New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost & True Crime Night Walk

Summary

French Quarter night tour with ghost stories, true crime and local legends

You’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with a local guide who knows every haunted alley and infamous bar. Hear unsettling true crime tales, see spots like the Pharmacy Museum and The Cabildo up close, and share nervous laughs with fellow travelers. If you’re curious about what lingers in these streets after midnight—you’ll feel it here.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I remember is the way Bourbon Street’s neon bled onto the wet pavement, making everything look a little warped. Our guide—her name was Simone, I think—had this way of lowering her voice right before she’d tell us something grim. We started near the Pharmacy Museum, where the air smelled faintly medicinal, like old wood and rain-soaked herbs. Someone in our group asked if ghosts really hung around here. Simone just grinned and said, “You’ll see.”

We ducked into side streets that felt too quiet for New Orleans. The stories got darker as we walked—murders, disappearances, things that made me glance over my shoulder more than once. At one point we stopped outside The Cabildo, and Simone pointed out a window where someone supposedly still watches at night. I tried to snap a photo but my phone glitched (probably just bad luck…or maybe not). There was this moment when a street musician’s trumpet echoed down an alley and it gave me chills for reasons I can’t explain.

I didn’t expect to laugh as much as I did—turns out hearing about old crimes with strangers makes people weirdly friendly. Someone tried to pronounce “gris-gris” and Simone nearly doubled over laughing. The tour lasted about 90 minutes but honestly felt shorter; time bends when you’re wandering under gas lamps listening to stories that might be true. By the end, I kept thinking about how many layers this city has, how much of it stays hidden unless someone points it out.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore haunted French Quarter

• Walk through French Quarter
• Listen to ghost stories
• Explore side streets
• Hear stories of The Cabildo
• Hear stories of Pharmacy Museum

Top questions

How long is the Killers and Thrillers Tour in New Orleans?

The tour lasts approximately 90 minutes through the French Quarter.

Is this ghost tour suitable for children?

No, the minimum age for participants is 16 years old.

Does the tour include entry to any museums?

No museum entry is included; you visit sites like the Pharmacy Museum from outside during the walk.

Are there group size limits for booking?

You can book up to 8 people per group; larger groups should contact the operator directly.

Is the New Orleans Killers & Thrillers Tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, this walking tour is wheelchair accessible throughout the French Quarter route.

Will there be a local guide on this tour?

Yes, your experience includes a knowledgeable local guide leading your group.

Are service animals allowed on this ghost tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted on this walking tour.

Where does the Killers & Thrillers Tour take place?

The tour takes place entirely within New Orleans’ historic French Quarter district.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walk led by a local expert through New Orleans’ French Quarter, all taxes and handling fees covered so you can just focus on listening (and maybe shivering) as you go from haunted bars to historic sites like The Cabildo and Pharmacy Museum—with no extra costs or surprises along the way.