French Quarter Ghost Tour
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New Orleans French Quarter: 5-Bite Food Tour & Market Walk★ 4.87 (1,454) · 2h 30m
Best priceNew Orleans French Quarter: True Crime Walking Tour★ 4.93 (350) · from US$ 30
Top ratedNew Orleans: French Quarter & Garden District Private Tour★ 5.00 (70) · from US$ 475
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New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost Stories & True Crime Walking TourYou walk through the French Quarter at night with a guide who knows the ghost stories and true crime history of Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours, covers a mile on foot, and is wheelchair accessible. You'll finish early enough to have the rest of your evening free.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans — the stories that shaped the city and the people who lived them — without having to research it yourself or wander the streets guessing which buildings matter. The evening timing means you can eat dinner first and still have your night free.
New Orleans: French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour with Local GuideYou bike through Bywater, Marigny, and the French Quarter with an owner-guide from Paved Paradise Tours, stopping at St Vincent de Paul Cemetery to learn about New Orleans' unique funerary traditions, then continuing past Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Frenchmen Street's live music venues. The tour includes helmet, water, poncho, and bike; you need moderate fitness for the ride.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the French Quarter, cemetery, and live music district without planning the route yourself or renting a bike separately — the owner-guide's local knowledge is what makes the stops matter.
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Ghost Tour, Small GroupsYou walk the French Quarter at night with a licensed local guide and up to eight other people, stopping at buildings tied to documented hauntings—Madame Lalaurie's house, a restaurant with a lingering presence, a church with its own story. The guide separates real history from legend and focuses on the people and events that left their mark. No jump scares, no gimmicks, just the stories that have stayed in the city for centuries.Is it for me?Choose this if you want the actual history of New Orleans' hauntings without the theater—a licensed guide and small group size mean you hear the real stories and can actually see the buildings they're attached to, instead of being part of a large crowd on a scripted tour.
New Orleans French Quarter: Ghost & Voodoo Walking TourYou meet your guide at a historic bar courtyard on Bourbon Street and walk through the French Quarter for 1–2 hours, stopping at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and other landmarks while hearing ghost, voodoo, and vampire stories. You can check out a real EMF paranormal detector to use during the walk, grab a drink at bars along the route, and take photos. The tour moves at a moderate pace and includes a local guide; drinks and gratuities are separate. Arrive a few minutes early to check in at the Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop gates.Is it for me?Pick this tour if you want the French Quarter's history and ghost stories from someone who lives there, without arranging your own route or timing—the local guide and fixed schedule handle both, and the paranormal angle keeps it engaging beyond a standard walk.
French Quarter New Orleans: History & Architecture Walking TourYou walk the French Quarter's original grid with a guide whose family has deep roots in New Orleans, stopping at Jackson Square and the colonial-era buildings that still line the streets. You hear the stories behind the architecture — which structures survived fires, how three centuries of Spanish, French, Creole, and American influence shaped the neighborhood — and you get an optional restroom break. The tour covers the entire French Quarter on foot and takes in the live jazz and blues that drift from the bars and courtyards around you.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want the real history of New Orleans from someone whose family actually lived it, and who don't mind walking on uneven streets to get it — the ancestral knowledge is what makes the stories stick.
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French Quarter Food Tour New Orleans: 5 Tastings & Local GuideYou walk through the French Quarter's oldest neighborhoods, stopping at five established restaurants where your guide has a table reserved. You taste red beans and rice, muffaletta, pralines, pastries, and po'boy or grits — all included, all enough for lunch. The 3-hour tour is led by a local guide and runs every day regardless of weather or group size, so your booking doesn't depend on other travelers showing up.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat your way through the French Quarter without researching five different restaurants, making reservations, or figuring out what's worth the money — the guide handles the route, the restaurants have your table ready, and the price covers all the food.
New Orleans Food Tour French Quarter: 300 years of flavorYou walk through the French Quarter's oldest streets, stopping at five-plus establishments to taste gumbo, po'boys, beignets, pralines, and café au lait while a chef explains the African, Caribbean, and French roots of each dish. The tour covers 300 years of culinary history without requiring you to research restaurants, navigate the neighborhood alone, or figure out which places are actually worth your time and money.Is it for me?Book this if you want to taste the real dishes New Orleans is known for without spending the day researching which restaurants are worth the line—the tour hits the places that have been doing it longest and explains why each one matters.
New Orleans: French Quarter & Treme Walking Tour PrivateYou walk through the French Quarter and into Treme with a private guide who shares the history of Creole settlement, architecture, and New Orleans' role as the birthplace of jazz. The tour covers up to 2 miles at your own pace with breaks as needed, tailored to what interests you most. Hotel pickup is not included, so you'll meet your guide at a set location in the French Quarter.Is it for me?Book this if you want to explore the French Quarter and Treme on foot with someone who knows the neighborhoods well, without the pace and stops dictated by a group schedule.
New Orleans French Quarter: 2-3 Hour Walking Tour & Local GuideYou walk 1.5 miles through the French Quarter with a licensed local guide over 2 to 3 hours, stopping at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Pharmacy Museum, and eight other historic sites where the guide discusses the people and events that built the city. Small groups mean real conversation instead of a script. Contact the guide before booking to confirm availability.Is it for me?Best for travelers who want to understand the French Quarter's actual history — the people, the fires, the governors, the pharmacy pioneers — rather than just see the streets. The small group size and local guide mean you get real conversation instead of a script, and the fixed route takes the planning off your hands.
French Quarter Ghost Tour — what to know before booking
This guide compares 12 bookable options for French Quarter Ghost Tour, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at US$ 30. The average rating is 4.8 out of 5, based on 3,400 traveler reviews.
Most options last up to 2 hours. 11 of the 12 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.
Frequently asked questions
How much does French Quarter Ghost Tour cost?
Prices start at US$ 30. There are 12 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 11 of the 12 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.
How long do these experiences last?
Most options last up to 2 hours. There are also shorter and longer formats to fit your itinerary.
Which one is the travelers' favorite?
New Orleans French Quarter: 5-Bite Food Tour & Market Walk is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 1,454 reviews.
Are private options available?
Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.
