Walk among the beautifully detailed iron trellises, exquisite gardens, and colorful palettes of both painted houses and businesses with a local guide in an friendly small group setting for a 2-hour tour of New Orleans to view the Architectural style changes of the eras of its occupants through time and dig up the details about the ancient, mysterious Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
Attraction Site Details
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Locals call this area, the City of the Dead and tour guides explain an abundance of facts and stories about why. In addition, they’ll share the names of famous people already buried here and those that plan to be in the future; such as, Nicholas Cage. This is also the location scene setting for several movies and books (Anne
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• Admire and embrace the similarities and differences between the Greek Revival, Italianate, Gothic, Georgian, Swiss Chalet and Queen Anne. Notice which stately residence lean towards the simple moldings and columns to the tall massive arched columns and elongated windows; see pitched roofs and square towers.
• Please use consideration and understand the residences are private and not open to the public on the walking tour (no knocking on doors, permitted).
Time and Location
Please plan ahead for the tour and arrive 15 minutes early, if taking the historic St. Charles Streetcar, allow extra time, it fills up quickly with several stops along the route.
• Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 - conveniently located only one block from the St. Charles Streetcar stop1416-1498 Washington Ave, New Orleans,
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