French Quarter Ghost Tour: LaLaurie Mansion & Jackson Square

A mile of haunted ground: Jackson Square's restless spirits, the Convent's ghostly figures, LaLaurie's dark past

A guided walking ghost tour through New Orleans' French Quarter covers over a mile of haunted sites, led by a local expert in spectral history. You'll visit Jackson Square (site of public executions and reported apparitions), the Old Ursuline Convent (the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley with a reputation for ghostly occurrences), the Beauregard-Keyes House (said to be haunted by former residents), and the LaLaurie Mansion (infamous for its dark history and supernatural activity). The tour operates in all weather and is wheelchair accessible. Entry into private buildings is not included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted New Orleans landmarks

• Visit Jackson Square
• See the Old Ursuline Convent
• Tour the Beauregard-Keyes House
• View the LaLaurie Mansion
• Stop at the Andrew Jackson Hotel
• Visit the New Orleans Vampire Cafe
• Walk through Pere Antoine Alley
• Browse Faulkner House Books
• Dine at Muriel’s Jackson Square

The experience

Over a mile of ground takes you through the French Quarter's most notorious haunted locations. Your guide, a local who knows both the history and the stories, walks you past Jackson Square (once the site of public executions and now rumored to be haunted by restless spirits), then on to the Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, where reports of ghostly figures and strange noises have accumulated over centuries. The route also passes the Beauregard-Keyes House, where guests have reported sightings of spectral figures in its ornate rooms, and the LaLaurie Mansion, a building with a documented dark past that has given rise to chilling tales of hauntings.

The tour also takes in Pere Antoine Alley, a narrow historic passageway steeped in ghostly legends; the Andrew Jackson Hotel, where guests have reported encounters with spirits dating to the early 19th century; Faulkner House Books, a former residence of author William Faulkner now known for unexplained occurrences among its book-lined walls; the New Orleans Vampire Cafe, with its Gothic setting and reported paranormal activity; and Muriel's Jackson Square, a restaurant housed in a former gambling den rumored to be haunted by its past occupants. Each stop comes with the stories and atmosphere that explain why New Orleans carries the reputation of the most haunted city on earth.

The guide is a live local expert who speaks English and knows the spectral history of each site. The tour runs in all weather, so dress for the conditions. Wheelchair accessibility is available throughout the route and nearby public transportation options exist, though the tour itself is a walking experience over uneven historic ground. Entry into private buildings isn't included, so you'll experience the exteriors and the stories from the street.

What’s included

• A live local guide fluent in English who knows the spectral history of each site.
• walking access to over a mile of the French Quarter's most haunted locations including Jackson Square, the Old Ursuline Convent, the Beauregard-Keyes House, LaLaurie Mansion, Pere Antoine Alley, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, Faulkner House Books, the New Orleans Vampire Cafe and Muriel's Jackson Square.

Options for this experience

2 options

Ghost Tour of New OrleansGuide in English · 18:00 and 20:00A one-hour walking ghost tour visiting the most haunted sites in New Orleans

Extended TourGuide in English · 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00Add some extra spookiness to your ghost tour with a 90-minute experience covering more locations. It's for anyone who wants to see and hear more! The extended tour starts as soon as the regular tour finishes.

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Information

Lasts 1h, runs every day at 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00, from US$ 26 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 18:00, 19:00 and 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 35

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 to3h before

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Moderate physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by New Orleans Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?The fixed route and live guide mean you don't navigate the French Quarter's narrow streets alone or miss the documented history behind each haunted site. The stories are what make the locations matter, and a local who knows them transforms a walk into an evening where the city's past comes into focus.

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Top questions

What is Jackson Square and why is it haunted?

Jackson Square, the historic heart of the French Quarter, was once the site of public executions. Visitors and locals report ghostly apparitions and mysterious sensations there, attributed to the restless spirits from its grim past.

Can I go inside the LaLaurie Mansion on this tour?

No, entry into private buildings including the LaLaurie Mansion is not included. The tour passes the exterior and your guide recounts the dark history and supernatural tales associated with the building from the street.

How long does the ghost tour take?

The tour lasts about an hour and covers over a mile of haunted ground through the French Quarter's most notorious sites.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces along the route are wheelchair accessible, and infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller. Service animals are allowed.

What is the Old Ursuline Convent known for?

The Old Ursuline Convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley and has a long reputation for spectral occurrences. Reports of ghostly figures and strange noises have been linked to its history as a convent and school.

Does the tour operate if the weather is bad?

Yes, the tour operates in all weather conditions. Dress appropriately for rain, heat or cold depending on the season and forecast.