Bayou, Park, Cemetery Evening New Orleans Walk Tour

Explore the intricate tapestry of New Orleans' history and folklore on the Ash & Oak tour. Starting at a historic cemetery, this journey delves into burial traditions, African spiritual beliefs, and Louisiana folklore along the enchanting Bayou St. John and within the shadows of City Park. As night falls, uncover the stories that intertwine survival with the city’s oldest live oaks, revealing the essence of what survives us. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts and those captivated by spiritual journeys.

1. 1

   St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

   30 min

   Begin as daylight fades at the edge of a historic New Orleans cemetery, where stone, memory and generations of the city's dead introduce the night's journey.

2. 2

   Bayou St. John

   15 min

   Leave the cemetery behind and follow a route that existed long before New Orleans appeared on a map.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   15 min

   Cross into a place where history, spirituality and living tradition meet. What happened along these waters is a story best told after dark.

4. 4

   Pitot House

   15 min

   Continue beside the water as Louisiana folklore begins to blur the boundary between history, legend and the unexplained.

5. 5

   City Park

   15 min

   Enter one of New Orleans' great landscapes and discover a history hidden beneath what appears today to be peaceful parkland.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   30 min

   Finish beneath ancient live oaks that have survived centuries of storms, floods and human history, where the meaning behind the name Ash & Oak is finally revealed.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.