New Orleans: Ghost, Crime & Voodoo Tour at 8PM with Hellvision

What happens when you walk the French Quarter after dark with a guide who knows the real stories

You walk the French Quarter for an evening tour starting at 8pm from Louis Armstrong Park, moving through Congo Square, Bourbon Street, the Court of Two Sisters, and ending at LaLaurie Mansion. The guide handles the history and the stories. A bathroom break is included. If you add Hellvision, projectors bring archived images to life on the buildings. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, stay sober, and expect to be on your feet the whole time.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Louis Armstrong Park10m
2. Congo Square10m
3. Bourbon Street10m
4. Court of Two Sisterspass by
5. LaLaurie Mansion15m

New Orleans haunted French Quarter tour

• Meet at Louis Armstrong Park
• Visit Congo Square historic site
• Explore haunted street haunts
• Stop at Bourbon Street for break
• Visit haunted bar for break
• Learn vampire legend at oldest building
• Discover truth about LaLaurie Mansion

The experience

You meet at Louis Armstrong Park at 7:30pm for check-in, then the tour kicks off at 8pm sharp. The group heads straight into Congo Square, where the guide walks you through the weight of New Orleans' African-American and Voodoo history: the real foundation of what the city is. It's not a quick stop. You're standing in a place where something happened, and the guide doesn't rush past it.

From there you move into the French Quarter itself, and this is where the ghost and crime stories start layering in. The tour hits Bourbon Street with a bathroom break built in, which matters because you're walking the whole time, and the French Quarter doesn't make it easy. You'll pass the Court of Two Sisters, hear about the vampires and demonic possession, the wicked witches, the Voodoo Queen. The guide is licensed and bonded, so the stories land different than they would from a random person on the street. If you've booked the Hellvision option, handheld projectors bring archived images onto the buildings as you stand there: bloody, unsettling, designed to make you question what you thought you knew. It sells out fast, so people book that part early.

The highlight is LaLaurie Mansion. You don't go inside (the tour makes that clear upfront), but you stand outside and hear the truth about one of the city's most haunted homes. By the time you're done, you've covered the supernatural side of New Orleans in a way that feels earned, not performed. The whole thing runs rain or shine, and they mean it. Show up sober and on time, because late arrivals can't be accommodated and the tour leaves at 8pm whether you're there or not.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a licensed, insured, and bonded guide leading the walking tour through the French Quarter, a bathroom break during the tour, and all the stories and history shared along the way.
• You'll visit Congo Square, Bourbon Street, the Court of Two Sisters, and LaLaurie Mansion.
• If you book the Hellvision option, handheld projectors are included to bring archived images to the buildings.
• Check-in happens 30 minutes before the 8pm departure.

Options for this experience

2 options

Standard route, no projectionsGuide in English · 17:00, 19:00 and 20:00The classic walking route through New Orleans' most wicked characters and haunted spots, without the projected HELLVISION™ images.

VIP route with glowing projected photosGuide in English · 20:00

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00, 19:00 and 20:00

AgesAdult (17 and older) · Under 17: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.Operator's directions: “We will meet and depart from the front gate of Armstrong Park. Look for the giant archway with the name of the park emblazoned across it.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Hottest Hell Tours - Adults Only

Is this one for you?Right for adults 17+ who want the dark history of New Orleans told by someone who knows it, without the tourist gloss. Expect to be on your feet for the full tour through the French Quarter, and plan your ride home in advance since the tour ends late and the guide cannot wait for stragglers.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the group?

The 8pm tour departs from Louis Armstrong Park. Arrive 30 minutes early for check-in. The tour leaves at 8pm sharp and cannot accommodate late arrivals.

Do we go inside the haunted buildings?

No. The tour is a walking tour through the French Quarter where you stand outside the buildings and hear the stories from your guide. You do not enter any of the haunted sites.

What is Hellvision and does it cost extra?

Hellvision is an optional add-on that uses handheld projectors to display archived images onto the buildings as you tour. It's available for the 8pm tour and tends to sell out quickly.

Is there a bathroom break?

Yes, there is a bathroom stop built into the tour, typically on Bourbon Street partway through.

What if I'm running late?

The tour departs at 8pm sharp and cannot accommodate late arrivals. Plan your transportation in advance and arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.

Are intoxicated people allowed on the tour?

No. Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted to join the tour.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Public transportation options are available nearby, and service animals are allowed.

What happens if I book Hellvision but don't attend?

Guests who do not attend cannot rebook without repurchasing tickets, and only if space remains available. Hellvision tours sell out quickly, so plan accordingly.