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Van Tour: Cities of the Dead Tour - City & Cemetery

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71 Dates Through Jan 06, 2014
 
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                                     Cities of the Dead Tour- Small Group Van City & Cemetery Tour

Tour the Heart and Souls of New Orleans - her citizens, their city and 18 of her Cities of the Dead

Realize the history of the city as reflected in the cemeteries as twinned worlds , Go inside and out of at least 3 cemeteries but see 18 en route, Form the oldest to the most oppulent in North America. We  explore Architectural, geographical. socilogical and spiritual customs that motivated our Creole Forbears to honor the dead by leaving an  indellable mark  standing as proud witness today.  History lives within these thresholds and this golden time of day  showcases architecural splendor , revealing decay , heartfelt sentiment  punctuated by their shades and shadows. Historical, Spiritual and Unique

Restrictions

Please remember that the Cities of Dead tour does NOT meet in the French quarter but does end there. It meets 3 miles down French quarter in the mid city cemetery district, allow 15-20 minutes by cab or car and free on street parking is available, The Red Streetcar says CEMETERIES on it is the streetcar to take. Travel West, away from the River. Trolley is direct but slow but direct. Be at streetcar stop by 4:15pm on Canal Street to insure that you get to end of line stop by cemeteries on time. They kick you out at the end Get out, turn around and walk back one block to the Beachcorner Bar 4905 Canal street next to the Tattoo parlor. make sure you are on red CEMETERIES car NOT red CITY PARK