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Explore the intricate tapestry of New Orleans' history and folklore on the Ash & Oak tour. Starting at a historic cemetery, this journey delves into burial traditions, African spiritual beliefs, and Louisiana folklore along the enchanting Bayou St. John and within the shadows of City Park. As night falls, uncover the stories that intertwine survival with the city’s oldest live oaks, revealing the essence of what survives us. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those captivated by spiritual journeys.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please meet us at the gate of St Louis #3 cemetery
Itinerary
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1St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Begin as daylight fades at the edge of a historic New Orleans cemetery, where stone, memory and generations of the city's dead introduce the night's journey.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Bayou St. John
Leave the cemetery behind and follow a route that existed long before New Orleans appeared on a map.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Cross into a place where history, spirituality and living tradition meet. What happened along these waters is a story best told after dark.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Pitot House
Continue beside the water as Louisiana folklore begins to blur the boundary between history, legend and the unexplained.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5City Park
Enter one of New Orleans' great landscapes and discover a history hidden beneath what appears today to be peaceful parkland.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Finish beneath ancient live oaks that have survived centuries of storms, floods and human history, where the meaning behind the name Ash & Oak is finally revealed.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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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