Explore Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with Save Our Cemeteries, a department of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and the cemetery’s sole tour provider. This historic, city-owned cemetery was established in 1833 and offers a remarkable window into the people, traditions and architecture that shaped New Orleans. 

Led by expert guides with deep knowledge of the city’s history and cemeteries, the tour brings Lafayette No. 1’s above-ground tombs, historic societies, and notable residents to life with thoughtful, historically grounded storytelling. 

Widely regarded as one of the best cemetery tours in New Orleans, this exclusive experience offers visitors the opportunity to explore a significant piece of the city’s heritage with the organization dedicated to preserving it. 

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