New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour

Summary

Ghost stories and vampire legends come alive in New Orleans

You’ll walk through the French Quarter with a local guide who knows every ghost story and vampire legend worth hearing. Stand outside the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, peek into vampire culture (fang shop included), and feel the eerie atmosphere of New Orleans after dark. It’s part history lesson, part urban legend — and you might just leave believing a little bit more.

What’s the experience like?

Someone was humming behind me — I think it was our guide, Sam, just before he launched into a story about the LaLaurie Mansion. We’d only just started winding through the French Quarter, but already the air felt heavier, like it does right before rain. Sam pointed out a shuttered window and said, “That’s where people say they’ve seen her.” I don’t know if I believe in ghosts, but standing on that cracked sidewalk with everyone holding their breath for a second… well, you start to wonder.

We passed by a little shop with plastic fangs in the window — not what I expected on a “real” vampire tour, but Sam grinned and said some folks here actually buy them for everyday wear. He told us about people in New Orleans who live as self-proclaimed vampires (not the cape-wearing kind from movies), and explained how they have their own community here. Li laughed when I tried to say “Sanguinarian” in my best attempt at Mandarin — probably butchered it. The group felt loose after that, like we were all in on some weird secret together.

The French Quarter at night is something else: gas lamps flicker against old bricks, you catch whiffs of fried dough from somewhere nearby, and every so often someone calls out from a balcony above. We didn’t go inside any haunted houses (the LaLaurie Mansion’s private — Sam made that clear), but honestly, hearing those stories while leaning against an iron fence felt more real than any movie set. I still think about that chill when he described what happened upstairs all those years ago.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Ghost and Vampire Tour in French Quarter

• Check in at meeting location
• Explore historic New Orleans neighborhood
• Hear Madame Lalaurie ghost story
• View LaLaurie Mansion from sidewalk
• Learn about New Orleans vampire culture
• Visit vampire fang shop
• Discover favorite vampire haunts

Top questions

Is this ghost & vampire walking tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on this tour are wheelchair accessible.

Does the tour enter the LaLaurie Mansion?

No, tours do not enter the LaLaurie Mansion as it is a private residence; stories are told from outside.

Are children allowed on this tour?

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

Where does the tour start?

The tour departs from a convenient location within walking distance of most downtown hotels in New Orleans.

Are service animals permitted?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this walking tour.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options close to the departure point.

What’s included in this walking tour?

A local guide and local taxes are included in your booking.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walk through historic neighborhoods of New Orleans’ French Quarter with all local taxes covered; your local guide shares stories at each stop before returning you to where you started — no need for extra transport or tickets along the way.