New Orleans: Night Ghost & Cemetery Bus Tour with Guide

Nighttime bus ride past cemeteries voodoo sites and haunted stories in new orleans

You’ll ride through New Orleans after dark with a local guide sharing ghost stories and real history as you visit haunted cemeteries and voodoo sites by bus. Expect unexpected chills, surprise locations, and a late-night snack stop: all wrapped up in that unmistakable New Orleans atmosphere that lingers long after you leave.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. St. Louis Cemetery No. 36m
2. Runyon Canyon Park15m

Haunted cemetery and city tour

• Visit Bayou St. John voodoo site
• Explore historic cemetery gates
• Learn about lepers colony history
• Stop for break at Cafe du Monde

The experience

I’ll be honest. I didn’t expect to get goosebumps before we even left the French Quarter. Our guide, Marcus, had this way of talking that made the whole bus lean in closer, like we were all kids again hearing ghost stories after dark. The city outside looked different at night, especially as we rolled down Esplanade Avenue. Streetlights flickered against old balconies, and there was this faint smell of sweet olive mixed with something… older? Maybe just my nerves.

We stopped at a cemetery I’d never heard of (they don’t tell you which one ahead of time, it’s part of the deal). The gates creaked when Marcus pushed them open. He told us about yellow fever epidemics and how these tombs stacked up because New Orleans just kept running out of space for its dead. Someone in our group swore they felt a cold hand brush past their hair. I laughed at first but… well, I kept glancing over my shoulder anyway. It’s weird how quiet it gets between the tombs at night. Even the bugs seemed to hush up.

Later we crossed Magnolia Bridge, where Marcus pointed out spots linked to Marie Laveau and voodoo rituals. There were little offerings tucked under the railings: beads, candles, some things I couldn’t name. He said people still come every St. John’s Eve to leave wishes here. For a second I just stood there listening to the water under the bridge and thinking about all those layers of history stacked up in this city. You feel it more at night somehow.

We got a quick stop at Cafe du Monde for coffee (and beignets if you wanted). Powdered sugar everywhere: still found some on my jacket later. On the way back, someone showed us a photo they’d snapped near a crypt. There was this blurry shape behind Marcus that wasn’t there before. He just grinned and shrugged like that sort of thing happens all the time here. Maybe it does.

What’s included

• Your evening includes transportation by air-conditioned bus with a licensed local guide leading you through haunted neighborhoods and real cemeteries at night.
• plus a break to grab coffee or snacks at Cafe du Monde before returning to your starting point.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 19:00 and 21:30, from US$ 55 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 19:00 and 21:30

GroupUp to 28

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (19 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (13 to 18 years) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Infant (under 6): free

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

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Operated by Haunted History Tours

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 18 years); Child (6 to 12 years); Infant (under 6): free.

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

No, hotel pickup is not included. You meet at the designated starting point.

Which cemeteries do you visit on this night tour?

The specific cemetery is kept secret until arrival as part of the experience.

Is food included on this New Orleans night tour?

No meals are included but there’s a stop at Cafe du Monde where you can buy snacks or coffee.

What should I wear for this nighttime ghost tour?

Dress appropriately for weather conditions. Tours operate rain or shine.

Are photos allowed during the cemetery tour?

Yes, bring your camera: many guests try to capture paranormal activity on film.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels with minimal walking required.