.
Make a wish or cast a spell at the tomb of Marie Laveau - the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans - and discover how she was able to be in two places at once.
Listen to the evolution of Voodoo - which is still practiced today - and learn how it became such a factor in the Crescent City.
Learn about our unique above ground burial customs and the tombs of various "societies."
Find out what "Gris-Gris" means and discover the mysterious ingredients in your souvenir "Gris-Gris" bag.
Includes climate controlled transportation to and from cemetery and guided tour.
Note: This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes! During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing; caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.
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Cemetery & Gris-Gris
Duration
2 hours
Departure Time
Jun 1 - Sep 30, 2008 9am Mo, We, Fr & Sa
Oct 1 - Nov 26, 2008 9am Daily
Nov 28 - Dec 31, 2008 9am Mo, We, Fr & Sa
Departs From
Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office (Toulouse St. @ the Mississippi River in the French Quarter)
Cost
Adult: $23.00
Child: $13.00
Group: $18.75
Group rates apply to a minimum of 10 adults on our regularly scheduled tours. Private tours may be arranged at other departure times.
Reservations are recommended 24 hours in advance.
Above schedule valid through December 31, 2008. For schedule after this date, please call 504-569-1401 or 800-535-7786.
Recommended by the New Orleans
Metropolitan Convention and Visitors Bureau
