15 New Orleans Paranormal Investigations Tours to Build a Day Around

1.Ghost Hunt Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Meet at Hotel Provincial for a three-hour, small-group ghost hunt led by guides such as Chris, Jen, or Robert. You’ll visit two of several possible New Orleans locations, learn to use SLS cameras and spirit boxes, and take part in the investigation rather than simply listen to spooky stories.

“This was an amazing tour. Chris, our tour guide was phenomenal. This tour far exceeded my expectations get validated the thought of activity in a different dimension. I most highly recommend this tour!”

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2.Voodoo, Mystery and Paranormal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 184 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Coty or Ashli, using paranormal equipment at more than 15 sites. Expect ghost, vampire, voodoo, murder, and burial stories, plus optional stops for drinks to go.

“The information given on this tour was phenomenal. A lot to learn in what felt like a short period of time. I enjoyed the ghost stories as well. I appreciated not being rushed and being allowed to stop to grab drinks. The guide encouraged everyone to ask questions and thus blew me away because the other tours that I attended in New Orleans where not like this the guides made me feel rushed and we were not allowed to speak nor have drinks. You read that right! The guide actually told us we weren’t allowed to talk or ask questions. After going on the tours that were like that I…”

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3.Haunted Ghost and Paranormal Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Walk the French Quarter after dark with an English-speaking guide and hear tales tied to LaLaurie Mansion, the Sultan’s House, Muriel’s, vampires, and the Axeman. Guides such as Raffle, Carlo, and Steven bring different styles, from personal local stories to careful historical detail.

“Entertaining and informative tour with Steven. He was very knowledgeable and his witty antidotes made it a great experience”

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4.New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries and paranormal sites, with guides such as Roy, Kendall, Henry, and Trish sharing local history, ghost stories, and Katrina memories. Expect a small bus group, some walking, EMF tools, and an evening that may favor atmosphere over detailed scholarship.

“Told to be at bar @10:30 , van didn’t leave until 1130pm. We were waiting around for the driver and it was packed in the bar nowhere to sit. Unfortunately we were in a rush since we started late and didn’t get to experience it fully . Wish we had a redo 😞”

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5.Guided Nighttime Ghost Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Meet your English-speaking guide at Hotel Provincial for a three-hour paranormal investigation. You will enter two French Quarter buildings, learn to use SLS cameras, REM pods, K2 meters, MEL meters, and spirit boxes, then try to record audio, photos, and video evidence with a group of no more than 13.

“We had a wonderful time with Jen! Would highly recommend! We got to engage with some ghosts!”

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6.French Quarter Supernatural Ghost Hunt: Full Paranormal Lockdown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet at Bloody Mary’s Haunted Museum at 9:30 p.m. for a small-group French Quarter walk led by an initiated Voodoo priest or priestess, followed by an after-hours investigation. You’ll visit Congo Square, Marie Laveau’s former home site, and use EMF meters, dowsing rods, rempods, and other equipment inside a 200-year-old building.

“It was a great experience with a nice ending at the Haunted Museum. Got to ask questions to the resident ghosts! Too bad we didn't pass by a cemetery, but I'm glad our group was small and our guide Gina was knowledgeable and friendly.”

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7.Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Explore the French Quarter with children using ghost hunting equipment on a 90-minute afternoon walk. Guide Jill mixes spooky tales with local history, stops at Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, and may have a sweet treat for the kids.

“We had such a great experience on the French Quarter Ghost Tour with Jill! She was absolutely wonderful—attentive, patient, and full of personality. We brought our two kids along, and Jill went above and beyond to make sure they were comfortable and included the entire time. When my daughter wasn’t feeling her best, Jill didn’t hesitate to offer her an ice pack and kept a kind eye on the kids throughout the tour. That level of care really stood out and made the night so much easier for us as parents. Beyond how great she was with the kids, Jill was also a fantastic storyteller. She brought the history and…”

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8.New Orleans Drunken Voodoo, Mystery, Paranormal, Supernatural and History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 23 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk from Bourbon Street to Jackson Square with guides such as Cody, hearing stories about Marie Laveau, vampires, haunted buildings, and the Louisiana Purchase. Drinks cost extra, and you can use an EMF meter, but the tour offers no guarantee of paranormal activity.

“It was a scam no one was there they took money but no tour we got scammed and it not good for viator to have such websites on their platform”

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9.New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour: Explore The Paranormal

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $15

Join a two-hour, English-language walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter at 8 p.m. Hear grim tales at LaLaurie Mansion, vampire stories at 1041 Royal Street, and ghost lore at Le Petit Theatre. Guides may include Carlo, Harry, or Raffle. The route is flat, family-friendly for ages 6 and up, and costs $15.

“The force, Harry, did an excellent job. He was funny and entertaining. I gave it a low rating because we didn’t go to any of the places in the description. We went to two cemeteries and learned about burial procedures of the city. While interesting, we heard the same thing in our city tour the previous day.”

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10.New Orleans Voodoo, Mystery, and Paranormal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 16 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Follow a local guide from Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop through the French Quarter to St. Louis Cathedral and St. Anthony’s Garden. Hear stories of Marie Laveau, vampires, murders, suicides, and haunted places. This moderate walking tour lasts about one to two hours and may include bar stops.

“Our guide Cody was extremely knowledgeable and a fun guide! It's was a great time! I would recommend.”

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11.New Orleans Ghost Hunters 101 with Electronic Field Meter

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $20

Meet at 941 Bourbon Street for a 1 to 2 hour French Quarter walking investigation with a local guide. Hear tales of ghosts, vampires, voodoo, mass burial grounds, and haunted buildings, while using an EMF meter. Bars may be visited along the route, but drinks and indoor entry are not included.

“Hello, the tour and our guide Coty were quite interesting. Unfortunately however, the tour started one hour late so we had to leave a little bit before everyone else, and we arrived late for our dinner réservation and then for our show afterwards. Coty told us we would be reimbursed for our tickets because of the inconvenience. Can you please tell me how to get this reimbursement? Thanks, Stéphanie Morin”

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12.New Orleans Ghost Adventure with Real Paranormal Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $40

Meet near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar for a guided French Quarter ghost walk with paranormal equipment, including EMF meters. Cody and other local guides cover LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, and lesser-known stops. Drinks may be available, but ghost sightings are never promised.

“Cody was a great guide! Great way to see the French Quarter at night time! Would certainly go again!”

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13.New Orleans Cocktails, History, Voodoo & Paranormal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 9 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Spend two hours in New Orleans’ French Quarter with an English-speaking storyteller such as Cody or Coty. Hear true-crime cases, pirate and outlaw tales, voodoo folklore, movie locations, and ghost stories while stopping at bars and landmarks. Drinks cost extra.

“Our tour was wonderful, guide was full of good local history and knowledge.”

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14.Talking To The Dead On Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $1,095

Psychic Medium Marie brings a private spiritual reading to your chosen city. You can arrange a group séance for up to five people at the same price, with optional viewers, photos, and audio or video recording. You provide the round table, seating, venue, decorations, and equipment.

“I went into this with a very open mind and heart and was ready to receive really just about anything. I ended up with answers to problems I didn’t know were there. Solutions that I intuitively felt inside me, that were solidified as truth. She took her time with my reading, and made sure she got every answer before it was completed. I truly couldn’t recommend her enough.”

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15.2-Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide and EMF meter, stopping at haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, streets, and a mass burial ground. The two-hour English tour costs $24, covers roughly 70 to 78 blocks, and may be booked as a private group.

“My daughter and I had a really good time. He was a good guide and I learned more things on his tour than my other ghost tour I took my son's on. He was polite, would answer anyone's questions , and we all just got along well. He did bring a handheld meter and he welcomed you to see, hold, and ask questions about. Our group ages ranged from 12- 50 and was family friendly.”

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