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New Orleans Ghost Tours: The 15 Best Nights Out

66 tours  ·  from $5

Half the Quarter is out on a ghost walk by eight, and the tours are not equal. These 15 sort the storytellers from the jump scares, with prices, walking distances and which ones are adults-only after the second stop.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - The New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and the darker side of medicine
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk the French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, or Catie, hearing tales of Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, and old medical practices. The 1-hour-45-minute route includes Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar.

“The walk was informative. I would have liked more stories, but the ones we had were great. Saw some buildings we wouldn't have noticed during the day.”

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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - Starting at Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

2.Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,545 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Walk New Orleans after dark with guides such as Professor Ric, Jon, JJ, Elaine, or Ricardo, hearing true-crime cases, voodoo history, vampire legends, and ghost stories. The 1-hour-45-minute tour visits Congo Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion, with an optional Hellvision upgrade.

“It's cold in January, but it's worth it to hear the stories Elaine told. Request her if you can! Just bundle up if you go in the winter”

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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour - The Pharmacy Museum and the city’s medical nightmares
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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

3.New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,291 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk from Exchange Place through the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as Morgan, Chris, Scott, or Tony. Expect 90 minutes of uncensored stories about vampires, voodoo, crime, haunted homes, and LaLaurie Mansion. You stay outdoors, so wear good shoes and plan for city noise.

“Great tour guide, very informative and the tour was all encompassing of all the folklore you could ask for!”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - Meeting at Voodoo Tavern on Decatur Street
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

4.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and other possible burial sites after dark. Guides such as Henry and Roy mix cemetery history, ghost hunting, music, and BYOB fun, with a City Park and Morning Call stop before returning to Decatur Street.

“Fun with a little bit of history. Henry brought the fun! I think I even caught a spirit in a picture on my phone.”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter - Walking through the French Quarter at night
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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

5.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk the French Quarter for about two hours with guides such as Randy, Yvette, Michael, or Breon. Expect documented New Orleans history mixed with ghost tales, the Madame LaLaurie story, and vampire lore, ending near Jackson Square. Wear good walking shoes.

“Angela was a great guide. Not only knowledgeable but enjoyable to listen to. Perfect amount of time. Great tour!”

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - Starting at Jackson Square and 700 Decatur Street
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

6.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Join a maximum of eight people for a one-hour evening carriage ride from Jackson Square. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Lemen, and Charles share French Quarter history, ghost lore, fires, floods, epidemics, and the story of the LaLaurie Mansion. The ride returns to 700 Decatur Street.

“Very interesting and informative tour of the haunted history of the French Quarter and Metairie. Fun nighttime activity.”

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Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans - Pirates Alley and stories of writers and pirates
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Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

7.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk through the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as DJ, Caroline, Jenna, or John, hearing researched ghost stories and visiting historic bars. Expect about two hours, a group of up to 28 people, drinks at your own cost, and a celebratory shot at the end.

“Had a great time! DJ was very knowledgeable and fun! We learned a lot on his tour and really enjoyed each stop that we made along the way. I would definitely recommend!”

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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour - Starting at the Vampire Apothecary
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

8.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,084 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking the French Quarter with a theatrical guide such as Ariadne, Stella, Arty, or Neo. Hear stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Pirate’s Alley, and haunted bars, with time for a drink at your own expense.

“Great tour but we got there 10 minutes early and checked in, tour in my name but they gave the stickers to my husband and his friend so when I came back from the bathroom I didn’t have my tour and the two jerks who saw us check in (incidentally there was only like 8 people on the tour!) gave me attitude and said I needed my sticker, which they never gave to me and I paid for the tour, so it was my name on their list, then I got more attitude when I asked where the tour was starting and asked if it was at the vampire apothecary,…”

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New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour - Cemetery stops and the cities of the dead
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New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

9.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride an air-conditioned bus beyond the French Quarter with guides such as Christian, Drew, and Shannon. Visit Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Katrina memorial sites, and City Park while hearing New Orleans ghost, voodoo, and burial stories. Expect a lively history tour with limited cemetery time.

“Ask for Christian to your tour he’s awesome best tour guy I’ve seen ever he’s very knowledgeable and knows a lot about New Orleans”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour - BK House and Gardens, mafia murders, and local hauntings
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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

10.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with a horror-storian such as Jamie, Christo, Lucy, or Anja. Hear documented murders, unsolved crimes, mafia tales, fires, and hauntings at sites including St. Louis Cathedral and the Louisiana Supreme Court. The tour is for ages 17 and up and lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes.

“Great alternative to see the city under different eyes. Jamie was a wonderful guide friendly and funny.”

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New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour - Beginning at the Pharmacy Museum
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New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour

11.New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk through the French Quarter with guides such as Christian, Donovan, or Gabby, hearing dark tales tied to the Pharmacy Museum, Pirates Alley, Marie Laveau, and LaLaurie Mansion. Expect history, ghost lore, uneven streets, street noise, and a group of up to 28 people.

“Gabby was awesome! Her knowledge of New Orleans was impressive and her personality made the tour so enjoyable!”

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New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location - Starting at Decatur Street near Jackson Square
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New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location

12.New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk the French Quarter with a history-trained guide such as Orion, Gomez, Jenna, or Wes, stopping at Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and a private haunted location. Expect two hours of stories, street-side history, and one unusual indoor visit.

“This was a top notch tour with very informative information about so much history that happened in the French Quarters!! A big thanks to Pinky for being an amazing tour guide!!!”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit - Starting at Decatur Street
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

13.French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk the French Quarter with guides such as Orion, Gomez, Jamie, John, and Jenna, stopping at Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, and more. The two-hour tour includes access to a private haunted building, ghost stories rooted in local history, and frequent stops.

“your guide was very knowledgeable and fun person to be around only thing o can say is he walked very fast and would start talking before everyone could catch up.”

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New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops - May Baily’s Place and the former brothel
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New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

14.New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

This adults-only, two-hour walk mixes haunted tales, adultery, murder, brothel history, and French Quarter bar stops. Guides including Delvin, Dane, Anderson, and Adelle bring different comic styles to the route. You buy your own drinks and walk in all weather.

“I don’t think there could have been a better tour guide. Animated stories, friendly, funny. I loved the stories and the “lewd” history. The stops were great. Not places we would have seen in the main arteries. Delvin was an awesome guide and if you take this tour, I would ask for him!”

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New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, Witch, Voodoo, and Mystery Tour - What you hear: fact, folklore, and crime
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New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, Witch, Voodoo, and Mystery Tour

15.New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, Witch, Voodoo, and Mystery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 722 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking the French Quarter with guides such as YahYah, Thorn, Christian, Drew, or Bob, hearing stories of ghosts, vampires, witchcraft, voodoo, crimes, and unsolved mysteries. The $30 tour visits Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and other eerie corners.

“Good and very informative The guide knew his stuff and was very funny and easy to listen to Like how he use facts in the cases”

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