New Orleans Ghost Tour: Explore Haunted History

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 - New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in the United States. Jackson Square, at the heart of the French Quarter, is brimming with ethereal energy and ghostly tales.
  • Pirates Alley - As you stroll down this eerie, gas-lit pathway, you’ll feel the darkness that envelops the French Quarter and its macabre history. Uncover…
What's Included
  • Expert English speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
  • 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…

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.

Customer Ratings
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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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W1952hlmarkd
May 28, 2025
Spooky Stories, Great Drinks, and an Amazing Guide! - We had an absolute blast on the Spooks & Spirits Pub Crawl with Lisa! She was engaging, funny, and full of fascinating (and spooky!) tales about the French Quarter’s haunted past. Walking through the historic streets at night added to the atmosphere, and each stop along the way brought a new pub with its own unique vibe. Lisa really went above and beyond—she not only shared great ghost stories but also made sure we knew what each bar was known for, which helped us pick the perfect drink at each stop. She let us know which places were cash only and pointed out nearby ATMs, which was super helpful. On top of that, she offered fantastic dinner recommendations that we ended up trying—and loving. If you’re looking for a fun and memorable night in New Orleans with a perfect blend of history, haunts, and happy hour, this is the tour to take. Highly recommend!
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Nguyenkhietlinhk
Apr 22, 2025
Great tour - Meri was a very nice and cute tour guide. I had a great experience with her. We went in a small group so I could easily follow and catch all the information. This is not those kinds of spooky tours that tryna scare people but an informative one.
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Jacobchrismarsh
Feb 27, 2025
More history than scares, but fantastic! - This was awesome! Evian was our tour guide, and they were fantastic. Super informative about the history of New Orleans. While not the most spooky, this was such a fun way to learn about the grim history of the city!
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Stephen_b
Feb 23, 2025
Great tour - This was a really fun and informative tour! Andrew was very knowledgeable and made the information interesting and enjoyable. Would definitely recommend doing this one!
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D7124nhstevenr
Feb 6, 2025
Entertaining, Informative, and Personal - I went to New Orleans with a group of friends to celebrate my wife's birthday. I knew one thing that we were looking to do was a ghost tour, so I did some research on who to book with. Tours by Foot has a great business model and excellent reviews everywhere I looked, and they offer affordable private group tours so booking with them was a no-brainer. Let me tell you, I am glad I did! Our tour guide was Evian, and they were well-informed on not only the paranormal history of the French Quarter but also the history of New Orleans as a whole. We learned so much about how things got to be the way they are in the city while learning about the spooky history as well. Oh, and there were plenty of true crime tidbits on our tour too! I'm not sure if that is typically covered in the tour, but during our communication leading up to the night of the tour I expressed our group's interest in everything spooky, paranormal, and true crime, and Evian delivered. From the time we met until the conclusion of the tour, we were in good hands. Evian was professional and made sure we avoided the congestion of the big group tours in the area. We were also given some great recommendations on things to see before we left town, and each one we followed up on was a hit! Overall, our group agreed that the tour was the best part of the trip and I would highly recommend checking it out!
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Starr3575
Jan 20, 2025
Dark Side of New Orleans with Lisa - Lisa was awesome! She gave us the Dark Side of New Orleans Ghost Tour on January 16, 2025. Lisa kept our attention with her storytelling ability and I loved the fact that everything was factual. I had one simple request and that was to not tell me non-truths. She assured us that anything she told us was documented and could be checked. I have been on other tours not only in New Orleans but other cities and sometimes we were told stories to just fill the time. Some people may like this, but I don’t. Bottom line Lisa was amazing and I highly recommend!
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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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Laura_c
Mar 22, 2025
Disappointed. Guide never showed up. Up to 30 days later to be Refunded - Tour guide never showed up. Waited awhile and sent several messages, no response. Asked if we needed to reschedule. Nothing. I then Submitted a refund request, which told me that It may take 7 days to approve or deny refund, and then 30 days to receive my money back. Wow, what a disappointing experience. So, we won't be able to take a tour while we are in New Orleans. Don't trust. Stay away.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).