New Orleans: Adults-Only Ghost, Crime & Voodoo Night Tour

Summary

French Quarter ghost stories voodoo legends vampire myths after dark

You’ll wander through New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with a local guide, hearing raw ghost stories and true crime legends—plus voodoo and vampire lore that gets under your skin. Expect stops like Congo Square and LaLaurie Mansion (from outside), a break in a haunted bar, and Hellvision projector images that bring history disturbingly close.

What’s the experience like?

There’s this one streetlamp outside Louis Armstrong Park — kind of flickering, like it can’t decide if it wants to be part of the living or not. That’s where we met our group for the adults-only New Orleans ghost tour, and honestly, I was already a little on edge. Our guide, Marcus, had this easy way of talking, like he’d grown up with these stories in his blood. He pointed out Congo Square first — you could almost feel the history humming under your feet, mixed with the smell of rain on old stone and something sweet from a food cart nearby. I tried to imagine what it was like here centuries ago with drums echoing across the square. It’s weird how much you can sense when you slow down.

Bourbon Street was loud even at night — music leaking out of every doorway and people laughing too hard over plastic cups. We ducked into a haunted bar for a break (the bathroom stop was honestly welcome) and Marcus told us about a bartender who swears she saw glasses move on their own. Someone in our group tried to get it on video but just ended up filming their own nervous face in the mirror. The Court of Two Sisters felt different: quieter somehow, shadows pooling in corners where Marcus spun tales about witches and lovers who never left. I didn’t expect to get goosebumps but there they were.

We didn’t go inside LaLaurie Mansion (they don’t let tours in), but standing outside was enough. The windows looked empty but heavy — if that makes sense? Marcus lowered his voice telling us about what happened there; I caught myself holding my breath without meaning to. There was this moment where everyone went quiet at once and even Bourbon Street seemed far away for a second. The Hellvision thing — those handheld projectors with old crime scene photos — was both fascinating and kind of gross (in a good way?). It made everything feel more real than I wanted it to.

I still think about that last walk back through the French Quarter, passing people who had no idea what we’d just heard or seen. The air felt thicker somehow; maybe it was just humidity or maybe something else sticking to your skin after all those stories. Either way, I slept with the light on back at my hotel — just in case.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — New Orleans haunted French Quarter tour

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

Top questions

Is this New Orleans ghost tour really adults-only?

Yes, you must be 17 or older to join this tour.

Does the tour go inside LaLaurie Mansion?

No, tours do not enter haunted buildings like LaLaurie Mansion; you’ll hear stories from outside.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is at Louis Armstrong Park for both 5PM and 8PM tours.

What is Hellvision on this tour?

Hellvision uses handheld projectors to show historical images during the night walk.

Is there a bathroom stop during the tour?

Yes, there is a mid-point break at a haunted bar with restroom access.

Is this walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is wheelchair accessible and service animals are allowed.

Do I need to arrive early for check-in?

Please arrive 30 minutes before departure; tours leave sharply on time.

Are intoxicated guests allowed on the tour?

No, intoxicated travelers will not be permitted to join.

What’s included

Your evening includes an atmospheric walking tour through New Orleans’ French Quarter led by an in-person local guide, complete with Hellvision projector visuals at night, a stop at a haunted bar for bathrooms and drinks if you want them—plus all operator licensing so you know you’re in good hands from start to finish.