New Orleans True Crime Pub Crawl: Murder stories & cocktails

Five bars, five crimes, two hours in the Big Easy's darkest stories

The Original True Crime Pub Crawl is a guided bar hop through New Orleans stopping at five venues to hear cases of serial killers and scandalous murders spanning historic mysteries to recent crimes. A local expert guide leads the route. You buy your own drinks at each bar and choose what to order or skip alcohol entirely. The tour runs 2 to 2.5 hours and is open to ages 21 and up.

Step-by-step itinerary

True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans

• Start with a drink and True Crime story
• Enjoy refreshments and another crime story
• Visit Pour House NOLA and learn about serial killer
• Explore Dungeon bar and its crime connections
• Stop for drinks and another True Crime story
• Finish at Bar Tonique discussing city's criminal past

The experience

You start with a drink and one of New Orleans' most outrageous true crime cases, then move through the city hitting Pour House NOLA, the Dungeon bar, and Bar Tonique, each stop paired with a story: serial killers, graphic murders, and the occasional inadvertently funny scandal. The guide is a local who knows these cases inside out and the route itself, so you're not hunting for addresses or wondering which bar comes next. The stories range from historic mysteries to very modern murders, and many are blood-drenched enough that the operator warns they're graphic.

You buy your own drinks at each stop instead of the tour including them, which means you're not locked into a preset cocktail package and you're not paying for rounds you don't want. New Orleans signature drinks are on the menu at every bar, but you can order anything or nothing at all, no judgment. The pace is built around walking between venues and lingering long enough to hear the crime, so it's not a sprint through the Quarter.

The Dungeon bar has direct connections to one of New Orleans' most horrific crimes, and Bar Tonique is where the group wraps up and talks through the city's criminal past. Wheelchair accessibility is available throughout the route, and public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

What’s included

• Local New Orleans expert guide leading the route and sharing the true crime stories at each stop.
• five bar venues including Pour House NOLA, the Dungeon bar, and Bar Tonique.

Information

Lasts 2h–2h 30m, runs every day at 20:00, from US$ 29.99 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 20:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 and older) · Under 21: can't be booked

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

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mad Cat Tours New Orleans

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want true crime stories woven through the bar stops rather than a standard cocktail tour: the guide connects each venue to a specific case and crime location.

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Top questions

What kind of true crime stories does the New Orleans pub crawl cover?

The Original True Crime Pub Crawl covers cases ranging from historic mysteries to very modern murders, including stories of serial killers and scandalous crimes. Many are graphic and blood-drenched. The operator notes that some are occasionally inadvertently funny. The specific cases are tied to the bars you visit: Pour House NOLA, for example, has a connection to one of America's most horrific serial killers.

Do I have to drink alcohol on the New Orleans true crime tour?

No. You buy your own drinks at each of the five bars and choose what to order: cocktails, beer, soft drinks, or nothing at all. The tour does not provide drinks or a preset package, so you're in control of what you spend and what you consume.

How long does the true crime pub crawl take?

The Original True Crime Pub Crawl runs 2 to 2.5 hours total, including the walk between bars and time at each stop to hear the crime story and enjoy your drink.

What is the minimum age for the New Orleans true crime bar hop?

You must be 21 or older to join the tour, since it moves between bars and alcohol is available at every stop.

Is the true crime pub crawl accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes. The route is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.