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New Orleans Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted History
4.9
58 Ratings
New Orleans
Explore haunted New Orleans on a French Quarter Ghost Tour. Hear chilling tales and visit spooky sites in America’s most haunted city.
Explore haunted New Orleans on a French Quarter Ghost Tour. Hear chilling tales and visit spooky sites in America’s most haunted city.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Jackson Square - Known as the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square in New Orleans is steeped in ethereal energy and is renowned for its haunting atmosphere, making it a key location in one of the most haunted cities in the United States.
- Pirates Alley - As visitors stroll down this eerie, gas-lit path, they will feel the ominous aura…
- Jackson Square - Known as the heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square in New Orleans is steeped in ethereal energy and is renowned for its haunting atmosphere, making it a key location in one of the most haunted cities in the United States.
- Pirates Alley - As visitors stroll down this eerie, gas-lit path, they will feel the ominous aura that envelops the French Quarter, uncovering the dark and gruesome stories of torture and treachery that Pirates Alley is infamous for.
- Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre - Visitors will hear about the numerous paranormal events that frequently occur here, including the tale of the tumbling bride.
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum - As one of the first pharmacies in North America, visitors will explore ancient healing practices that resulted in deaths and atrocities.
- Andrew Jackson Hotel, a French Quarter Inns hotel - Guests will discover the numerous hauntings that have taken place at this historic hotel since it opened over 50 years ago.
- Lalaurie Mansion - This location is the site of the most famous haunting in New Orleans, where difficult topics are addressed regarding a truly tragic event in the city’s history.
- Old Ursuline Convent Museum - The legend of the casket girls and the belief that vampires arrived on this continent and settled here will be discussed. Explore the mysterious Ursuline Convent, known for its numerous legends and ghostly sightings, and delve into the dark history and spirits that inhabit its walls.
What's Included
- Expert English speaking tour guides
- Expert English speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
- There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
- Bottled water
- There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
- Bottled water
Additional Information
Some episodes of the hit series “True Blood” take place in New Orleans and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic “Live and Let Die” weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot.
New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it’s America’s most haunted city. The city’s reputation for its…
Some episodes of the hit series “True Blood” take place in New Orleans and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic “Live and Let Die” weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot.
New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it’s America’s most haunted city. The city’s reputation for its connection to the supernatural has led books like “Interview with the Vampire” to beset set here. As you are in New Orleans, you can do more than read a book or see a movie to experience the macabre. You can take a tour and get up close and personal! This tour take you to spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city’s dark history.
Location
St. Louis Cathedral
Pere Antoine Alley
The tour guide will meet guests on the steps of the front entrance of St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(58 Ratings)
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Karmadarlene
Mar 14, 2026
Great tour with OUTSTANDING guide! - Meri is hilarious AND a great storyteller! There were lots of other guides out with tours that night, and I could hear portions of their narratives. They came in a distant second. Meri is TERRIFIC!
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907merryb
Nov 3, 2025
Take the tour! - Mari was wonderful. Knowledgeable with a good speaking voice. Kept the group interested and being born and raised in the area, knew all the history.
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Tourist38815497522
Oct 25, 2025
Spooky and Delightful - Had an incredible experience on our haunted French Quarter tour with Lisa! She combined the local haunted history with pop culture references which made the experience super relatable. She was so sweet and knowledgable of the area, answering whatever questions we had with total honesty. That includes questions about food, which she had an additional wealth of knowledge! It's a very cool experience - if you like history, spooky things, and southern charm, this is a good pick!
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Dfour14
Oct 25, 2025
Great Haunted Pub Crawl with Lisa - Great Haunted Pub Crawl with @exploring_nola from Lafitte's Blacksmith shop all the way to Muriel's.
Met King David at the beginning which set the tone but a wonderful night of storytelling and sharing experiences.
#freetoursbyfoot
First time in forever I have done a tour here but Lisa was fantastic!
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Meghan
Sep 28, 2025
Multiple Tours - Fantastic Time and Great Tours with Guides Matthew and Lisa! - I was a first time visitor of New Orleans and only there for 2 days so wanted to pack in as much as I possible could. I did three Tours by Foot tours. Every city I go to I look for this company. The guides in each city have always been knowledgeable, great presenters, and provided overall wonderful tours. This city was no different!
I took two tours with Matthew - the French Quarter and Garden District tour. Both were wonderful, tying in some current knowledge with historical information. Matthew was superb in navigating the weather (it was hot in one tour - because July - and then rained right before the next one). It was smaller groups but Matthew kept the energy up and was quite helpful with other local recommendations. I definitely recommend taking a tour with Matthew!
The last tour I took in New Orleans with the Tours by Foot Spooks & Spirits with Lisa. Lisa was amazing! I actually thought of booking the same tour with Lisa the following day just to learn more. Another group ended up canceling and it was just me on this tour “group.” Lisa kept the energy up while ensuring I still got an amazing experience. She is local to the area and provided great insight to all the sites. She really made the city come to life in her story telling!!! I will definitely be seeking out Lisa on my next trip to New Orleans, I’d gladly attend any tour she would be doing, cannot recommend enough taking a tour with Lisa!
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Amy_l
Sep 17, 2025
Andrew was considerate,... - Andrew was considerate, polite and very knowledgeable about the French Quarter History. He had wonderful stories and was engaging while telling them.
The tour went to interesting locations inspired by the spirits that could be residing there.
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Joelle_k
Aug 17, 2025
Great tour - Evian was very knowledgeable and had such a fun spin on the “horror”. We mostly enjoyed the in-depth knowledge and the willingness to answer all of our random questions. Evian is wildly knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and the time flew by quickly! We were very grateful we had such personalized attention and the small size of the group. I know we had a much better experience than the large groups that passed by. Thanks for the flexibility too about the schedule. It was a perfect experience!
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Erinkka
Jun 2, 2025
Boozy Ghost Tour - My bestie and I were visiting New Orleans. We did a Spooks and Spirits Pub Crawl with Lisa. We had the best time! Lisa was knowledgeable and fun. She kept us interested and answered any questions we had. She did an amazing job, and I'd love to do another tour with her. I would definitely recommend!
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Sarahfloyd
May 29, 2025
Girls weekend French Quarter tour - We really enjoyed our French Quarter tour. A friend and I had a girls weekend. Our guy‘s name was Matthew, and he was fantastic. Friendly, funny, and very informative. Told lots of great stories. He even sent a text prior to the meet time with his photos so we would know how to look for him. He gave a suggestions for where to go eat. Highly recommend the tours by foot. I’ve taken this French Quarter tour at least four times, the garden district one a few times, and even the ghost tour once. Every guide I’ve ever had has been wonderful. Thanks, Mathew!
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Beverly_d
Jun 28, 2025
Disappointed Tour - Very disappointed. Did not go to 4 of the places listed on the itinerary that we really want to learn about. Tour guide walk ahead of us and never told us about anything along the, just talked about the few places we stopped at. Said it was a crowded night with other tours around. Ended tour 15 minutes early
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