New Orleans: Night Cemetery & Ghost Bus Tour BYOB Pickup

Chill night bus, real cemeteries, odd tombs and ghost stories in NOLA

You’ll wander through New Orleans’ Masonic Cemetery after dark with a local guide sharing ghost stories and secrets of above-ground burials. Enjoy BYOB drinks on board as you explore eerie tombs and pause beneath City Park’s ancient oaks: moments that stay with you long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Night cemetery tour and city park pass by

• Visit Masonic Cemetery after dark
• Learn about above ground burials
• Explore unusual tombs and walkways
• Pass by City Park historic oaks

The experience

“You’re not scared of ghosts, right?” That’s what our guide asked as we climbed onto the bus outside downtown New Orleans: plastic cups in hand, bottles clinking somewhere behind me. The air smelled like wet pavement and something sweet from a food truck nearby. I’d read about these above-ground tombs before, but seeing them at night, under those old oaks in the Masonic Cemetery, felt different. The iron fences were cold if you touched them (I did, just to check), and the way the light hit all those angles made everything look sharper somehow. Our guide (I think her name was Tasha) pointed out how the paths inside actually mimic the Masonic emblem. I didn’t catch that at first. It’s easy to miss when you’re half-listening and half-watching your breath fog up.

The BYOB part made everyone a little braver, or maybe just louder. Someone tried to snap a photo of what they swore was “something moving” between the tombs: no idea if it was a ghost or just another tour group passing by. Tasha told us about how families pooled money for those big group tombs. She said the city’s Catholic cemeteries feel totally different but here it’s more communal, less formal. She had this way of talking that made even graveyard logistics sound kind of funny (“You don’t want to be last in line,” she joked). Honestly, I kept thinking about how quiet it got between her stories: like even the city noise faded out for a minute.

We stopped at City Park after that, which was unexpected. The trees there are ancient: Spanish moss everywhere, dripping off branches like old lace. It’s wild to think people used to duel under those same oaks. Tasha mentioned it almost casually while we walked under the canopies. My shoes got soaked from some puddle I didn’t see (should’ve worn boots), but it was worth it for that weird calm you only get late at night in a place with so much history piled up around you. The whole night felt like being let in on some secret side of New Orleans most folks never really see.

What’s included

Your evening includes pickup and drop-off from set locations in New Orleans plus live storytelling from your driver-guide as you ride between stops. You’ll walk through historic cemeteries after dark and relax at City Park: all while enjoying your own BYOB drinks along the way before heading back together at night.

Options for this experience

3 options

Afternoon departure, early evening startGuide in English · 17:00

Late-night special departureGuide in English · 23:00A special late-night departure option for this bus tour.

Evening departure at eight o'clockGuide in English · 20:00Departs in the evening, with a bring-your-own-bottle policy on this cemetery and ghost bus tour in New Orleans.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 17:00, 20:00 and 23:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (6 to 11 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116 Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by NOLA GhostRiders

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 11 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

Is pickup included for this New Orleans cemetery & ghost bus tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points are included.

Can I bring my own drinks on this BYOB ghost tour?

Yes, you can bring your own beverages onboard. Just drink responsibly.

Does this night cemetery tour include a local guide?

Yes, there is live commentary from a knowledgeable local guide throughout.

Are service animals allowed on the New Orleans ghost bus tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What cemeteries do we visit during the tour?

The tour visits the historic Masonic Cemetery in New Orleans at night.

Is public transportation available near the meeting point?

Yes, there are public transportation options nearby for convenience.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels according to the info provided.