New Orleans: Voodoo, Vampire & Ghost Walking Tour

Two Hours in New Orleans' Most Haunted Blocks, With Real Stories

You walk the French Quarter for two hours with a local guide who covers verified ghost stories at LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral, and other haunted sites. You learn about New Orleans' vampire folklore, pirate history, and public executions: all grounded in historical research rather than theatrics. The guide is included. Routes may change due to festivals or construction.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore haunted New Orleans landmarks

• Stop and photograph LaLaurie Mansion
• Pass by St. Louis Cathedral
• Stop for a drink at oldest bar
• Learn about vampire folklore and Casket Girls
• Stop at Pirate's Alley and learn history
• Pass by unique restaurant
• Visit Voodoo Authentica (closed, daytime visit)
• Walk alongside Jackson Square execution site

The experience

You're standing in the French Quarter, and your guide is already pointing to a building across the street. The LaLaurie Mansion. You've heard the name before (maybe in a show, maybe online), but what you're about to hear is different. This isn't a performance. The stories are grounded in historical research done at each location, which means you're getting the actual documented hauntings, not the Hollywood version. The voodoo, the vampires, the pirates, the murders. They're all here, woven into the streets you're walking on.

The tour moves through the Quarter in two hours, and the pace lets you actually absorb what's happening. You'll stop at St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the United States, and hear about the Casket Girls and why vampire folklore took root in New Orleans the way it did nowhere else. Then there's Pirate's Alley. A name that comes with a real story, not a tourist board invention. You pass Voodoo Authentica (closed during the tour, but you'll know where to come back in daylight if you want to), and you walk alongside Jackson Square, where public executions once happened. The guide connects these dots in a way that makes the city's darker history feel less like a theme and more like something that actually occurred here, on these exact blocks.

The streets themselves matter. The French Quarter's historic layout (narrow, uneven, old) is part of what makes this work. It's also why the tour notes that routes may shift due to parades or construction, and why it's not recommended if you have mobility challenges or poor cardiovascular health. The walk is real. The ground is what it is. You'll also stop at America's oldest bar, which gives you a moment to catch your breath and absorb what you've learned. By the end, you've covered the occult, witchcraft, murder, and mayhem in a single afternoon, all of it tied to actual locations and documented history.

What’s included

• Your two hours include a professional local guide leading you through the French Quarter, stops at LaLaurie Mansion, St.
• Louis Cathedral, Pirate's Alley, Jackson Square, and Voodoo Authentica, plus a break at America's oldest bar.
• Entry fees and drinks are separate.

Information

Lasts 1h 30m, runs every day at 20:30, from US$ 25.60 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:30Another time? ›

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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AgesAdult (6 and older) · Child (under 6)

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 accessibleStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problems

Operated by New Orleans Ghost Adventures

Is this one for you?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans' haunted side without the theatrics. The guide's research-backed stories are what make the difference between a ghost tour and an actual account of what happened here.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 6).

How long is the tour?

Two hours, walking through the French Quarter.

Are there accessibility options?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, though the historic French Quarter streets can present challenges for mobility issues. Service animals are allowed.

What if there's a parade or festival?

Routes may change due to parades, festivals, construction, or other reasons. The guide will adjust the path while covering the same historical content.

Is this tour historically accurate?

Yes. The stories are verified through historical research done at each property, not theatrical interpretations.

What's included in the tour?

A professional local guide. Entry to attractions and drinks are not included.

Can I take photos at LaLaurie Mansion?

Yes, you'll stop there to take pictures and try to capture something paranormal, though it's an exterior stop.

Is Voodoo Authentica open during the tour?

No, it's closed during the tour. The guide will show you the location so you can return during daytime hours if you want to visit.