New Orleans: Adults-Only True Crime & Ghost Walking Tour

Summary

French Quarter secrets, ghost tales and true crime stories after dark

You’ll step into New Orleans’ shadowy side on this adults-only true crime & ghost walking tour through the French Quarter. Hear chilling stories from your local guide, visit infamous spots like Beauregard-Keyes House, and feel the city’s haunted history come alive around you. If you’re curious (and maybe a little brave), this walk lingers long after it ends.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way the streetlights made the old stones of St. Louis Cathedral glow — kind of eerie, but beautiful too. Our guide, Marcus, started off with this half-whispered story right there in Jackson Square, and honestly, I caught myself glancing over my shoulder more than once. The air was thick (classic New Orleans), and you could smell sweet olive trees mixing with something musty from the river. It’s weird how a place can feel alive and haunted at the same time.

We wandered through narrow streets where laughter from Bourbon Street faded behind us, replaced by the click of our shoes and Marcus’s voice getting darker with each story. At Beauregard-Keyes House he told us about mafia murders — real ones, not TV stuff — and pointed to a window where someone swore they’d seen a shadow move last week. I tried to say “Beauregard” like a local; Marcus just grinned and shook his head. There was this moment when he paused in front of an alleyway, letting the silence stretch before telling us about a love affair gone so wrong it still makes locals uneasy walking past at night.

It wasn’t all just chills though. Someone in our group (I think her name was Lisa?) asked if any of these stories ever got solved, and Marcus just shrugged: “Some things in New Orleans stay buried.” That stuck with me. We stopped for water near the Supreme Court building — which felt weirdly normal considering we’d just heard about conspiracies and unsolved fires that happened right there. Sometimes I wonder if those ghosts are just memories people can’t let go of.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — True crime and ghost walking tour

• Storyteller outlines the tour
• Visit Beauregard-Keyes House
• Learn about famous mafia murders
• Visit gruesome murder site
• Hear about infamous French Quarter killer
• Visit twisted love crime site
• Learn about deadly unsolved fire
• Take bathroom and water break
• Explore quiet French Quarter alley crime site
• Hear final story at Supreme Court building

Top questions

Is this New Orleans true crime & ghost tour adults-only?

Yes, only guests aged 17+ are allowed on this tour.

Where does the tour take place?

The walking tour takes place in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

Are there any famous stops on the route?

Yes, stops include St. Louis Cathedral and Beauregard-Keyes House.

Is hotel pickup included?

No, hotel pickup is not included; please arrive 30 minutes early for check-in.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What happens if it rains?

If bad weather cancels the tour, you’ll be offered another date or a full refund.

How long is the walk?

The exact distance isn’t specified but it covers several French Quarter sites at a relaxed pace.

Are intoxicated travelers allowed?

No, intoxicated guests will not be permitted on this experience.

What’s included

Your evening includes a licensed local guide leading you through New Orleans’ French Quarter for a dark history walking tour featuring true crime stories and ghost legends; all routes are wheelchair accessible and there’s time for breaks along the way before returning to your starting point.