While it may not be the oldest cemetery of the three (early-mid 1800's), it is the newer one (still active) in a better neighborhood and many good photo ops. All above ground as the others, but was underwater about 5-6' due to the Katrina flooding. It was part of the bus tour we took, which was FQ, Garden District, Upper/Lower... More

interesting history, great photography opportunity. Recommend Southern Style Tours if first time to New Orleans, great 3 hr. tour. More

All of the New Orleans Cemeteries are awesome. Because New Orleans sits below sea level, are graves are above ground. Many tombs have multiple "residents". This particular cemetery has a lot of interesting burial sites, and very religious based. You can do a tour, or go it alone, if a tour is going on at the same time as your... More

If you aren't familiar with this type of burial practice -- above ground -- this is a good cemetery to visit. It's huge. The structures are varied and some are quite elaborate. I visited No. 3 as part of a city tour. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is also worth visiting, but I haven't been there except to drive by... More

Photo opportunities - not enough time for me, but understandable with the tour I was on. Enjoy cemetary visits, and this was a first for me to see a New Orleans cemetary firsthand, want to see more now! More

This cemetery is on many city tours. Visiting it gives you some idea of New Orleans cemeteries but I wouldn't make a special trip to see it. I think your first choice should be St Louis 2 followed by St Louis 1. More

Great tour guide took us here on a tour of New Orleans, he was so fantastic and explained why the tombs are all above ground and how they work. More

See this historic New Orleans Cemetery's beautiful tombs. Take a tour to learn about the burial methods of the city. More

Beautiful, historic and romantic cemetary. An interesting way to absorb some New Orleans history. More