New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl in French Quarter with Shot

Summary

French Quarter ghosts, haunted bars, dark legends & a free shot

You’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter at night with a local guide who knows every ghost story and hidden alley. Expect chilling tales outside LaLaurie Mansion, drinks in haunted bars (with your first shot included), and moments where you’ll wonder if that chill on your neck is just the wind—or something else entirely.

What’s the experience like?

“You ever get that feeling someone’s watching you?” That’s how our guide started — grinning, half-serious — as we squeezed into this candlelit corner of the French Quarter. The air smelled like old wood and something sweet from the bar next door. I’d barely finished my first sip (the included shot burns in a good way) when she launched into the story about The Casket Girls. I swear, even the street outside went quiet for a second. Someone behind us shivered and blamed it on the breeze — but I’m not sure it was just that.

We wandered from one haunted bar to another, each place creaking and echoing with its own weird energy. At one point, we stopped outside LaLaurie Mansion — yeah, the one from American Horror Story. Our guide didn’t sugarcoat anything; she told us what really happened there (honestly, it’s darker than TV). A couple of locals walking their dog paused to listen in. You could see they’d heard these tales before but still got goosebumps. I tried to say “merci” to the bartender for my drink special and totally butchered it; he just laughed and slid me another napkin.

The Axe Man story hit me harder than I expected — maybe because it was so late by then, or maybe because you could actually hear jazz drifting out of an open window somewhere down Royal Street while she talked about him. There’s something about standing where all this stuff happened that makes you feel both tiny and weirdly connected. I kept looking over my shoulder, half-hoping to spot something in the shadows (I didn’t). Still think about that feeling sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore haunted French Quarter sites

• Hear story of The Casket Girls
• Learn about the Axe Man
• Discover American Horror Story history

Top questions

Is a drink included on the New Orleans haunted bar crawl?

Yes, your first alcoholic shot is included during the tour.

Does the haunted bar crawl visit LaLaurie Mansion?

Yes, you’ll stop outside LaLaurie Mansion for ghost stories and history.

Are there exclusive drink specials during this tour?

Yes, VIP access gives you exclusive drink specials at haunted bars along the route.

How long does the French Quarter haunted crawl last?

The exact duration isn’t listed, but expect an evening walk through several bars and sites.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels.

Can service animals join the New Orleans haunted bar crawl?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is public transportation available near the starting point?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby in the French Quarter.

What’s included

Your evening includes a guided walk through historic pubs and haunted locations in New Orleans’ French Quarter, VIP entry with exclusive drink specials at each stop, plus your first alcoholic shot—all led by an experienced local guide who knows every eerie detail.