Destrehan Plantation Haunted Ghost Tour: 90 minutes with ghost-hunting gear

Hunt for ghosts in the rooms where they've been felt, not just heard about.

You arrive at Destrehan Plantation at 6:30 p.m. and spend 90 minutes walking the Big House and grounds with an interpreter and ghost-hunting tools in hand. You'll use dowsing rods and EMF readers in the rooms where spirits have been reported, learning the plantation's history—including the 1811 Slave Revolt—as you search. Arrange your own transport to and from the site.

Step-by-step itinerary

• Arrive at Destrehan Plantation
• Begin 90-minute guided haunted tour
• Explore manor and plantation grounds
• Use dowsing rods and EMF readers
• Visit haunted rooms and corners
• Hear ghost stories from interpreter
• Complete interactive ghost-hunting experience

The Experience

The Destrehan Plantation Big House stands in River Road, about 30 minutes from downtown New Orleans. At 6:30 p.m., an experienced interpreter meets you and hands over the ghost-hunting equipment—dowsing rods, EMF readers, spirit boxes—before leading you into the manor. You'll move through the most haunted corners of the plantation, stopping in rooms where visitors and staff have reported activity, and you'll use the tools yourself to search for it.

The tour weaves the 1811 Slave Revolt into the hauntings. The plantation's history is inseparable from the spirits said to remain, and the interpreter connects both as you walk. The 90 minutes covers the manor and the grounds; you're not sitting in a theater listening to stories—you're standing in the actual spaces, holding equipment, looking for evidence. The dowsing rods dip or don't. The EMF readers spike or stay quiet. What you find (or don't) is part of the experience.

Transportation to and from the plantation is on you—Uber, Lyft, or taxi from New Orleans work fine. The grounds are wheelchair accessible, and the manor itself is navigable. If you're bringing small children, strollers are welcome. The tour runs Thursday through Sunday only, so plan around those nights.

What’s included

• 90-minute guided tour of the Big House and grounds.
• dowsing rods and EMF readers provided.
• interpretation of the plantation's history and hauntings.
• access to the most haunted corners of the manor.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Destrehan Plantation

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to actively search for ghosts rather than just hear about them, and you're comfortable walking through a historic house at night with equipment in hand. The 90 minutes keeps it focused, so you're not committing a full evening.

Top questions

What time does the tour start?

6:30 p.m., Thursday through Sunday.

How long is the tour?

90 minutes.

Do I need to bring my own ghost-hunting equipment?

No. Dowsing rods, EMF readers, and other tools are provided by the plantation.

Is the plantation wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The grounds and manor are both wheelchair accessible, and transportation options to the site are also accessible.

How do I get to Destrehan Plantation from New Orleans?

Uber, Lyft, or taxi. The plantation is about 30 minutes from downtown.

Can I bring children?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes.