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Hear chilling tales of the city's paranormal activity on one of these guided tours.

Best New Orleans Ghost Tours

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Often referred to as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans is filled with stories of ghosts, Voodoo, magic, pirates, vampires and more. There's no better way to learn about the city's haunted history than on a guided ghost tour, where local experts share their insider knowledge. U.S. News compiled this list of the top New Orleans ghost tours, considering traveler sentiment and expert opinion.

Ghost City Tours – The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $10 Duration: 1.5 hours

During Ghost City Tours' Ghosts of New Orleans Tour, guides lead visitors on a walk to some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, including restaurants, hotels and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion. Despite its recounting of the city's gruesome crimes and murders, the tour is considered kid-friendly. And according to reviewers, the experience is both informative and entertaining for all ages.

Tours are offered nightly at 8 p.m.; additional tours at 4 and 6 p.m. may be available as well (offerings vary by day). Other experiences from this tour outfitter include adults-only tours like a haunted pub crawl and a Killers and Thrillers tour, which focuses on the city's most notorious crimes and murders.

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French Quarter Phantoms – Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $22; kids from $5 Duration: 2 hours

Tourists enjoy a double dose of spooky tales regarding local hauntings and vampire lore on this tour with French Quarter Phantoms. Tours are led by licensed guides who revel in talking about disease, disaster, sinister spirits and murder in the city. That said, guides promise the thrills are mixed in with lots of laughs. According to visitors, the guides are excellent, funny and entertaining. What's more, reviewers describe the walking tour as family-friendly.

Tours are offered nightly at 6 and 8 p.m. French Quarter Phantoms runs other tours in New Orleans , including outings to Tremé and the Garden District, among other neighborhoods.

Witches Brew Tours – 3 in 1 French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour

Price: Adults from $33; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

If you're on the hunt for a tour that covers the history of the French Quarter, the city's unique above-ground cemeteries and its relationship to Voodoo, reviewers say you can't go wrong with this tour. Along the excursion, your guide will discuss New Orleans customs, traditions, architecture and superstitions, and take you to visit a cemetery, where you'll learn about the city's unique interment process. You'll also hear about the history of Voodoo and visit Congo Square, located in Louis Armstrong Park.

The tour is offered daily at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The tour is capped at 28 people, and reservations are required. For even more spine-chilling tales, consider the company's 4 in 1 tour, which includes stories of vampires in the Crescent City.

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Royal Carriages – New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $40 Duration: 1 hour

Climb aboard a mule-drawn carriage to clip-clop through the streets of the French Quarter on the New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour. Tourgoers will learn about haunted hotels, Voodoo history, vampires and more as they ride slowly through the quarter. Reviewers appreciate the knowledgeable guides and the relaxed pace of this small group tour, which is capped at eight passengers.

Tours are offered seven days a week at multiple times between 3 and 10:30 p.m. Royal Carriages also offers a daytime history tour of the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods, as well as private carriage rides.

Haunted History Tours – French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour

Price: Adults from $30; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

The French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour visits sites of documented hauntings found in police records, city archives and the company's own paranormal investigations. Along the way, guides share entertaining tales of the French Quarter's most famous residents. Reviewers praise the guides for their storytelling abilities. They also appreciate the emphasis on history throughout the tour.

Tours are offered daily at 3, 6 and 8 p.m. Ghost tours of the Garden District, haunted pub crawls and cemetery tours are also available.

Free Tours By Foot – New Orleans Voodoo Tour

Price: Free Duration: 1.5 hours

On the New Orleans Voodoo Tour, participants will learn about this mysterious and often misunderstood religion, which is still practiced today. Guides will talk about the history, culture and beliefs of both past and current practitioners, including the famous Voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Highlights include visits to Congo Square, the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum and modern Voodoo shrines, among others. Visitors praise the excellent and informative guides.

Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Though tourgoers can name their own price, reservations are required. Free Tours By Foot offers a variety of walking tours with ghost, cemetery and food themes.

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New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours – Haunted Pub Crawl

Price: From $32 Duration: 2 hours

Led by New Orleans historians, the Haunted Pub Crawl aims to teach visitors the historical origins of the city's most legendary ghost stories. Tourgoers visit locations investigated by real ghost hunters (as seen on popular TV shows), all with a drink in hand. According to reviewers, this is the perfect way to explore New Orleans thanks to the insightful, humorous guides. Highlights include the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and tales of the French Quarter's haunted past.

Tours meet nightly at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 21 years old to join the tour. The company also offers tours that visit the city's most famous cemeteries, as well as Voodoo and vampire tours.

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours – Ghost Tour

Price: Adults from $28; kids from $17 Duration: 2 hours

When you wander through the French Quarter with New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours, guides promise to thrill and chill you with tales of haunted buildings, events, legends and true crimes dating back to the Civil War. You'll learn about hauntings at the Andrew Jackson Hotel, the Ursuline Convent and Muriel's Jackson Square, as well as the yellow fever epidemic and Marie Laveau. You'll even hear about the city's present-day paranormal activity. According to visitors, the experience is informative and lots of fun, thanks to the engaging tour guides.

Tours run daily at 5:30 and 8 p.m. For a break from the ghost stories, consider the company's Garden District tour.

New Orleans Secrets – Mysteries of Voodoo Tour

Price: From $39 Duration: 2 hours

On the Mysteries of Voodoo Tour, guides promise to tell you the true history, culture and beliefs of Voodoo and dispel the myths surrounding it. Guides are either Voodoo practitioners or have spent years studying the religion academically, and they'll cover topics related to Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, slavery, spells, dolls, potions and much more. The tour is limited to nine people, so you can ask all the questions you like – an aspect visitors appreciate. In addition, you'll have the chance to see more than a dozen real Voodoo shrines and altars at several locations throughout the French Quarter.

Tours are generally offered Wednesday through Sunday at 1 or 3 p.m., depending on the day. The company also operates several food and history tours.

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Gray Line – Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $27; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours

Explore the French Quarter's most haunted buildings, streets and alleys on this evening walking tour. Between stops, your guide will regale you with stories of local legend and paranormal sightings. Reviewers recommend this tour, praising the informative, personable guides. Travelers also appreciate that guides weave in a fair amount of interesting New Orleans history throughout the tour.

Tours depart nightly at 7 p.m. from the Gray Line ticket office in the French Quarter. The excursion is not recommended for kids younger than 10. Hoping to explore beyond the French Quarter? Gray Line operates a variety of day trips to nearby swamps and plantations .

Unique NOLA Tours – Lewd Spirits Tour

Price: From $37 Duration: 2 hours

Hear risqué tales of adultery, murder and mayhem on this tour of the French Quarter, which stops at three bars, including a former brothel. Reviewers applaud the knowledgeable guides for their humor and storytelling abilities. Travelers also enjoy the bars visited.

Tours, which are restricted to adults 21 and older, depart nightly at 5 and 8 p.m. Note that drinks are not included in the ticket price. If you're traveling with kids and looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy, the company also offers a kid-friendly ghost tour, among other options.

Hottest Hell Tours – Walking the Devil's Empire Tour

Many reviewers called this tour the highlight of their New Orleans trip thanks to the excellent guides, who travelers describe as "master storytellers." Along the stroll, you'll hear stories of true crime, Voodoo, vampires and ghosts, passing landmarks like Congo Square, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and the St. Germain House, one of the city's most photographed homes that was allegedly once home to a vampire. You can also upgrade to "Hell Vision" – a handheld projector that you can use to see historical documents, photos and more while on tour.

Tours depart nightly at 5 and 8 p.m. This is an adults-only experience; children are not allowed. Hottest Hell Tours also operates walking tours of the city's former red-light district (Storyville) and a Voodoo tour, among other options.

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New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour

New Orleans is a city with a dark and sometimes sinister history. With Royal Carriages History & Haunts Carriage Tour, you'll discover a few of the reported hauntings, as well as the legends behind them!

A Haunted History Tour of New Orleans

 FEEL THE FRIGHT OF THE NIGHT WITH NEW ORLEANS' BEST HAUNTED TOUR

Why is the French Quarter is considered to be one of the most haunted areas in America? For over 300 years New Orleans has been filled with disasters, tragedies, supernatural occurrences, and played host to more than one vampire.

Stories of ghosts, powerful voodoo practitioners, and true crimes   . With so much paranormal activity happening in our city, the best way to tour these haunted locations is by a carriage ride.

Royal Carriages is the oldest and best New Orleans tour company in New Orleans. The History & Haunts Tour is the  best Haunted tour in New Orleans. With a local guide, you'll stroll around the streets of the French Quarter hearing true historical stories that give life to spirits in the city. 

A carriage tour during the day or night, what a wonderfully spooky way to see the town, learn a bit of history, and experience a one-of-a-kind adventure! If you are looking for the  best haunted tour in New Orleans , make sure make a reservation with  Royal Carriages. 

Royal Carriages was awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award by Louisiana Travel Association. 

History & Haunts

New orleans ghost tour reviews.

HIGHLIGHT OF MY TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS "Anyone coming to New Orleans needs to do the History and Haunts Carriage Tour. I thought I knew a lot about New Orleans, but I learned so much about details they don't print in the history books. I'm glad we ended up doing this tour on our first night because throughout our trip the stories came flooding back. Do this tour. Do it first. Then do another. Thank you, Royal Carriages! We will never forget you, and we'll definitely be back!"  

-TripAdvisor Member, Jennifer J

FUN RIDE, VERY SCARY GHOST STORIES "We took the ghost story carriage ride and our driver was great! She made New Orleans and its ghostly history come to life."

-TripAdvisor Member, sladd1955 of Glasgow, Kentucky

WELL WORTH THE MONEY "Had a great tour around the quarter, passing various historical ghostly places, with lots of good stories by our driver. He was great, very informative and congenial, with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend Royal Carriages for any tour that they do."

- TripAdvisor Member, Janice G

DIFFERENT THAN YOUR AVERAGE TOUR "We went on a ghost tour on mule and buggy with chicory the amazing mule. The tour guide was really friendly and helpful, lots of awesome history and stories of the horrors and ghosts in the French Quarter!"

- TripAdvisor Member, N. Hillman of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

GREAT STORY TELLING "We booked this in advance a nightly carriage ride with ghost stories of the French Quarter...very good horse which is called Pearl and she is white and the story teller James great way to relax along the streets hearing the dark tales especially the woman who had her slaves chained at all times even when there was a fire!!!....excellent night cannot recommend this enough after a hard day's walking great way to chill in the evening. Bravo!!!!"

                                                                                                                                                     - TripAdvisor Member, poko55 of New Castle, NY                                           

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Special Notes:

• This is a 1-hour group carriage tour travels at a leisurely pace and with small groups exceeding no more than 8 passengers per carriage. 
• This carriage tour travels throughout the historic French Quarter.
• This tour departs from 700 Decatur Street, in front of Jackson Square. All tour participants must check in with the Royal Carriages Manager which will place you on the correct carriage for the tour. 

Photography is encouraged. We cannot guarantee that you will see a ghost (no one can guarantee that) but past tour participants have taken photos that we believe evidence of ghosts or spirits that appear in the form of unexplainable shadows, orbs, or mist. 

• Due to the popular nature of this specific tour, tickets are required to guarantee your seat on the carriage. We are usually unable to accommodate those guests who arrive without pre-purchased tickets. 
• Tickets and instructions are emailed immediately after purchase. Having printed tickets is not necessary.

Ghost Tours

Other Tours

Private carriage tour.

Let our expert guides tailor a tour just for you! This unique one hour carriage experience travels through the French Quarter and beyond. These more intimate carriages seat 1-4 people per party.

1/2 Hour Tour is $150 1 Hour Tour is $300

French Quarter and More Tour

This fully narrated, hour long tour travels the centuries old French Quarter and the Faubourg Marigny; both neighborhoods as rich in history as they are in character. See architecture up close, and hear stories of famous New Orleanians.

1 hour tour - $60 per person (13 & up) $40 per person kids (5-12) Children 4 and under free (1 per paid adult)

Mules in the Marigny Walking Tour

Stable and neighborhood walking tour.

Explore the home of our Mules and stroll through one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans.

2 hour tour - $35 per person (13 & up) $25 per person kids (5-12) Children 4 and under free (1 per paid adult)

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This was my grandson 1st time and Nat made it very interesting for him. It was really cold and he still took his time to tell good stories. Great job!!

TripAdvisor Member: Cynthias F of Greensboro, North Carolina, USA

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We are now open for walking tours only with full COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Please stay tuned for our launch of carriage tours as we phase back in. In the meantime, we invite you to book as we expand our product.

Experience New Orleans’s Most Haunted Ghost Tour

Are you ready for US Ghost Adventures’ New Orleans Ghost Tour? Join us for a ghost tour of New Orleans’ most bone-chilling haunted locations and learn why New Orleans is the most haunted city in America

We’ll take you to famous haunts Like the LaLaurie mansion, and terrifying stories of voodoo and pirates. Embark on an experience you’ll take with you to the grave…if you dare.

Ghost Tour Meeting Location : 615 Pere Antoine Alley, in front of the steps of the St. Louis Cathedral

Tour Duration : 1hr, 1 mile walking

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Ghost tours are held nightly, rain or shine!

The Experiences You've Heard About

French Quarter Ghosts and Ghouls of New Orleans

Discover the spirits of New Orleans, born out of pestilence and ruin, on a chilling ghost tour through the haunted streets of the French Quarter.

Blood and Magic: Voodoo and Vampire True Crime Tour

Experience the mystique that exemplifies a huge part of New Orleans culture through the eyes of Voodoo and the French Quarter's best kept secrets.

New Orleans Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghastly tales about the most historic haunts and revered watering holes the infamous Crescent City has to offer.

Big Easy Bayou Bites French Quarter Food Tour

Take a bite out the French Quarter, the long standing culinary and cultural capital of the United States, and taste what makes New Orleans so unique.

Frenchman Street Music and Murals Bayou Bar Crawl

Let the good times roll on world-famous Frenchmen Street. An experience of the best murals, music, and merry-making drinks provided by the Big Easy.

Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous

Stroll through the Garden District, home to the largest collection of antebellum homes in the South, and learn about the darker side of the city's elite.

Visit the Most Haunted Places in New Orleans

From the Civil War soldiers to tortured slaves, Great Fires, and even murdered mafia hitmen, the ghosts of New Orleans are as varied as the city itself. Stand in the very streets where Madame Laveau, a Louisiana Creole Voodoo practitioner and “Queen of Voodoo, gained notoriety for her spells and undeniable abilities. Today, her gravesite remains a shrine and place where people continue to request her magic be done.

Visit sites that were tragically affected by the Great Fires, including The Andrew Jackson Hotel. Located on the grounds where The Great Fire of 1794 claimed a boarding school and the lives of five boys, the hotel is known for its eerie activity and spooky haunts. And each location only gets creepier and darker from there.

The LaLaurie Mansion

Madame Marie Delphine McCarty was born into a wealthy family and, along with her third husband, Frenchman M. LaLaurie, became the toast of the town. During one of their extravagant parties, a fire broke out, exposing the couple’s darkest, most horrid secret: the captivity and treatment of her slaves. Today, it’s known as one of the most haunted homes in New Orleans and quite possibly the nation.

Old Ursuline Convent

The Old Ursuline Convent is one of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley, once housing the French order of Ursuline nuns and orphan girls from French convents. Sent to the New World as potential suitors for French men making their fortunes in French Louisiana’s colonies, it’s believed the girls brought European vampires with them upon their arrival.

The Sultan’s Palace

The Sultan’s Palace is an opulent French Quarter mansion with a dark and mysterious past. In the 1800s, it was said to be the residence of a Turkish sultan who met a gruesome end, alongside his harem, in a blood-soaked massacre. Today, the mansion is shrouded in eerie tales of ghostly apparitions, blood-curdling screams, and the overpowering scent of incense lingering in the air.

Test your bravery, and join us!

What to expect on your new orleans ghost tour.

The mystique of NOLA is amplified by strange, unexplained, and fantastic hauntings that have made the city one of the most haunted in America. New Orleans Ghosts takes you on a journey to answer the who, what, how, and why behind the city’s notorious history of tragedy, mystery, and death.

From its inception, New Orleans has been the site of some unbelievable and horrific events. This perfect melting pot of occurrences has created terrifying activity that continues to both intrigue and baffle all those who visit the Big Easy.

Whether you’re visiting for Mardi Gras or looking to take in the best Jazz music in the nation, you can’t leave NOLA without experiencing the side of the city that gives it its haunted reputation. You don’t have to believe in ghosts to take a New Orleans ghost tour – you just need to be prepared to believe.

Discover the Horrors That Haunt New Orleans

Learn about the town executioner who took the lives of thousands of people and where their souls remain.

Visit some prominent locations, such as Muriel’s Jackson Square, which was rebuilt only to witness another dark tragedy.

Discover the victims of destructive fires who can be seen and felt all over this incredibly haunted city.

Check out the mansions with tortured souls as inhabitants and squares that served as execution sites.

Take a walk with us to uncover the spirits of NOLA’s demented past, which has created a haunted city unlike any other.

Why You Should Book Your NOLA Ghost Tour Tonight!

You are a fan of the otherworldly

We endeavor to delight all guests with fantastic stories of the ghosts in the very places that they haunt. Sometimes groups will encounter unexplained activity while on tour. You might be one of these lucky people.

New Orleans has several official and unofficial religions. With a rich and splendid past, there are many kinds of ghosts and hauntings here, layered on top of a rich and exotic VooDoo culture, and if you add in the tales of Vampires, The Crescent City quickly rises to the top of any supernatural enthusiasts list of hotspots.

You want a crash course in the history of this magnificent town

Every tale comes from a different era in the colorful history of New Orleans; we paint a vivid picture of the lives and loves of the ghosts we visit. Like the French Creole master and his Octoroon mistress whom he loved but did not leave his wife for.

Hear her tale of a cruel and heartless death as she waited naked and freezing on the roof of their cottage just to prove her love for him while he played cards in the warm indoors below. His lovelorn ghost roams the roofs of the French Quarter seeking out the love he put to death.

We recount will many other stories of death and terror on the streets of NOLA and the touching, personal stories that led to such tragic, untimely deaths that mean their spirits cannot pass on peacefully.

You want something that works for everyone, regardless of age

We may be historically accurate and unnaturally scary, but we’re also appropriate for all ages. No matter who you are or why you’re in New Orleans, we’ll make sure you have a great time on your ghost tours. Fully accessible and open to all ages.

Couples are especially welcome. A ghost tour makes a great date, and have seen many romances blossom while listening to terrifying stories on the streets of the Crescent City.

You have a short stay in New Orleans

We can help you get the most out of your short stay here in the Crescent City. As well as an entertaining spell of time with your professional and experienced tour guides, you get to see some of the prime sights and sounds of the New Orleans French Quarter.

Such will be the power of the stories. We promise that you will have no trouble recounting the history and the horror of the sites you saw. They say a story is ten times more memorable than a fact, and boy! do we have some stories for you?

You don’t believe in ghosts

Not everyone has the capacity to experience the supernatural. Children, animals, and a few others can feel the energies of the dead. If you are not among them, don’t worry; this tour will give you plenty to scoff at. But hear the stories; every ghost tale contains a moral, a lesson, or some wisdom from the past.

You will hear about the verifiable history of New Orleans and its layered and gruesome past. We promise to commit to accuracy in the historical presentations and only the most well-reported and confirmed ghost stories.

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Bloody Mary and her team of psychic experts specialize in reading tarot cards, palms, and bones. Energy healing with Qui Going, Reiki & Psychic Mediumship by appointment! Try our full Séance experience. All offered at the Psychic Spa for a 1-on-1 private experience, group options or as part of your party. Our mediums and mystics await you. Spiritual services: cleansings, banishings, shadow work, guided meditation, past lives.

  Bloody Mary New Orleans offers public and private small group tours, cemetery, ghost tours, custom outings, immersive cultural explores, Voodoo  field trips w ritual power site , weddings, and the country's #1 longest running public Ghost Hunts; plus Do THE New Orleans Séance  experience and all the fabulous Psychic services. Choose from a wide variety of spiritual journeys & urban adventures. off the beaten path designed to satisfy even the most discerning palates.

 All Bloody Mary New Orleans ghost tours and cultural explores are by reservation only to ensure quality. We have a full-service brick ‘n mortar with The Haunted Museum & Spirit Shop.We are a woman-owned, local family-run business. This is our life. We are proud to stand apart from the upstarts you can find."

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Gossip & Grandeur: A Stroll through New Orleans’ Garden District

Join us on a journey through New Orleans’ most coveted neighborhood: the Garden District. Mansions and mysteries await you as you walk through the lifestyles of the rich and famous both past and present.

The New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Vodou, and Vampire Tour

On this tour you will learn that truth can be stranger than fiction. Learn all about hauntings, spirits, and well-documented paranormal activity over New Orleans 300+ years.

The Witchpack: Tour Combo Pack

Can’t decide which tour to take? Take two! For only $50 per person, you will get admission to both the New Orleans Vodou & French Quarter Cultural Experience and the New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Vodou, & Vampire Tour.

Ready for a Tour?

We specialize in cemetery, haunted, and historical tours featuring ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and other paranormal history, offering the best-haunted tours of New Orleans. We highly recommend taking multiple tours for the full New Orleans experience!

Eras of New Orleans: A History Lovers Walking Tour

Prepare to be transported through time and find out what life was like during different eras of New Orleans history. History lovers unite for this truly unique experience!

Drunk Spirits: New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

As you imbibe spirits at some of our city’s most famous bars, our uniquely qualified and experienced tour guides will unearth for you what only the locals know but dare not speak.

New Orleans Vodou & French Quarter Cultural Experience

On this magical walk through the French Quarter, your guide will tell you the tales of the dead outside of St. Louis Cemetery #1, weave the story of our Voodoo Queen near her original home, and explore the famous Jackson Square in all its incredible history! 

VIP Small Group Tour

If you enjoy having a more exclusive tour with your friends, we have an offer for you. It’s called the VIP Small Group Ghost Tour. It is the same as the 4-in-1 tour, but the group size is limited to 15 people versus the normal tour of 28 people.

Adults Only Haunted Ghost Tour (21+ONLY)

Join us for a journey through the enigma of New Orleans and all of its darkness. Hear stories of the paranormal and how our ghosts came to haunt our streets on this 21+-only tour.

New Orleans Cemetery Experience: Secrets, Death, and Exploration

Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed historical cemeteries with a masterful storyteller.

Why take a Witches Brew Tour?

We specialize in cemetery, haunted, and historical tours featuring ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and other paranormal history , offering the best haunted tours of New Orleans . Hear chilling stories told by our 5-star tour guides of horror and of the history of the ghosts that linger here , exploring haunted attractions and more . You will be entertained with vampire lore and legend, listen to the truth about voodoo and hear the incredible story of our Voodoo Queen , and be spooked by spirits on our ghost haunting tours . Choose if you must, but we highly recommend taking multiple tours for the full New Orleans experience!  

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15 Best New Orleans Ghost Tours That Will Creep You Out

March 30, 2021 //  by  Southern Trippers

If you’re heading to the Big Easy and you’re looking for something spooky to do to pass the time we recommend you check out these terribly creepy New Orleans ghost tours! 

There are plenty of haunted places in the South , but you can’t miss out on the chance to experience some of its ghastly histories firsthand while you’re visiting the most haunted city in the United States. From fires and hurricanes to infamous murderers and plagues, Crescent City has over 3 centuries of troubled past experiences that live around every street corner.

For a city that loves to indulge in all the pleasures life has to offer with its delicious food, party lifestyle, and ubiquitous street musicians providing New Orleans with its own soundtrack it can’t seem to escape its dark past.

After going on one of these ghost tours in New Orleans, you might find out exactly why. No matter what haunted spots you choose to explore, we recommend you tread carefully and with respect, some of the city’s oldest spirits don’t like to be mocked!

Don’t forget to check out some of the most Haunted Hotels in New Orleans!

New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

Ghosts, voodoo, and vampires oh my! With so many New Orleans ghost tours to go on, why not fit as many scary tales with The New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo, & Vampire Walking Tour in one night as possible?

If you’re looking to walk around the city at night led by knowledgeable experts this is the tour for you. Visitors will start at the French Quarter and end up in Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar (one of New Orlean’s oldest structures) all while listening to real-life tales of witches, vampires, and ghosts that lurk around every corner.

When you’re looking to see a little bit of everything that the city’s spooky history has to offer without getting overwhelmed by walking through the dark streets all on your own.

Book here: New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour & Bar Stops

One of the more unique ghost tours in New Orleans, the Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour & Bar Stops takes guests on an adult-only expedition where you’ll learn all about the city’s more indelicate past and hopefully meet the ghosts of those who refuse to let go of these indecorous betrayals.

Walk around some of the city’s seedier spots with a cheeky tour guide who will gladly enlighten you on the scandalous histories of spots like New Orleans Creole Cookery (where adultery lead to murder) and May Baily’s place (The Big Easy’s first licensed bordello).

If you’re looking for a mix of the spooky and indelicate, then we recommend you enjoy this nighttime tour where spirits and spirits collide. We still aren’t convinced there is a single bar in New Orleans that isn’t haunted.

Book here: Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour & Bar Stops

French Quarter Ghost Tour

Of all the  NOLA ghost tours visitors can choose we recommend French Quarter Ghost Tour to anyone who is looking for a level-headed and academically inclined experience.

Head to the French Quarter to meet your tour guide (who will have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in history) for a two-hour jaunt around historical spots like Sultan’s Palace. You’ll find very little theatricality on this expedition, but plenty of occult history shared by college professors, history teachers, and history students. 

Does knowing that your tour guide is a well-learned academic make the tour less scary? Or does it mean that there’s enough proof to make even the most questioning minds believe in the paranormal? 

The tour is kid friendly and guests may bring their own alcoholic beverages.

B ook here: French Quarter Ghost Tour

Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo, & Vampire Tour

At first, this might seem like just another New Orleans ghost tour where visitors can show up and let loose (while also getting their minds scared silly), but Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo, & Vampire Tour has a few surprises up its sleeves.

You can either go on their 7 pm tour where they walk you through an alternative route and share often forgotten true crime tales or the classic tour which starts at 8 pm. If you choose the latter,  choosing their VIP Hellvision option will give you a chance to see the bloody images straight from the archives on the very streets where they happened.

Book here: Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo, & Vampire Tour

New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo or Cemetery Insiders Tour

For those looking to maximize their NOLA ghost tours experience the New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo or Cemetery Insiders Tour includes all the big stops and gives all the juicy insider info you might miss out on without one of their guides.

Since the tours happen during the day it’s a great choice for visitors who don’t want to get too scared while taking a peek into the Big Easy’s mystifying past.From the unique architecture of the city to the history of Voodoo, the tour guides will give you a complete look at what makes New Orleans N’awlins.

You can make the choice to take the Cemetery Insider Tour and take a deep dive into the hundreds of years of history the crypts and graves have to offer.

Book here: New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo or Cemetery Insiders Tour

New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions

This is the best ghost tour in New Orleans for fans of True Crime. Let the experts at New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions help you sift between fact and legend.

The adult-only night tour promises visitors a grounded reframing of famous haunted stories and instead refocuses the history of spots like The Lalaurie Mansion, Omni Royal Orleans, and Jackson Square.

This 2-hour tour is not for the weak as it looks at real life murders and crimes that happened at these spots.

Book here: New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions

Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

Walk down Bourbon Street and enjoy the first drink on the house on this haunted pub crawl in New Orleans. 

Get ready to listen to tales filled with murder and bedlam on this historically focused pub crawl while you walk down the spots the very events occured. 

Even though drinks will be aplenty the tour guide’s top priority will be to get visitors the best chance at experiencing New Orlean’s paranormal history.

Start at Tujague’s and walk down Pirate’s Alley and end your nighttime tour on the infamous Bourbon Street to keep the party going. You have to be 21+ in order to go on the tour.

This is one of our favorite things to do and you should add it to your Weekend In New Orleans Itinerary.

Book here: Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

If you’re a fan of Interview with the Vampire, take a nice evening stroll around town on this two-hour New Orleans vampire tour . Discover the eternal secrets that the city’s undead has to offer.

The Paris of the South is well-known for its history of murder and tragedy, but what not everyone realizes is that ghosts aren’t the only specters that roam the dark cobblestoned streets at night.

Stop by Boutique Du Vampyre, the must-go spot for all the local vampires and see what it’s like to shop like the undead.

If you’re brave enough to enter the tour ends at a vampire tavern. What delicious secrets will you learn when you step inside? Just beware, the vampire community in New Orleans is alive and well.

Book here: New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

New Orleans Voodoo and Cemetery Tour

One of the more specific New Orleans ghost tours visitors can walk around the city’s oldest cemeteries and learn about the origins of Voodoo on New Orleans Voodoo and Cemetery Tour .

Visit the final resting place of The Voodoo Queen while listening to thrilling legends of Marie Paris Laveau, visit the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, and pick up a potion or a spell at Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo.

This daytime tour will take you through the Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 where the lines between the living and the dead blur.

Book here: New Orleans Voodoo and Cemetery Tour

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Drive around on a mule-drawn carriage one of the most unique New Orleans ghost tours just like they did in the 18th-century with New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour .

Let yourself (and seven other passengers) be shown around town on this intimate tour through one of the most haunted neighborhoods in the U.S. all while listening to the centuries of tragedies those living in the French Quarter endured.

This one hour tour is great for families or those who don’t want a ghost hunting adventure.

Book here: New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

If you are enjoying a family vacation and still want to enjoy a good fright Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans, a family-friendly ghost tour in New Orleans is the tour you are looking for.

This 2-hour walking tour is the perfect mix of scary and educational. You’ll get to learn all the history behind the hauntings around The French Quarter while not diving into all of the gory details.

It’s a great way to keep the kids entertained without scaring them… too much. What’s a ghost tour without a little bit of spooky fun?

Book here: Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans

Of all the New Orleans haunted tours The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans presents an unfiltered history of two of the most powerful women ever to have lived in the city, Marie Laveau and Madame LaLaurie

On the tour you will stop by both of their well-known homes and your guide will walk you through the legacy these two unforgettable women left behind.

They say there is no rest for the wicked so beware, the ladies might still be home and waiting to greet some visitors.

Book here: The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans

New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour

Are you hoping to focus more on the unique cemeteries of New Orleans? Then the New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour is the ghost tour you are looking for.

Founded in 1789, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 has over 200 years of history buried above ground in its unique and eccentric plots. From famous Voodoo Queens to long-forgotten citizens, no one is too grand or lowly to escape a stay in one of the vaults.

If you think an hour and a half is more than enough time to explore a cemetery, this expansive and unique spot might change your mind. You certainly won’t want to leave before you see Nicholas Cage’s burial plot!

Book here: New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Walking Tour

Legends, Folklore, Superstitions & Spells

If you believe all of the hauntings and paranormal happenings around the city are a thing of the past, the guides at New Orleans: Legends, Folklore, Superstitions & Spells are ready to change your mind. 

New Orleans is a true melting pot and a home to many diverse cultures and religions which have centuries of roots planted in its soil. This 2-hour walking tour gives visitors insight into Cajun legends, Voodoo practices, and how those chilling pasts influence contemporary culture. 

You’ll also get a look into the local superstitions and maybe even learn how to keep yourself safe from those things that go bump in the night.

Book here: New Orleans: Legends, Folklore, Superstitions & Spells

2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night

Before you go on the 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night you may want to go change your clothes…and make sure to wear something black for this New Orleans ghost tour.

This experience is not for the faint of heart. Tour guides lead their victims– we mean visitors– around above-ground cemeteries and a converted church after dark. While they share the chilling stories, they’ll be handling ghost hunting tools so everyone is sure to know if you’re not the only ones present. 

The later the tour you choose to go on, the more haunted locations you’ll get to visit in the cover of the night.

Book here: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night

Houmas House Plantation Tour

Visitors will get a glimpse into the life of a privileged plantation owner from the 1800s on the 2-hour Houmas House Plantation Tour . Let guides in era-appropriate clothing walk you through the property’s 250 years of history, some of which include stories of the supernatural kind.

While this may not be your typical haunted tour, there is certainly something chilling about stepping into the past and learning about a lifestyle that caused so much suffering for generations of slaves. 

It’s almost impossible to walk through the house and grounds without thinking about the cruelty that made such a lifestyle possible, and what spirits may still be around hoping someday for their chance to rest in peace.

Book here: Houmas House Plantation Tour

It can certainly be overwhelming to pick from all the New Orleans haunted tours that are available. From academically-minded haunting experiences to kid-friendly daytime fun, the options seem unlimited. And with so many experts Our recommendation? Go on more than one! There are plenty of ghosts to meet and lots of creepy cobblestoned streets in The Big Easy.

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Beyond the festive masks of Mardi Gras lie the violent and deranged truths that forged The Big Easy. Join New Orleans Ghosts to visit horrifyingly haunted locations and discover why New Orleans is the most haunted city on earth.

The Louisiana air is filled with the suffering and sorrow that befell the residents of a burgeoning New Orleans. Take a New Orleans ghost tour to discover why the dead are doomed to relive their past for eternity and uncover its horrifying history complete with executions, voodoo queens, unspeakable tragedy, and terrifying hauntings.

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French Quarter Ghosts and Ghouls of New Orleans

Discover the ghosts of New Orleans on a bone-chilling ghost tour on the haunted streets of the French Quarter. Real stories of murder, tragedies of war, and other unexplained events from the hidden history of the Big Easy will be revealed on a ghost tour you’ll never forget.

Meeting Location French Quarter at the St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, at the front of the steps to the entrance facing Jackson Square.

Tour Duration Tours are 1 hour across a 1-mile walking distance. Ask about the bonus extended tour!

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Blood and Magic: Voodoo and Vampire True Crime Tour

Experience the mystique and reveal the voodoo knowledge that exemplifies a huge part of New Orleans culture

Meeting Location All tours meet in front of the Congo Square at 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Tour Duration Tours are 1.5 hours across a 1-mile walking distance

New Orleans Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghostly tales of New Orleans's most historic haunts and drinking hotspots.

Meeting Location All tours meet in front of Jackson Square - 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Tour Duration Approximately 2 hours

Big Easy Bayou Bites French Quarter Food Tour

New Orleans has long been the culinary and cultural capital of the United States. Come join us and experience some of the French Quarter's tastiest offerings.

Meeting Location All tours meet at Voodoo Authentica at 612 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA

Tour Duration 2 Hours 45 Minutes

Frenchman Street Music and Murals Bayou Bar Crawl

New Orleans is known for letting the good times roll, and nowhere exemplifies this better than the famous Frenchmen Street. For this tour, we've compiled an experience of the best murals, music, and merry-making drinks the city has to offer.

Meeting Location All tours meet at the Frenchmen Hotel, at 417 Frenchmen Street

Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous

There's no shortage of opulent and elegant homes in New Orleans, and the Garden District is full of architectural delights, but these homes may be hiding secrets as well. Tag along and pull back the curtain to view the darker side of some of the city's most sumptuous homes.

Meeting Location All tours meet in front of the historical marker for Colonel Short's Villa, at 1448 Fourth Street, New Orleans

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Preview The Most Haunted Locations In New Orleans

Beauregard-keyes house.

No doubt, this house in the French Quarter is one of the spookiest spots in New Orleans. The design of the home is stunning. Sporting a pale and butternut color scheme, it almost entices you to step inside.

However, don’t let beautiful architecture influence you too much. The home is known to house several spirits that refuse to leave.

The LaLaurie Mansion

The LaLaurie is a site that’s filled with a sinister history. The mansion sits prominently on Royal Street, and the stories of what went on there will make your skin crawl.

Madame LaLaurie was a sadistic serial killer who used the mansion to perform her gruesome acts. She was known to use the rooms as torture chambers for slaves that were unlucky enough to cross paths with her.

This stop isn’t for the faint of heart, so be sure you’re ready before stepping inside.

The Witch of the Opera House

The French Opera House was an extremely popular site for the city’s elite. At one point, it even had the moniker as the capital of opera in America. Everything took a twisted turn when the opera house burned down in 1919.

Marguerite was an alluring figure on the New Orleans opera scene. She was no singer but was incredibly beautiful. In her later days, she courted a young lover who ultimately left her for a younger woman.

After killing her ex-lover and his new partner, she hung herself right in the opera house. Some say her spirit still lurks the hallow grounds to this day.

Welcome to NOLA Ghosts

When the party’s over, the nightmare begins.

Behind the world famous Mardi Gras and the inspirational accomplishments of the New Orleans Saints, lie the remnants of a demented past that the city somehow managed to survive. New Orleans may be home to some of the nation’s biggest events and attractions, but the rise of this city’s popularity is riddled with the bodies of casualties of war, victims of horrendous atrocities, and innocent lives lost in tragic and often unexplained ways.

It’s no secret that New Orleans is likely the most haunted city in the country, if not the world. The carnage and bloodshed that stain the hallowed, cursed grounds of the city have given birth to  ghostly creatures that rise every night, enveloping the city in a darkness that has always emanated from the depths of its most haunted and legendary buildings. 

Prepare to undertake a journey into the mystic and the unexplained, the violent and the opulent, the terrifying and the chilling– where the supernatural has always ruled a city where death and destruction was part of everyday life.  

Welcome to New Orleans: A City of the Dead Who Still Haunt the Living.

What will i see, the frightening price of freedom haunting new orleans forever.

Before being named after the national hero, Andrew Jackson, Jackson Square was the site of public executions that date back to the 1700s. There was even a town executioner – Louis Congo, an Afriacan slave who was granted freedom in exchange for his service. For over a decade, Congo tortured and murdered somewhere in the thousands of people. 

Discover true accounts of the tormented souls of those who died by his hands being seen, and sometimes heard, near Andrew Jackson’s statue. There are even reported sightings of the executioner himself, begging the theory that he never quite obtained his freedom.

The executions continued well after Louis Congo’s time. Hear the horrific stories of the Spanish military carrying out the execution of three slaves from the German Coast Uprising whose heads were then displayed on the city gates. Then-General Andrew Jackson would go on to defeat the British, delivering the speech that would end the War of 1812 right in this very spot. But this wouldn’t be the last of New Orleans’s ties with the cruelties of war.

Visit the otherworldly Beauregard-Keyes House and uncover its sorrowful past that continues to rear its ugly head. The home was once occupied by the battle-worn general, P.G.T. Beauregard who, upon moving in, began to hear the horrendous sounds of distant gunshots and cannon fire. Not long after the sounds began, so did the appearance of apparitions believe the be the dejected spirits of his soldiers that died in combat.

General Beaugard would eventually join his men in the afterlife, his spirit trapped in the house where his personal hauntings began. Years later, he would find a friend in Francis Parkinson Keyes. Discover the unbelievable tale of the famed author who occupied the house in the mid-1900s, coexisting with the spirit of the withered general and eventually joining his following her passing.

A Terrifying Tale of Two Faces

There are haunted houses, and then there are spaces that carry such a malevolent, heavy darkness that they are placed in a terrifying and untouched category all of their own. Considered one of the most haunted locations and properties on earth, the LaLaurie Mansion has been the subject of thriller books, history and haunted television shows, chilling documentaries, ghost hunts, and many other features that have tried to capture the essence of evil and historical significance the haunted mansion exudes. 

Madame LaLaurie was a wealthy woman who lived in the home with her husband, Dr. Leonard LaLaurie, and two daughters. A seemingly pleasant family on the outside, they led a double life that stunned and terrified the residents of New Orleans.

Not long after their arrival, rumors swirled of their harrowing treatment of Madame LaLaurie’s salves. A fire set by one of her beleaguered servants would reveal the gruesome truth in the form of a hidden torture room. 

Learn the deeply obscene and disturbing true story of the LaLaurie Mansion and the abominations that were committed there.

In the centuries since this heinous event, the mansion has not had a moment’s peace. Reports of disembodied screams, the stench of burning flesh, and sounds of scratching noises and dragging chains are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what this wicked home holds. 

Don’t let the beauty of the mansion fool you, for what’s inside harbors a sinister energy that’s claimed lives and businesses alike since its reopening in the 1850s. The evil that emanates from within the walls has resulted in multiple owners playing musical chairs, or perhaps Russian Roulette, with no one lasting more than a handful of years. If you weren’t a believer before, the LaLaurie Mansion just may change your mind.

WHY IS NEW ORLEANS SO HAUNTED

Supernatural spirits and eerie encounters of the big easy.

Spirits of the netherworld are merely a portion of the magic potion that makes New Orleans supremely supernatural, and yet eerily earthy as well, tied to the humanity of the cultural beliefs  that grounded its citizens for centuries and helped them stay mostly sane through the decades of disease, death, and destruction that was their fate. 

NOLA Ghosts will take you deep into the heart of the real New Orleans and lead you to the disturbingly ominous Old Ursuline Convent where you’ll uncover the true stories of the Casket Girls – a  group of eccentric-looking women whose arrival at the convent sparked a myriad of unfortunate events including failing crops and disappearing livestock.

When dead cats began appearing in the streets drained of their blood with bite and scratch marks all over their bodies, the townspeople believed the pale women of the convent to be vampires and had them return to France. However, this wouldn’t be the last they were heard of. 

Hear the terrifying tale of the ghost hunters who dared to try and meet the spirits of the Casket Girls, only to end up just like the women’s previous victims.

The Innocent, The Damned, and The Haunted Buildings They Prowl

The Old Ursuline Convent isn’t the only group home in New Orleans with a disturbingly ominous past. The historic Andrew Jackson Hotel once served as a boarding school and orphanage for boys. Yellow Fever would claim the parents of these poor, unfortunate children, but another disaster would shatter all they had left. The Great Fire of 1794 ravaged the city, consuming everything in its destructive path including the boarding school. Five boys would perish in the fire.

Discover the devastating way in which it was discovered they’d passed and why they may not know they’re gone. From TVs turning off and on to the sound of giggling and running through the halls, the activity from these mischievous spirits is a common experience for those who stay at the Andrew Jackson Hotel.

Why New Orleans Past Continues to Be Resurrected

While it’s true that this popular vacation and party spot was built on unspeakable acts and unjust death, there are some locations that remind us that there’s light even in the darkest of nights. 

Visit Pere Antoine Alley, a piece of New Orleans that is not only named after but also frequented by the spirit of the city’s beloved parish priest. While his time in New Orleans is controversial, he remains a cherished figure, often showing himself at the altar of St. Louis Cathedral or on the balconies.

WHAT’S SO SPECIAL ABOUT THE NOLA GHOSTS TOUR?

See a different, darker side of a historic and beautiful destination.

The amount of ungodly acts committed and lives cut short by the iniquitous has left no building, no park, no speckle of dirt immune from feeling the crimes and the atrocities of those who walked before us. No matter your ghastly preference, New Orleans is a treasure trove of horrifying tales and mystics that has a little something for everyone.

We invite you to take a stroll with us into a time that inspired grim retellings that serve as entertainment for some and gruesome reminders for those who continue to be afflicted by the sins of the departed. Join us to experience a side of New Orleans that unveils itself when the parties are over and the lights go out… if you dare.  

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure you’ll cherish forever

To visit New Orleans is to take a deep dive into the unknown, leaving behind the normal day-to-day routines of life for a thrilling adventure that doesn’t stop until you leave the city limits– and even then, the memories you take with you will follow you into the grave, and beyond.  

Join NOLA Ghosts for a non-stop, exhilarating adventure and get the adrenaline rush you seek, when you encounter the otherworldly, that may be seeking you.

Stop by Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo, a local haunt that may sound menacing but is actually a haven for those who love the supernatural. Learn more about the original owner, Marie Laveau – the “Queen of Voodoo” who was both loved and feared for her “psychic” abilities. Depending on who you ask, she was nothing more than a con. Yet her powers preceded her in death, as it’s said she can grant wishes from the beyond. We’ll tell you her story and let you decide for yourself.

Be part of a Growing Ghosty Community

For all ghost (and literature) lovers, New Orleans is a dream, or nightmare, come true. Not many places on earth can appeal to a ghostly community with so many different haunted places, stories, and unique origins of the ghosts and hauntings they created.  These haunted havens attract other creative and unique minds, sinister and innocent alike, and they join the ghostly culture with unrivaled passion.  

Faulkner House Books is a thriving bookstore in the heart of New Orleans. In the early 1900s, it was the living quarters of famed American novelist Mr. Williams Faulkner himself. Keep your cameras ready as visitors have reported seeing his apparition sitting at his old writing desk, continuing on with his work.

* This is a walking tour and we do not enter privately-owned buildings or private property *

6 REASONS TO BOOK THIS TOUR RIGHT NOW!:

1:  witches and ghosts and vampires – oh my….

Whether this is your first ghost tour or just one of many, a city like New Orleans is a rarity. This popular tourist destination is home to some of the most outrageous stories of plagues, fires, executions, war, torture, vampires, and voodoo – all true, all documented. New Orleans has a rich history that draws in thousands upon thousands of visitors every year, some to experience the culture and others to experience the otherworldly.

In a city that’s seemingly surrounded by spirits, NOLA Ghosts takes you on an incredible journey through the city’s most haunted locations each with a more remarkable and in some cases, more ominous story than the last. If you love all things strange, spooky, and scandalous then a tour with NOLA Ghosts is for you!

2:  You Want to Know If The Stories You’ve Heard Are True

It’s a well-known fact that New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in the nation, if not the world. But what happened that gave the Mardi Gras capital of the world this title? What events led to the dead outnumbering the living? NOLA Ghosts will introduce you to the events that continue to haunt the city and then some. 

The stories that you’ll hear are some that have inspired everything from short stories and books to TV shows and movies. But what’s exaggerated and what’s bone-chillingly true? Here, we’ll share the stories that are stranger than fiction and take you to the actual sites where they occurred. You’re about to get a true history lesson on the dark side of New Orleans.

3:  You’re Here to Ghost Hunt

Tourists venture to New Orleans for a variety of reasons, and one of those is to specifically go ghost hunting. If that’s what brings you to this great city, welcome! We’re going to take you to the sites of New Orleans’s most haunted locations and give you a cheat sheet on who to look for. Whether you’re a professional ghost hunter or are out here for fun, NOLA Ghosts will give you the lowdown on the city’s haunted past, who to look out for, and what to avoid.

4:  You Want a Fun Way to Walk Off All of The Delicious Cajun Food

There is so much that New Orleans is famous for; the incredible Cajun food is just one of many. Don’t be afraid to indulge yourself – there are plenty of amazing restaurants and you’re on vacation! If you’ve had all the Cajun food you can eat and are looking for a way to burn it off (so you can make room for more!), why not join us for a walking tour of the area’s well-known haunts?

It won’t even feel like exercise. NOLA Ghosts is conducted by an enthusiastic tour guide that’s ready to deliver terrifying tales that will keep you engaged and entertained throughout the tour. Before you know it, you’ve gotten your steps in, received a history lesson you can’t get anywhere else, and just made room for more of New Orleans’s famous Cajun food!

5:  You’re Looking For Inspiration…of a supernatural kind

The shows that are based on this city are great but they don’t really dig deep into the creation of it. Maybe those are the stories you want to tell. Maybe you’re ready to start that book or screenplay about the dark and tragic stories behind the heart of New Orleans. This is a great place to start!

While some of the stories may seem disturbing, they’re no less captivating and will keep you enthralled throughout the duration of the tour. If stories are what you’re after and some inspiration to bring them to life on other platforms, NOLA Ghosts makes the perfect launching point.

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Your friend is about to tie the knot so why not give them an experience they’ll never forget? It doesn’t get much more special and unique than a ghost tour in a place with a deep-rooted history and documented evidence of the unexplained. You can take your friend and the party to see all the things everyone has seen before or you can take everyone on an adventure where they might see something they’ll never unsee. Now THAT’S a party that will be outrageously unforgettable and will be one that will haunt the happy couple till death does them apart…and after!

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The New Orleans Paranormal Experience

Quick details.

• Calendar Availability: Friday, Saturday, & Sunday
• Clock Duration: 3 Hours
• Hiking Distance: 0.5 mile
• Wheelchair Accessibility : Wheelchair Accessible
• User Age Requirement: Not suitable for children under 15

Private Tour

Are you ready to uncover the mysteries that lie within the shadows of the historic French Quarter?

How about supernatural mysteries that lie within you?

Join us for an unforgettable journey into the supernatural realm, where hauntings, tarot, mediumship, and even the ancient art of tea leaf reading will intertwine to create an otherworldly – and unforgettable – experience.

NOPE! This is not just another New Orleans Ghost Tour!

What to Expect:

Go Inside Haunted Buildings : Kick off the night with a chilling visit inside a renowned haunted establishment, where you’ll delve into its spine-tingling history and encounter firsthand the spirits that still linger within its walls. Prepare to witness footage of eerie events that have left investigators baffled. From there you will continue on to two more haunted sites.

Spirit-Tempting Cocktails: Otherworldly spirits tend to utilize our tangible spirits to make their presence known, so you will encourage their participation by siping on two cocktails of your choice as we raise a glass to the mysteries of the night.

Stroll Through Haunted Streets : Your short walks between venues will allow your guide to share haunted stories that will make the French Quarter’s streets come alive in a whole new (undead) way.

And then it becomes NEXT LEVEL… 

Encounter with a Medium: Feel the energy shift as we gather inside yet another haunted building to meet a gifted psychic who will unveil your personal connection with the spirit world. Discover if any spirits are currently guiding you, and what message they bring from the Other Side. 

Clarity-Revealing Tarot Card Pull: Unveil the mysteries of the cards in a personal tarot card reading just for you. This single card reading will gift you insights into your past, present, and future.

Learn the Magic of Tea Leaf Reading: Immerse yourself in the ancient, mystical art that has captivated hearts and minds for centuries. Uncover the secrets behind the how and why of tea leaf reading while sipping on our specially-blended herbal tea. 

Discover Your Spirit Animal: Master tea leaf reading yourself! With guidance from your Intuitive, you’ll learn how to tap into the profound wisdom of the natural world and reveal your personal Spirit Animal in this hands-on session. Prepare to feel enlightened, connected, and inspired by this magical revelation.

Book Your Journey into the Unknown : Just 9 Inquisitive Souls per Experience

The New Orleans Paranormal Experience promises an evening of intrigue, excitement, and spiritual encounters that will linger long after the night has ended.

Limited Availability: Just 9 spots available! Don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to connect with the supernatural side of New Orleans. Reserve your spot now and prepare to unlock the secrets of the French Quarter like never before!

Where Do We Meet?

We’ll meet at: Tableau Restaurant at 616 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, LA 70116.

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Our paranormal experience can be quite emotional and sometimes personal, so for that reason we limit attendees to age 15 and up. While the subject matter itself can be quite creepy and macabre, it’s not gratuitous. There are NO jump scares on the tour (at least none that we’ve planned!).

• Chevron down How many people will there be on the tour?

This tour will max out at 9 guests. We pride ourselves on small group sizes so you’ll never be a part of one of those massive tour groups!

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Our tours run rain or shine; please bring an umbrella or poncho in order to stay dry during the tour. If the weather is severe enough that it poses a danger, we will call you to explain our decision and discuss alternatives (this is why it’s very important to list a good cell phone number when booking online!). If we cancel a tour because of severe weather, all guests will be given a full refund.

• Chevron down Should we eat before the tour?

The tour flows from place to place, so stopping for food will not be possible. We HIGHLY recommend that you have a decent meal before the tour and we will give you great recommendations for afterward!

• Chevron down Can I bring my dog?

There are no pets allowed on this tour.

• Chevron down Is this suitable for children?

Due to its emotional and personally spiritual content, this experience is not suitable for children under 15 years old.

• Chevron down Are there any discounts available?

In order to provide such an intimate experience, there are no discounts. We try to give everyone the best price possible! That said, you will find the best price right here on our website! Listing on any other site (like Viator) means we have to increase the price to pay them their required 20% – 30% commission. You can save further by calling us to book your tour as we can waive the booking fee that online purchases require. 😃

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A guide to New Orleans’ haunted — and just plain spooky — bars and restaurants

• Updated: Sep. 05, 2024, 4:02 p.m.
• | Published: Sep. 05, 2024, 3:22 p.m.

A house for sale on New Orleans' Esplanade Ave. boasts a 'haunted' sign. Many of the city's historic buildings and bars are said to be home to ghosts. Emily Topping

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Whether you’re a skeptic or a bona fide ghost hunter, the city of New Orleans holds an undeniable atmosphere of the afterlife.

Founded in the early 1700s on the back of the world’s deadliest slave trade, the city has been home to wars, pestilence and repeated natural disasters.

Three-hundred-odd years later, tourists now stumble down the same cobblestone streets that once held pirates and 18th century military men. (The vampires, some say, never left.)

It’s no wonder that the city’s historic bars and restaurants are said to house more than the eye can see. Whether the ghosts are real — or friendly — is up to you.

Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop

Address: 941 Bourbon St.

Hours: daily 10 a.m.-3 a.m. (2 a.m. on Wednesdays).

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One of New Orleans’ most haunted bars is named after the pirate Jean Lafitte, a swashbuckling smuggler whose treasure is reportedly buried within the walls of the tavern. The historic building was constructed in the 1770s, making it one of New Orleans’ oldest surviving structures.

Patrons still report seeing Lafitte’s ghostly apparition lurking in the shadows of the saloon.

Of course, sightings might be influenced by sipping on the bar’s infamous Voodoo Daiquiri, a dangerously sweet cocktail made with frozen grapes and enough bourbon and Everclear to turn a pirate purple.

Muriel’s Jackson Square

Address: 738 Toulouse St.

Hours: Monday to Friday, 3-9:30 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m.

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Staff at this classic Creole restaurant and bar have reported seeing objects float through the curtain-draped dining room.

Perhaps that’s the work of Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, the building’s former owner, who is said to have loved his home so much he never left. After losing the house in a poker game, Jourdan committed suicide on the second floor — which now houses the dimly-lit Séance Lounge.

The Dungeon

Hours: daily, 6 p.m.-3 a.m.

This two-story Goth bar is tucked down the end of a twisting alley in the French Quarter. Inside, you’ll find black walls lined with skulls and potions, giant cages meant to dance in, and heavy metal blasting from the jukebox.

Just don’t try to snap any pictures — the Dungeon is a phone-free zone and its bartenders don’t play around.

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Napoleon House

Address: 500 Chartres St.

Hours: daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m.

This French Quarter cafe is home to a palm-filled courtyard, a menu of Creole classics and, reportedly, three resident ghosts.

According to executive chef Chris Montero , paranormal investigators have spotted an old lady sweeping the building’s second floor, a young woman lurking in the courtyard, and a weathered sailor imbibing in the downstairs bar.

If you don’t spot a ghost at the restaurant, you can still find a hauntingly delicious muffuletta.

Potions Speakeasy

Address : inside Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub, 733 Bourbon St.

Hours: varies.

Prohibition ended in 1933, but don’t tell that to the owners of this password-protected speakeasy. To slip inside the spooky lair, patrons must either buy a year-long membership or figure out the password.

In order to find the secret phrase, patrons must first stop by the Boutique du Vampyre, (709½ St. Ann St.), walk around for a while, and one of the “vampire” staff will whisper the magic word.

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Court of Two Sisters

Address: 613 Royal St.

Hours: daily, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.

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The Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, Marie Laveau, is rumored to have held underworld rituals near the wishing well of this courtyard restaurant.

Legend has it that pirate Jean Lafitte also frequented the building, once killing three men in a courtyard duel.

While the restaurant is now better known for its romantic atmosphere and daily jazz brunches, tourists claim to see ghosts of patrons past haunting the area.

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Dead of Night – New Orleans Ghosts & Cemetery Nighttime Bus Tour

Quick details.

• Info Tour type: Bus tour
• Hour Glass Duration: 2 hours
• Map Marker Departs From: Rampart Treehouse, 740 N. Rampart Street

Senior/Student/Military

Senior = ages 65+ • child student 13 -17 or college student w/ valid id • military = valid id, ages 5 & under, not your normal new orleans bus tour.

Climb aboard our comfortable, air-conditioned ghost bus and escape into the darkness with your licensed guide as we take a ride to some of the most haunted locations outside of the French Quarter.

Known all over the world for its compelling, mystique-laden history, New Orleans offers the perfect peek into the paranormal, which you can experience yourself on one of our bus ghost tours in New Orleans. You may even see a ghost or two yourself, as 90% of our tour participants have captured paranormal activity in photos they’ve taken on our tours!

Cross one of the most notorious streets in the French Quarter, once referred to as “the port of missing men.” Hear stories of murder, betrayal, and some of our scariest urban legends. Each bus ghost tour is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the city’s supernatural stories, artfully shared with you by our professional storytellers.

Are the legends real? You decide! Visit the location of one of the city’s most haunted grounds. Take a stroll through haunted graveyards. Learn why New Orleans really is the most haunted city in America!

Taking a haunted ghost bus tour is sure to be unforgettable. Many locals believe that the cemeteries and other locations in this area of town are portals to the other side!  You’ll want to take a lot of photographs on this tour.  We have a great deal of phenomena captured in these locations.  Full-bodied apparitions are rare but have been captured in these sites on a regular basis.

Take the ultimate ghost ride with the number one ghost bus tour company in New Orleans, celebrating 22 years of excellence. This is a haunted bus tour; this is not your ordinary city tour. This is not a Halloween spook house – THIS IS REAL.

Tours operate rain or shine. There are no tours Mardi Gras Day. For group tours, please call us directly at 504-861-2727 or email us at [email protected]!

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New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride and Historic Plantation Tour

Explore the captivating blend of history and nature in New Orleans with the "Swamp Boat Ride and Historic Plantation Tour ." This immersive experience takes you on a journey through the region’s rich cultural heritage, from the majestic Oak Alley and Destrehan Plantations to the serene Manchac Swamp. Witness the diverse wildlife and learn about local legends as you glide along the tranquil waters. Flexible reservation options and round-trip transportation make this tour a convenient and unforgettable way to discover the unique charm of Louisiana. Dive deeper into this captivating adventure and uncover the stories that have shaped the region for generations.

• A 5.5 to 7.5 hour tour visiting two historic plantations (Oak Alley and Destrehan) and including a thrilling swamp boat ride.
• Guided tours and transportation provided, suitable for ages 6 and up, and offered year-round.
• Explore the quarter-mile alley of 250-year-old oak trees at Oak Alley Plantation and the oldest French Colonial-style house in the lower Mississippi Valley at Destrehan Plantation.
• Enjoy a serene boat cruise through the Manchac Swamp, where you can observe diverse wildlife and learn about local legends and cultural traditions.
• Wheelchair storage available, with arrangements for scooters and mobility devices, ensuring an inclusive experience for a wide range of ages and abilities.

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Tour Overview

This tour offers visitors a chance to experience the rich history and natural beauty of Louisiana’s plantations and swamps.

Over 5.5 to 7.5 hours, guests visit two historic plantations and take a swamp boat ride . The tour includes transportation, guided plantation tours, and the swamp boat cruise.

Participants can explore the grand Oak Alley Plantation and the Destrehan Plantation , the oldest documented French Colonial-style house in the lower Mississippi Valley.

The swamp boat ride allows visitors to see local wildlife and hear legends like the Rougarou werewolf.

Offered year-round, this tour is suitable for adults and children aged 6 and up.

Plantation Visits

The tour’s plantation visits allow visitors to step back in time and explore the grand estates that shaped the history of Louisiana.

Guests have the opportunity to see Oak Alley Plantation, boasting a quarter-mile-long alley of 250-year-old oak trees, and Destrehan Plantation, the oldest documented French Colonial-style house in the lower Mississippi Valley.

At Destrehan, visitors can gain insights into the Destrehan family’s sugar dynasty and witness daily trade demonstrations by costumed artisans .

The tours provide a unique glimpse into the opulence and complex past of these historic plantations, offering a captivating window into Louisiana’s rich cultural heritage .

• Oak Alley Plantation
• Destrehan Plantation
• Quarter-mile oak tree alley
• Oldest French Colonial-style house
• Destrehan family sugar dynasty

Swamp Boat Ride

While exploring the Manchac Swamp on the boat cruise, visitors can enjoy the serene natural beauty and learn about the region’s rich history and folklore.

The knowledgeable guides share legends like the Rougarou, a werewolf-like creature rooted in Cajun culture .

Gliding through the tranquil waters, guests have the chance to observe diverse wildlife , including the iconic alligators that call the swamp home.

The tour offers a unique opportunity to experience Louisiana’s captivating wetlands and gain insights into the local ecosystem and traditions that have shaped the area for generations.

The tour includes round-trip transportation by bus , providing convenient and comfortable travel between the key destinations.

Participants will also gain entry and a guided tour of either the Oak Alley or Destrehan plantation, allowing them to enjoy the rich history and architectural beauty of these historic sites.

Plus, the tour features:

• A thrilling Manchac Swamp boat cruise , where travelers can observe local wildlife and hear legends like the Rougarou werewolf
• Access to food and drinks available for purchase at the swamp
• Wheelchair storage, though special arrangements are needed for scooters, and second-floor access is limited to stairs.

Age Requirements

Adults between the ages of 13 and 99 are welcome to join this tour. Children aged 6-12 are also invited, while infants 5 and younger can participate for free without requiring a ticket.

The tour offers an inclusive experience, catering to a wide range of ages. Accessibility is a priority, with wheelchair storage available , although special arrangements may be necessary for guests using scooters.

Please note that access to the second floor of the plantation homes is only available via stairs. The tour aims to accommodate all participants, ensuring a memorable experience for visitors of all ages.

Accessibility

Wheelchair storage is available for those requiring it, ensuring participants with mobility needs can join the tour.

While the plantation homes feature stairs only for access to the second floor, arrangements can be made to accommodate scooters and other mobility devices.

The tour experience aims to be inclusive , catering to a wide range of visitors:

• Accessible transportation provided to and from the tour sites
• Guided assistance available for those who need extra help
• Designated quiet areas for guests seeking a more peaceful experience
• Sensory-friendly options for individuals with certain needs
• Multilingual guides to support diverse language requirements

Customer Reviews

Travelers have overwhelmingly praised the New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride and Historic Plantation Tour , as evidenced by its impressive 4.7/5 rating based on 205 reviews.

Guests lauded the tour’s organization, the breathtaking beauty of the plantations , and the thrilling swamp experiences.

Guides received a perfect 5/5 rating for their extensive knowledge and entertaining commentary.

The tour’s value for money was also highly commended at 4.7/5.

While the service rating was a solid 4/5, the overall consensus among visitors is that this tour is a must-do for first-time New Orleans travelers.

Reservation and Cancellation

Although the tour’s availability is limited and likely to sell out, customers can reserve their spot without upfront payment by booking now and paying later.

The tour offers a flexible cancellation policy , allowing free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund .

Some key details about reserving and cancelling the tour include:

• No upfront payment required to book your spot
• Reservation can be made now and paid for later
• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour
• Full refund available for cancellations within 24 hours
• Check availability for starting times as slots may sell out quickly

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Frequently Asked Questions

What Is the Dress Code for This Tour?

The tour doesn’t specify a dress code, but comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes are recommended. Visitors should dress for the weather and be prepared for the possibility of getting wet during the swamp boat ride.

Are Photos/Videos Allowed During the Plantation Tours?

Photos and videos are generally allowed during plantation tours, though visitors should be respectful and follow any guidelines set by the tour guides. Some plantations may have restrictions in certain areas to preserve the historic sites.

Are There Any Dietary Restrictions for the Food at the Swamp?

The tour doesn’t provide any meals at the swamp, but visitors can purchase food and drinks onsite. There are no specific dietary restrictions, and the available options should accommodate most dietary needs.

Can We Bring Our Own Snacks and Drinks on the Tour?

Guests are permitted to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic drinks on the tour. However, food and drinks are also available for purchase at the swamp location. Bringing a small cooler is allowed, though alcohol is not permitted.

Is There Any Special Equipment Needed for the Swamp Boat Ride?

No special equipment is needed for the swamp boat ride. Visitors should wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and closed-toe shoes. Life jackets are provided by the tour operator for safety during the boat excursion.

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The "New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride and Historic Plantation Tour " offers a captivating blend of history, nature, and Southern charm . Visitors can explore the grand Oak Alley and Destrehan Plantations, gain insights into Louisiana’s cultural heritage, and embark on a thrilling boat ride through the Manchac Swamp. With inclusive features and flexible booking options, this tour provides an immersive and memorable experience for guests of all ages.

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