Save Our Cemeteries offers highly recommended tours of New Orleans' historic cemeteries, with a focus on Metairie Cemetery. Visitors praise the knowledgeable and friendly guides, especially one guide named Glenn, who makes the experience both entertaining and informative. The tours last around two hours, longer than many other cemetery tours, allowing guests to explore the large, beautiful grounds and see a variety of ornate tombs and statues that reflect the different levels of wealth of the cemetery’s residents. Guides share detailed stories about the history, culture, and notable figures buried there, creating an engaging experience. The cemetery itself is well-maintained, with stunning grounds that showcase many designs of tombs and statues. Tour participants appreciate the genuine interest and honesty of the guides, highlighting that this tour stands out from others for its quality, depth of information, and authentic storytelling. As a nonprofit organization, Save Our Cemeteries not only provides memorable tours but also helps preserve the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Overall, visitors highly recommend these tours for their rich history, beautiful scenery, and the passion of the guides, making it a must-do experience for anyone interested in the city’s heritage.
Cassandra was a wonderful tour guide. She texted in advance of tour to make sure I knew where exactly to meet her. She was very knowledgeable about the cemetery, the history, and the many of the burial sites at Metairie Cemetery.
April 2026
Jamie gave us a wonderful and insightful tour around the Pitot House and St. Louis Cemetery #3. She was very friendly and we had some great conversation while learning about the culture, the cemetery, and the history around it all. We also got a fantastic lunch recommendation!
April 2026
Liz Reed, our guide, was very knowledgeable. Her presentation was engaging & interesting. I recommend this tour - you’ll learn quite a bit about the history of NOLA cemeteries.
