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New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter★ 4.55 (13,775) · 1h 45m
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New Orleans: Ghost Tour & Haunted Pub Crawl with Free Shot★ 4.87 (325) · 2h
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New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires & Gangsters Night Walking Tour★ 5.00 (153) · 1h 45m
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✓ 2026-09-29Real price per person across the 35 options: US$ 15–US$ 69 (median US$ 35). With 100+ reviews: 28 of 35.
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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime & Voodoo Tour at 8PM with HellvisionYou walk the French Quarter for an evening tour starting at 8pm from Louis Armstrong Park, moving through Congo Square, Bourbon Street, the Court of Two Sisters, and ending at LaLaurie Mansion. The guide handles the history and the stories; a bathroom break is included. If you add Hellvision, projectors bring archived images to life on the buildings. Plan to arrive 30 minutes early for check-in, stay sober, and expect to be on your feet the whole time.Is it for me?Right for adults 17+ who want the dark history of New Orleans told by someone who knows it, without the tourist gloss. Expect to be on your feet for the full tour through the French Quarter, and plan your ride home in advance since the tour ends late and the guide cannot wait for stragglers.
New Orleans: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour 21+You walk through the French Quarter after dark with a licensed local guide, hearing stories of vampires, voodoo, and haunted mansions at Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, Royal Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion. The tour is adults-only, outdoor, and lasts the full evening. Arrive 30 minutes early or you lose your spot.Is it for me?Book this if you're 21 or older and want the actual dark history of New Orleans told by someone who lives there, without the theatrical staging—the outdoor-only format and the guide's local knowledge are what make the stories land harder than a typical haunted tour.
New Orleans: Night Cemetery & Ghost Bus Tour BYOB PickupYou’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.
New Orleans: Haunted French Quarter Carriage Tour & LaLaurie MansionYou ride through New Orleans' French Quarter in a small mule-drawn carriage with a licensed guide who connects the city's documented tragedies — fires, epidemics, murders — to the spirits people claim still haunt the buildings. You'll see St. Louis Cathedral and the LaLaurie Mansion, the real story behind the American Horror Story house. The whole tour takes an hour, stays under eight passengers, and requires you to arrive 15 minutes early at 700 Decatur Street.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main haunted history of the French Quarter without walking long distances or joining a large group — the mule-drawn carriage and 8-person limit are what make the stories feel personal instead of rushed.
New Orleans: Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour French QuarterYou walk through the French Quarter at night with a guide who separates real history from legend, see the LaLaurie Mansion from outside while hearing the full story of Madame Lalaurie's crimes, and learn about New Orleans' actual vampire subculture—who they are, where they gather, how they live. The tour is historically grounded, not theatrical, and small enough that you can ask questions as you go.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want New Orleans history that goes beyond the usual—ghost stories grounded in real events, plus a look at the city's actual vampire community. Expect to walk for two hours on old brick and pavement, which is what lets the guide show you the places and tell the stories without rushing.
New Orleans: Night Ghost & Cemetery Bus Tour with GuideYou’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.
New Orleans: French Quarter Haunted Ghost Tour & Bar StopsYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with a local guide sharing haunted history tales, see infamous spots like LaLaurie Mansion and Pirate’s Alley, stop by legendary bars for drinks or absinthe if you’re brave enough, and end near Jackson Square where the city feels both alive and haunted. It might leave you looking over your shoulder.
New Orleans: Adults-Only True Crime & Ghost Walking TourYou’ll step into New Orleans’ shadowy side on this adults-only true crime & ghost walking tour through the French Quarter. Hear chilling stories from your local guide, visit infamous spots like Beauregard-Keyes House, and feel the city’s haunted history come alive around you. If you’re curious (and maybe a little brave), this walk lingers long after it ends.
New Orleans Ghost Tour Bus: Cemetery Access with EMF ReadersYou'll hunt for paranormal activity in New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries using EMF readers, guided by someone who knows the real history behind the tombs. The tour includes exclusive after-dark access to Odd Fellows Rest, a ride in an air-conditioned bus, and stops at several historic burial sites. Expect two to three hours starting from the French Quarter, with time to explore the tombs on foot and a restroom break built in.Is it for me?Right for travelers curious about New Orleans' real history and willing to spend an evening hunting for spirits with actual ghost-hunting equipment. The pace is steady — you're on a bus between stops and walking through cemeteries on foot — so it suits most fitness levels, though it's not recommended if you have cardiovascular concerns.
New Orleans: Yellow Fever Ghost Tour & Haunted MansionsYou'll visit seven haunted locations across New Orleans's French Quarter, starting at the historic Pharmacy Museum and moving through Pirates Alley, Marie Laveau's home, and LaLaurie Mansion. The evening walking tour covers documented paranormal activity and historical crimes dating back to the Civil War, with your guide narrating at each stop rather than rushing between them. You don't arrange transportation between stops or research the locations beforehand—the tour handles both.Is it for me?This tour suits history and paranormal enthusiasts who want to learn the documented stories behind New Orleans's hauntings rather than generic ghost folklore—the guide draws from actual crimes and archives, so you're getting real history, not invented scares.
New Orleans Ghost Tour: French Quarter Haunted Locations & LaLaurieYou walk a 2-hour route through the French Quarter with a licensed guide, entering a private haunted courtyard and a bar, seeing the LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square, and hearing historically documented ghost stories tied to real events. The guide focuses on verified history rather than theatrics, and the tour includes at least one interior space most ghost tours in New Orleans don't access. Book this if you want the actual documented hauntings rather than the legend version.Is it for me?Book this if you want documented ghost stories tied to real events rather than theatrical legends, and you're willing to walk for two hours through the French Quarter—the licensed guide and private courtyard access are what set this tour apart from the standard version.
New Orleans: Ghost, Vampire & Voodoo Night Walking TourYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with a local guide who brings ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and unsolved mysteries to life. Hear chilling stories in haunted alleys and secret courtyards, see Jackson Square transformed at night, and catch the wild energy of Bourbon Street—all in just two hours.
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & LaLaurie MansionYou walk ninety minutes through New Orleans' French Quarter visiting LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, and haunted restaurants and hotels where documented deaths and unexplained events anchor the stories. Small groups mean you're not lost in a crowd, and all fees are included upfront. Book if you want the ghost history without arranging a private guide.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want New Orleans' ghost stories without booking a private guide or arranging their own route through the Quarter. The ninety-minute length fits an evening without eating into a full day, and small groups mean you're not herded through with crowds.
New Orleans: Ghost, Vampire & Voodoo Walking Tour Adults OnlyYou walk the French Quarter for two hours with a guide who practices witchcraft or voodoo, stopping at the Lalaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, and haunted hotels while hearing the graphic, uncensored history of murders, voodoo, vampires and witchcraft. A bar stop breaks up the tour, and you get access to exclusive ghost photos taken by previous guests. Small groups keep it intimate.Is it for me?Book this if you want the uncensored, graphic history of New Orleans' darkest corners told by someone who actually practices within these communities—the kind of detail and honesty you won't get from larger tour groups or family-friendly alternatives.
New Orleans: Witchcraft, Voodoo & Ghost Tour with Spell CastingYou walk the French Quarter with an expert guide who separates real history from Hollywood myth — from the Ursuline Convent and Napoleon House to the infamous LaLaurie Mansion and a working voodoo shop. The tour culminates in exclusive access to a witch coven's actual temple, where you participate in a group spell-casting ritual in the hidden courtyard. Plan for 2 to 3 hours on foot through the Quarter.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want New Orleans history beyond the surface — the real people, the documented hauntings, the cultural roots of voodoo and witchcraft — and who are comfortable with dark subject matter. The 2- to 3-hour pace keeps the experience focused and walkable, and the spell-casting ritual at the end is something you won't find on other tours.
New Orleans: Voodoo, Vampire & Ghost Walking TourYou walk the French Quarter for two hours with a local guide who covers verified ghost stories at LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral, and other haunted sites. You learn about New Orleans' vampire folklore, pirate history, and public executions—all grounded in historical research rather than theatrics. The guide is included; routes may change due to festivals or construction.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real history of New Orleans' haunted side without the theatrics—the guide's research-backed stories are what make the difference between a ghost tour and an actual account of what happened here.
New Orleans: Family Ghost Tour French Quarter & LaLaurieYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter on a family-friendly ghost tour with local stories at LaLaurie Mansion and Jackson Square. Expect small group laughs, gentle chills, and real history woven in—plus time for questions and silly moments along Royal Street. You might even catch yourself glancing over your shoulder by the end.
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour & Haunted Stories WalkYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter at night with a local guide who knows every haunted corner and story — from Jackson Square’s restless ghosts to the infamous LaLaurie Mansion’s dark secrets. Expect laughter, chills, and real moments as you explore atmospheric streets and hear tales that linger long after you leave.
New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl in French Quarter with ShotYou’ll walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter at night with a local guide who knows every ghost story and hidden alley. Expect chilling tales outside LaLaurie Mansion, drinks in haunted bars (with your first shot included), and moments where you’ll wonder if that chill on your neck is just the wind—or something else entirely.
New Orleans: Cocktail & Ghost Tour with Local HistorianYou walk the French Quarter's haunted streets with a guide who has exclusive access to bars most pub crawls can't reach, sipping cocktails while hearing documented ghost stories tied to the city's actual history. The tour lasts two to three hours, stays grounded in research rather than theatrics, and works best if you're curious about what makes New Orleans tick rather than just looking for a party. Book it if you want the drinking and the history to feel like one thing, not two.Is it for me?Book this if you want to drink and learn at the same time, and you're curious enough about New Orleans to sit with its real history—the kind that doesn't come with a punchline. The guide's years of access to bars and his research into documented stories is what makes the evening feel like something other than a standard crawl.
New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Pub Crawl & Haunted BarsYou’ll walk cobbled streets with a costumed local guide, sip cocktails in haunted bars, hear stories of voodoo and vanished pirates, and maybe catch something strange near St. Louis Cathedral. This New Orleans ghost pub crawl isn’t about jump scares—it’s about feeling the city breathe around you after dark.
New Orleans: Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour & Ghost StoriesYou walk through the French Quarter for two hours with a local guide who shares their favorite ghost stories from Jackson Square to LaLaurie Mansion, with a drink-and-restroom break halfway through. The tour covers why New Orleans is considered America's most haunted city, and you leave with the stories that locals actually tell.Is it for me?Book this if you want the real stories behind New Orleans' haunted reputation without having to research them yourself — a local guide who knows which locations matter and what actually happened in them is what makes the difference between a walk and an experience that stays with you.
New Orleans: French Quarter Haunted Ghost & Vampire WalkYou’ll wind through New Orleans’ French Quarter by lamplight with a local guide sharing ghost stories outside LaLaurie Mansion and inside the Pharmacy Museum. Listen for footsteps that aren’t yours as you hear tales of vampires and haunted theaters—then decide for yourself what lingers in these old walls long after midnight.
New Orleans Dark History Walking Tour: Ghosts & Legends RouteIf you want to hear true ghost stories and see where New Orleans’ darkest legends really happened, this tour is for you. You’ll walk with a local who knows every secret corner and get details most folks never hear.
New Orleans French Quarter: Haunted Walking Tour, Legends & Small GroupsYou’ll wander New Orleans’ French Quarter by gaslight with a local guide sharing haunting tales—LaLaurie Mansion chills, pirate bars, voodoo legends—plus stop for cocktails and see hidden corners most miss. Small groups keep things personal. The city’s mysteries will stay with you long after you leave.
Ghost tour French Quarter: Vampire lore and LaLaurie MansionYou’ll walk New Orleans’ haunted French Quarter at night with a local guide, hear true ghost and vampire stories (including custom fang lore), and stand outside infamous places like LaLaurie Mansion. Expect laughter mixed with chills—and moments that linger long after you leave Royal Street behind.
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: Haunted walking tour with guideYou’ll follow a local guide through New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark, hearing true ghost stories as you pass places like LaLaurie Mansion and Pirates Alley. Feel the city’s eerie atmosphere up close and share quiet moments with your group — experiences you’ll remember long after you leave those old streets behind.
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.
Destrehan Plantation Haunted Ghost Tour: 90 minutes with ghost-hunting gearYou arrive at Destrehan Plantation at 6:30 p.m. and spend 90 minutes walking the Big House and grounds with an interpreter and ghost-hunting tools in hand. You'll use dowsing rods and EMF readers in the rooms where spirits have been reported, learning the plantation's history—including the 1811 Slave Revolt—as you search. Arrange your own transport to and from the site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to actively search for ghosts rather than just hear about them, and you're comfortable walking through a historic house at night with equipment in hand. The 90 minutes keeps it focused, so you're not committing a full evening.
New Orleans Ghost Hunt: Paranormal Investigation & EquipmentYou'll investigate inside two rotating haunted locations in the French Quarter with real paranormal equipment—SLS cameras, spirit boxes, REM pods, and meters—under the guidance of an experienced investigator. Groups stay small (13 max), you record your own evidence, and a restroom break is included. Meet 30 minutes early at the check-in point to get started.Is it for me?This is for people curious about the paranormal who want to do the investigating themselves rather than listen to ghost stories from the sidewalk—the equipment and the access to actual buildings inside the locations are what set it apart from a standard walking tour.
Destrehan Plantation: Haunted Night Tour & Voodoo HistoryYou get picked up from the French Quarter and driven to Destrehan Plantation for an after-dark tour led by a historian who covers the 1811 slave revolt, the diverse people who built the plantation, and the real history of Voodoo in Louisiana. The tour includes transportation both ways and live commentary throughout the evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Louisiana's actual history—slavery, resistance, and spiritual culture—rather than a sanitized version, and you'd rather not arrange your own transport out to the plantation or navigate the stories alone.
Frequently asked questions
Can I book with free cancellation?
Yes: 35 of the 35 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: Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour French Quarter is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.55 out of 5 across 13,775 reviews.
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