Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour: 2-hour ghost stories

Hear true tales of restless spirits at New Orleans’ eerie historic sites

A 2-hour walking tour through New Orleans' French Quarter led by a local guide who shares factual accounts of the city's most famous hauntings, including LaLaurie Mansion, Pirates Alley, and St. Louis Cathedral. The tour visits actual sites tied to documented spirits and historical events, moving at a pace suitable for all fitness levels on accessible routes through the Quarter.

The experience

The tour runs 2 hours and stays on foot through the French Quarter, stopping at the actual locations where New Orleans' most documented hauntings occurred. Your guide shares stories grounded in the city's real history: accounts of the Ghost of Pirates Alley, the specter haunting LaLaurie Mansion, Pere Dagobert at St. Louis Cathedral, the Phantom of the Orleans Hotel, and spirits tied to the Mississippi River. These are not invented tales. They're built on historical records and local knowledge passed down through generations.

LaLaurie Mansion stands as one of the stops, a site central to the tour's narrative. The guide walks you past the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, the St. Louis Cathedral, and other locations woven into the Quarter's documented supernatural history. The route is wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas you'll cover are navigable. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller if needed. Service animals are welcome.

You'll hear from someone who knows the Quarter's history deeply. A local guide who can distinguish between legend and fact, and who frames each story in the context of what actually happened in these buildings and streets. The 2-hour window is tight enough to hold the narrative together without rushing, and loose enough to let the guide answer questions about the sites as you stand in front of them.

What’s included

• Local guide in English.
• access to haunted sites throughout the French Quarter including LaLaurie Mansion and St. Louis Cathedral.
• 2-hour walking route on wheelchair-accessible surfaces and areas.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 19:30, from US$ 25 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20 · max 9 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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AgesAdult (13 to 61 years) · Senior (62 and older) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Child (under 6): free

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Historic New Orleans Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want the Quarter's ghost stories tied to real history and actual locations rather than a general spooky narrative. The 2-hour window and local guide mean you're moving through documented haunted sites with someone who can answer questions about what happened there, not just recite tales.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years); Child (under 6): free.

What is the LaLaurie Mansion and why is it considered one of New Orleans' most haunted sites?

LaLaurie Mansion is a French Quarter building tied to one of the city's most documented hauntings. The tour stops there and your guide explains the historical events and accounts that connect the mansion to its reputation, grounding the story in what is known about the building's past.

How long does the haunted walking tour take and what's the pace like?

The tour runs 2 hours on foot through the French Quarter. The pace is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and all surfaces and areas are wheelchair accessible, so you can move at a comfortable speed while your guide shares stories at each stop.

Are the ghost stories on this tour based on real history or just entertainment?

The stories are based in fact and grounded in the city's documented history. Your guide shares accounts that connect to actual historical events and records, not invented tales, so you're getting a history lesson alongside the chilling narratives.

Does the tour include food, drinks, or hotel pickup?

The tour includes a local guide and walking access to the haunted sites, but does not include food, drinks, or hotel pickup. You'll meet the guide at the tour's starting point in the French Quarter.

Can I bring a stroller or wheelchair on this tour?

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

What spirits and hauntings will I learn about on this tour?

The tour covers hauntings including the Ghost of Pirates Alley, the specter of LaLaurie Mansion, the Witch of the French Opera, the Ghost of the Quadroon Mistress, Pere Dagobert at St. Louis Cathedral, General PGT Beauregard, the Phantom of the Orleans Hotel, and spirits tied to the Mississippi River. Your guide explains the historical basis for each one as you visit the actual sites.