Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
Save Our Cemeteries is the ONLY non-profit touring organization in New Orleans. Our tours are small and historically correct. A portion of your ticket price goes toward Restoration and Preservation of our local Cities of the Dead.
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What makes St. Roch Cemetery Tour a unique experience ?
St. Roch Cemetery, founded in 1874, was established by the Rev. Peter Leonard Thevis. According to legend, during the deadly outbreak of yellow fever in 1868, Rev. Thevis prayed to St. Roch, the Patron Saint of Good Health, and vowed to build a chapel to the Saint if his congregation was spared. When no one died, a shrine and a chapel were built.
St. Roch Cemetery is unique in that it has the Stations of the Cross depicted with statuary carved in Italy by the workshop of Italian sculptor Enrico Arrighini. An annual procession of the 14 stations is still celebrated every year on Good Friday.
There must be a minimum of 4 guests signed up to take this tour. If it is cancelled you will receive an email.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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- All fees are included.
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- Gratuities for the Guide are not included.
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Save Our Cemeteries.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 9 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 12 Travelers is accepted for booking.
