Tour Code: 045-672Cemetery and Gris-Gris Walking Tour
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Phone Support: 617-354-2101 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 24hrs, EST(excluding holidays) |
Our Price: from $26 (per person, based on double occupancy)
Available: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Depart from: New Orleans, LA
Highlights: Includes roundtrip transportation to cemetery and the tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans!
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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." Also find out what "Gris-Gris" means and discover the mysterious ingredients in your souvenir "Gris-Gris" bag.
This cemetery, included in the movie "Easy Rider", is home to the remains of Paul Morphy, world champion chess player, and Homer Plessy, of the landmark legal case Plessy vs. Ferguson. |
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.
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- 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.