New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost Stories & True Crime Walking Tour

Walking Bourbon Street at Night: The Ghosts and Murders of New Orleans' French Quarter

You walk through the French Quarter at night with a guide who knows the ghost stories and true crime history of Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours, covers a mile on foot, and is wheelchair accessible. You'll finish early enough to have the rest of your evening free.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. French Quarter30m
2. Court of Two Sisters30m
3. Mississippi River30m
4. Bourbon Street30m

Explore French Quarter ghost and crime stories

• Learn about ghosts and criminals
• Walk Royal Street and hear stories
• Visit Mississippi River and hear tales
• Explore Bourbon Street's spooky stories

The experience

You're turning onto Royal Street as the sun drops, and your guide is already talking about the pirates and con artists who walked these same blocks three centuries ago. The French Quarter doesn't feel like a museum. It feels like a place where people are still living out their stories, just not in the way you'd expect. Over 80 square blocks, each one holds something: a murder that nobody solved, a ghost that won't leave, a scandal that shaped the city. Your guide knows which shutters hide which histories, and they're not shy about telling them.

The tour moves through Royal Street first, where the antique shops and galleries sit quiet at night, then down to Bourbon Street: the one place in New Orleans where the living and the dead seem to occupy the same space. You'll hear about the notorious murders that happened in plain sight, the restless spirits people have reported for decades, and the rituals that took place in courtyards you'd walk past without a second glance. Even if you don't believe in ghosts, the stories themselves are the kind that stick with you. The guide isn't trying to scare you. They're trying to make you understand why this neighborhood has always attracted the people it does: the artists, the wanderers, the ones who didn't fit anywhere else.

The Mississippi River comes into the walk too, because that's where everyone arrived. Traders, immigrants, adventurers. They came off the water and thought, "This is the place." The river still holds their stories, and your guide can pull them out and show you why New Orleans feels the way it does. The whole thing takes 1.5 to 2 hours and covers about a mile, which means you're not rushing. You finish in time to grab dinner or head out on the town if that's what you want, but honestly, after hearing these stories, you might just want to walk the streets on your own for a while.

What’s included

• 1.5 to 2 hour nighttime walking tour of the French Quarter.
• guide contact information.
• access to stories of hauntings, murders, and local history across Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Mississippi River, and surrounding blocks.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

AgesAdult (6 and older) · Under 6: 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: “Meet your guide in front of the large elementary school building at 727 St. Philip Street, between Royal and Bourbon. It is an elementary school, but it is currently closed.”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Lucky Bean Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans (the stories that shaped the city and the people who lived them) without having to research it yourself or wander the streets guessing which buildings matter. The evening timing means you can eat dinner first and still have your night free.

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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.

How long is the walking tour?

1.5 to 2 hours, covering about a mile through the French Quarter.

What time does the tour start?

The tour departs in the evening, allowing you to finish in time for dinner or nightlife afterward.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. All areas and surfaces in the French Quarter on this route are wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in a stroller or pram.

What streets and landmarks does the tour cover?

The tour includes Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Mississippi River, and the Court of Two Sisters, walking through the 300-year-old French Quarter.

Can I bring a service animal?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What kind of stories will the guide tell?

The guide shares ghost stories, true crime histories, local legends, and stories of the people (pirates, artists, immigrants, and others), who shaped New Orleans over three centuries.

Is this tour suitable for skeptics?

Yes. The tour focuses on the history and stories themselves, which appeal to everyone regardless of whether they believe in ghosts.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the tour?

Public transportation options are available nearby the French Quarter. You'll receive your guide's contact information when you book.