New Orleans: Yellow Fever Ghost Tour & Haunted Mansions

Summary

Haunted streets yellow fever tales voodoo legends and dark history

You’ll follow a local guide through New Orleans’ most haunted streets after dark, hearing chilling yellow fever ghost stories outside the Pharmacy Museum and LaLaurie Mansion. Walk Pirates Alley where duels once echoed, glimpse voodoo legends at Marie Laveau’s home, and feel the city’s eerie energy settle around you. It’s more than just scares — it lingers long after.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore haunted New Orleans sites

• Meet at the Pharmacy Museum
• Visit historic Pirates Alley
• View Marie Laveau's home
• See Delphine LaLaurie's Mansion

Top questions

How long is the New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour?

The tour covers seven haunted locations in one evening; specific duration isn’t listed but expect a full evening walk.

Is the Yellow Fever Ghost Tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can join if they’re in a pram or stroller; content may be intense for some kids.

Where does the tour start?

The tour meets at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum on Chartres Street.

Does the tour include LaLaurie Mansion?

Yes, you will see the location of LaLaurie Mansion during the tour.

Are service animals allowed on this ghost tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

Is public transportation available nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options near the starting point.

Do I need to be physically fit for this walking tour?

You should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness for this walking tour.

What’s included

Your evening includes guided walks to seven of New Orleans’ most haunted places like LaLaurie Mansion and Pirates Alley, starting at the historic Pharmacy Museum with local stories along every stop—plus stroller access for little ones and service animal allowance throughout your route.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I didn’t expect to jump when that streetcar clanged past us on Royal Street, but my nerves were already on edge. We’d only just started our Yellow Fever Ghost Tour in New Orleans, outside the old Pharmacy Museum, and our guide (Marcus, born-and-raised here) was already spinning stories about doctors with leeches and “cures” that sounded more like torture. The air smelled faintly of rain and something sweet — maybe jasmine? Or maybe just the city itself. I kept glancing over my shoulder. Silly, but you get caught up in it.

We wandered down Pirates Alley where Marcus pointed out dueling scars still etched in the bricks. Someone in our group tried to joke about ghosts being afraid of tourists; Marcus just grinned and told us about yellow fever burials happening right under our feet. It’s weird how a place can feel so alive at night, even when you’re talking about so much death. The LaLaurie Mansion looked almost ordinary until he described what happened inside — I swear the windows felt darker after that. And then there was Marie Laveau’s house, with candles flickering by the gate. Li laughed when I tried to say her name right in French Creole — probably butchered it.

I still think about how quiet it got sometimes between stops, except for a distant saxophone or someone calling out from a balcony. Seven haunted places in one night sounds like a lot, but honestly it went by fast — not rushed though, just… full. If you’re into true crime or ghost stories (or both), this day trip through New Orleans’ haunted corners is kind of perfect. Even if you don’t believe in ghosts, you’ll leave with goosebumps anyway.