New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour 21+

Walking the French Quarter's Darkest Stories After Dark

You walk through the French Quarter after dark with a licensed local guide, hearing stories of vampires, voodoo, and haunted mansions at Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, Royal Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion. The tour is adults-only, outdoor, and lasts the full evening. Arrive 30 minutes early or you lose your spot.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. New Orleans Pharmacy Museum10m
2. Jackson Square10m
3. Runyon Canyon Park10m
4. LaLaurie Mansion15m

Explore New Orleans dark history

• Hear tale of infamous vampire
• Learn about mad doctor's experiments
• Visit French Quarter's Jackson Square
• See sinister homes on Royal Street
• Hear legends at oldest French Quarter building
• Discover haunting tale of LaLaurie Mansion

The experience

You're stepping into the French Quarter as the sun drops, and your guide (someone from the community who knows these streets' actual history) starts pulling back the curtain on New Orleans' most unsettling figures. The tour moves through Jackson Square, past Royal Street's sinister mansions, and toward the LaLaurie Mansion, where the stories aren't folklore you'll forget by morning. This is an outdoor walking tour, so you're moving the whole time, no buildings entered, just the pavement and the weight of what happened on it.

The guide walks you through the tale of New Orleans' most infamous vampire, then pivots to the mad doctor who ran experiments at the first licensed pharmacy in the US: the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum still stands there, and you'll hear what went on inside. At Runyon Canyon Park, one of the oldest buildings in the Quarter, the legends that emerged from the night get their moment. The LaLaurie Mansion comes last, and the story there (an abusive slave owner whose presence people still report) lands differently when you're standing in front of the actual house. Every tour is unique. No two guides tell it the same way, and no two nights pull the same details forward.

You need to be 21 or older, and you need to arrive 30 minutes before departure or you won't get a spot. The French Quarter's terrain is uneven and old, so if you have mobility concerns, book knowing that. The guide is licensed, five-star rated, and this isn't a theatrical performance. It's someone who lives here, telling you what the city actually holds.

What’s included

• Your evening includes a narrated walking tour with a licensed five-star guide through the French Quarter, covering Jackson Square, Royal Street, the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, Runyon Canyon Park, and the LaLaurie Mansion.
• The guide shares stories of vampires, voodoo, haunted figures, and the city's darkest history.
• Service animals are welcome.
• You do not enter any buildings.
• This is an outdoor walking experience only.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 17:00 and 20:00, from US$ 37.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00 and 20:00Last departure this season: 31 Jan 2027

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h 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

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by Witches Brew Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're 21 or older and want the actual dark history of New Orleans told by someone who lives there, without the theatrical staging: the outdoor-only format and the guide's local knowledge are what make the stories land harder than a typical haunted tour.

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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 24 h before the start.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility issues?

The historic French Quarter has uneven terrain and old pavement. While the operator tries to accommodate mobility concerns, the conditions present challenges. Book knowing this.

What's the age requirement for the New Orleans ghost tour?

This tour is strictly for adults 21 and over only.

Do you enter buildings on this tour?

No. This is an outdoor walking tour only. You view the exteriors and hear the stories from the street.

What happens if I arrive late?

Late arrivals are not guaranteed a spot on the tour. You must arrive 30 minutes before departure.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What will I learn about on this tour?

You'll hear stories about New Orleans' most infamous vampire, the mad doctor at the first licensed pharmacy, ghosts in Jackson Square, sinister homes on Royal Street, and the haunted LaLaurie Mansion.

Is the guide a local?

Yes. Every tour is led by a licensed, five-star guide who is a member of the New Orleans community and well-versed in the city's dark history.