New Orleans, LA -- Since March 1, 2015 St Louis Cemetery #1 at Basin and St Louis Street is only be open to visitors who are accompanied by a licensed tour guide. St Louis Cemetery is one of New Orleans' most historic cemeteries and the final resting place of many notable New Orleanians including Homer Plessy, the plaintiff from the landmark 1896 Plessy v. Ferguson civil rights case and Marie Laveau the famous voodoo queen. The Archdiocese of New Orleans restricted access to St. Louis No. 1 cemetery because of several incidences of vandalism. Visitors need to book a tour with a licensed tour guide. These tours cost on average $25 dollars a person.

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Nola Tour Guy was started in 2011 by David G. Hedges. David pursued his tour guide license so he could share his passion for the city with others, but found that many existing tour companies were based out of state and offered only a cookie cutter, watered down version of New Orleans’ unique history. David knew he could do better and started his own company, Nola Tour Guy. On his tours, David imparts captivating history with grace and good humor and gives real depth to a complex, diverse city. Most of all, he aims to make these tours fun and engaging. Join David on a FREE tour and fall in love with New Orleans just like he has!