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A guided night bus tour through New Orleans’ famed above-ground cemeteries with exclusive after-hours entry and hands-on paranormal equipment. Learn the city’s burial culture, see private tombs, and explore historic graveyards that tell the story of New Orleans’ past.
A guided night bus tour through New Orleans’ famed above-ground cemeteries with exclusive after-hours entry and hands-on paranormal equipment. Learn the city’s burial culture, see private tombs, and explore historic graveyards that tell the story of New Orleans’ past.
The tour begins on a warm French Quarter evening: streetlights pool on wet cobbles, conversation folding into the rumble of a waiting bus. Guests board under the glow of Decatur Street, trading the Quarter’s daytime clatter for the quieter cadence of a city after dark. The bus moves slowly past rows of century-old, above-ground tombs that seem to lean toward the street, and the guide punctuates each stop with names, scandals, and the rituals that shaped New Orleans’ unique burial practices.
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Operated by New Orleans Ghost Adventures · New Orleans, Louisiana
The tour begins on a warm French Quarter evening: streetlights pool on wet cobbles, conversation folding into the rumble of a waiting bus. Guests board under the glow of Decatur Street, trading the Quarter’s daytime clatter for the quieter cadence of a city after dark. The bus moves slowly past rows of century-old, above-ground tombs that seem to lean toward the street, and the guide punctuates each stop with names, scandals, and the rituals that shaped New Orleans’ unique burial practices.
Cemeteries here grew upward because the city sits at or below sea level; vaults and mausoleums became practical solutions and cultural artifacts. The tour’s exclusive after-hours access includes Odd Fellows Rest and a private cemetery typically closed to the public, letting visitors step inside spaces usually seen only by caretakers. Along the way, guides connect architectural details to eras — Greek Revival stones, ironwork from the 19th century, and the communal plots tied to families and social organizations.
Expect short, guided walks between the bus and cemetery gates, ambient urban sounds, and the occasional wildlife note as bats and night birds wheel overhead. For those chasing the paranormal, EMF readers and other detector gear add a hands-on element, though the real draw is the layered human history.
Practical tips: arrive early to check in at 620 Decatur Street, bring a light jacket for cool nights, and wear comfortable shoes for uneven ground. Tours run in most weather; daylight in summer is different from the hush of winter nights, so pick the vibe you want.
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and meets at 620 Decatur Street (check-in requested 30 minutes before departure).
Yes — the itinerary includes after-hours access to at least one private cemetery that the operator is licensed to enter at night.
Yes — the tour provides EMF readers and similar equipment for participants to use during the paranormal portion of the experience.
The tour is described as physically easy, but there are short walks on uneven ground; the operator notes wheelchair accessibility for portions of the tour—check ahead for details.
New Orleans Ghost Adventures operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
The tour begins on a warm French Quarter evening: streetlights pool on wet cobbles, conversation folding into the rumble of a waiting bus. Guests board under the glow of Decatur Street, trading the Quarter’s daytime clatter for the quieter cadence of a city after dark. The bus moves slowly past rows of century-old, above-ground tombs that seem to lean toward the street, and the guide punctuates each stop with names, scandals, and the rituals that shaped New Orleans’ unique burial practices.
The tour begins on a warm French Quarter evening: streetlights pool on wet cobbles, conversation folding into the rumble of a waiting bus. Guests board under the glow of Decatur Street, trading the Quarter’s daytime clatter for the quieter cadence of a city after dark. The bus moves slowly past rows of century-old, above-ground tombs that seem to lean toward the street, and the guide punctuates each stop with names, scandals, and the rituals that shaped New Orleans’ unique burial practices.
Cemeteries here grew upward because the city sits at or below sea level; vaults and mausoleums became practical solutions and cultural artifacts. The tour’s exclusive after-hours access includes Odd Fellows Rest and a private cemetery typically closed to the public, letting visitors step inside spaces usually seen only by caretakers. Along the way, guides connect architectural details to eras — Greek Revival stones, ironwork from the 19th century, and the communal plots tied to families and social organizations.
Expect short, guided walks between the bus and cemetery gates, ambient urban sounds, and the occasional wildlife note as bats and night birds wheel overhead. For those chasing the paranormal, EMF readers and other detector gear add a hands-on element, though the real draw is the layered human history.
Practical tips: arrive early to check in at 620 Decatur Street, bring a light jacket for cool nights, and wear comfortable shoes for uneven ground. Tours run in most weather; daylight in summer is different from the hush of winter nights, so pick the vibe you want.