New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walk

Summary

Night walks in the French Quarter reveal voodoo tales, ghosts and secrets

You’ll wander through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide, hearing ghost stories outside LaLaurie Mansion, learning voodoo history at Voodoo Authentica, and exploring eerie corners like the Pharmacy Museum. Expect laughter, shivers, strange scents and real city legends — it’s more than just a walk; it’s an experience that lingers.

What’s the experience like?

“You see that balcony?” our guide, Theo, asked as we squeezed past a group of laughing college kids on Royal Street. He had this way of lowering his voice right before the best parts — like the story about LaLaurie Mansion. I swear the air felt colder just standing across from those old shutters. Someone in our group said they smelled something sweet and rotten at once (I didn’t, but maybe my nose was still full of beignets). It’s weird how you start noticing every creak and flicker after dark here.

We wandered through Jackson Square while Theo pointed out where duels happened — not the romantic kind either. At Voodoo Authentica, he told us about gris-gris bags and how people still come in for blessings. Li laughed when I tried to say “gris-gris” in French — probably butchered it, but nobody seemed to mind. The shop smelled like incense and old wood; I remember touching a little velvet pouch and thinking about all the hands before mine.

The New Orleans ghost tour isn’t just stories — it’s faces pressed against iron gates, a flash of someone lighting a candle behind stained glass, stuff you’d miss if you weren’t looking for it. We stopped by the Pharmacy Museum too (never realized medicine could be so creepy), and Theo explained how some cures were almost as dangerous as the curses people feared. By then my feet were tired but I didn’t want to leave yet; there’s something about walking these streets at night that sticks with you long after.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore haunted French Quarter sites

• Meet local guide for stories
• Visit New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
• Walk through Jackson Square
• Learn legend of the Casket Girls
• Hear tales at LaLaurie Mansion
• See haunted former privateer site
• Pass by Voodoo Authentica shop

Top questions

How long is the New Orleans ghost tour?

The walking tour typically lasts around 2 hours in the French Quarter.

Is this ghost tour suitable for families?

Yes, family-friendly options are available for this tour.

Does the tour include entry to attractions?

No inside visits; stories are shared outside sites like LaLaurie Mansion and Pharmacy Museum.

Are tours available in all weather?

Yes, tours operate rain or shine in New Orleans’ French Quarter.

How many people are in each group?

Groups are limited to 10 guests; larger bookings may be split up.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the starting point.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are permitted during the walking tour.

I have mobility issues — can I join?

The historic terrain can be challenging for some; please book accordingly if mobility is limited.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with stops outside legendary haunted sites like LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square, visits to places like Voodoo Authentica and the Pharmacy Museum (from outside), plus plenty of local stories — all led by an experienced local guide in a small group setting.