St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide

Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions. Founded in 1852 to combat a devastating yellow fever epidemic, this historic cemetery is built on the site of a former leprosy colony. It features an eclectic array of above-ground tombs. As you wander this “city of the dead,” you'll discover fascinating architecture, hear stories about notable figures like photographer E.J. Bellocq, and learn why New Orleans cemeteries are famed worldwide. This audio guide offers an insightful glimpse into the city's rich cultural tapestry and distinctive approach to memorializing the past.

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Location: New Orleans

What's Included

Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Community Discussion

Q&A

Q: Are there any age restrictions for this cemetery tour?

A: There are no strict age restrictions for the St. Louis Cemetery #3 audio tour. It’s pretty much suitable for anyone, but I'd say it’s best for ages 12 and up since the themes can be a bit heavy. Just keep in mind that younger kids might not appreciate the burial traditions as much. It's a self-guided tour, so you can go at your own pace.

Q: How flexible is the timing for this tour? Can you reschedule easily?

A: The tour offers unlimited, lifetime access, so there’s no need to worry about rescheduling. You can listen to the audio guide whenever you want, whether it’s before, on, or after the booking date. This makes it super flexible and a great gift option since the recipient can take their time.

Q: What should I wear when visiting the cemetery? Is it a lot of walking?

A: You’ll definitely want to wear comfy shoes since you’ll be walking on uneven ground and exploring the cemetery at your own pace. Lightweight, breathable clothing is a good choice, especially since New Orleans can get pretty hot. Also, bring a hat and sunscreen, since a lot of the tour is outdoors!

Discussions

Thinking about the St. Louis Cemetery audio tour as a gift!

Hey everyone! I’m considering getting the audio guide for my sister who’s visiting NOLA next month. She loves history and the unique burial traditions sound right up her alley! The fact that it’s a self-guided tour is perfect since she can explore at her pace. Anyone done this yet? Would love to hear your thoughts!

Just did the St. Louis Cemetery tour—what a trip!

I recently went on the St. Louis Cemetery #3 audio tour while in New Orleans, and it was so cool! I loved the crazy architecture of the tombs and learning about E.J. Bellocq. The audio guide made it super easy to navigate. I could stop and take pics whenever. Highly recommend it for anyone into history!