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As 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.
Begin by touring St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. This beautiful cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike.
St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chef and civil rights leader Leah Chase.
Then cross Esplanade Ave. with your guide and continue your journey by touring one of the few West Indies-style houses remaining in Louisiana. Built in 1799 by Spanish merchant and ship owner Bartholome Bosque during the Spanish Colonial Period, the Pitot House has witnessed centuries of cultural history.
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Meeting and pickup
St. Louis No. 3 Cemetery is located at 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA. Tours will meet at the far gate. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of the tour start time so that we can begin on time. Look for the PRC guide with a Save Our Cemetery badge.
Itinerary
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Pitot (Pee-toe) House: Take a tour of a 19th century West Indies-style home. Built in 1799 by Spanish merchant and ship owner, Bartholome Bosque, during the Spanish Colonial Period, The Pitot House has witnessed centuries of cultural history. Eleven families occupied the house; Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart used the home for a convent, and preservationists have cherished the building for its architectural beauty and historical significance. If you'd like to learn more about Pitot House, click here
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Saint Louis No. 3: . This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John known for its statues and creative tombs. You'll hear the real stories of some of the most notable and influential citizens of New Orleans. Among them are notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chefs Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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