New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & LaLaurie Mansion

Summary

French Quarter ghost stories, haunted mansions and real history

You’ll wander cobbled streets with a local guide sharing real ghost stories, stand outside infamous LaLaurie Mansion, and catch eerie details in Jackson Square on this 90-minute haunted walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Includes all fees and is wheelchair accessible—just bring your curiosity (and maybe someone to hold onto).

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the way the streetlights hit the old bricks in the French Quarter—kind of yellow and soft, like candlelight. Our guide, Marcus (he wore a Saints cap and had that easy New Orleans drawl), gathered us near Jackson Square. He pointed out a balcony where someone swore they saw a ghost once—honestly, I half-expected to see one myself with the way the wind made the Spanish moss move. There was this faint smell of sweet pralines in the air from somewhere nearby, mixing with something musty and old—like rain-soaked wood.

We wandered down narrow streets while Marcus told us about murders and hauntings—some stories made me laugh nervously, others made my skin prickle. At LaLaurie Mansion he lowered his voice and I caught myself holding my breath as he described what happened there. I’d read about it before but hearing it right outside those iron gates felt different. A couple walking their dog stopped to listen for a minute too—guess even locals can’t resist these tales. It’s strange how you start looking over your shoulder after dark here.

I tried to repeat one of the ghost names Marcus mentioned but butchered it; he grinned and said even locals get it wrong sometimes. The group felt relaxed by then, people swapping their own weird stories or just quietly taking in the shadows along Royal Street. By the end I realized I’d barely checked my phone—there’s something about being told these stories where they actually happened that makes you forget everything else for a while. Still think about that chill at LaLaurie’s gate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore New Orleans haunted locations

• Visit haunted restaurants and hotels
• See LaLaurie Mansion and hear its story
• Learn about grisly murders and hauntings
• Visit homes of famous haunted residents
• Hear hauntings at Jackson Square

Top questions

How long is the Ghosts of New Orleans Tour?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes.

Is the Ghosts of New Orleans Tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options and routes are wheelchair accessible.

Are children allowed on this New Orleans ghost tour?

Yes, children can join but must be accompanied by an adult.

What locations are visited during the tour?

The tour includes Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, haunted restaurants and hotels in the French Quarter.

Is pickup included for this tour?

No hotel pickup is included; you meet at the designated starting point in the French Quarter.

Can infants or small children join in strollers?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Are service animals permitted on this walking tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your evening includes a 90-minute guided walking tour through New Orleans’ most haunted French Quarter spots like LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square—with all taxes and fees already covered. The route is suitable for wheelchairs and strollers, so everyone can come along for some chills (and maybe a laugh or two).