8 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 $15Best value

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.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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7.2-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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8.Seance & Paranormal Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2h 30m · from $125

Join Bloody Mary at a 200-year-old haunted building for a sober, two-part night of French Spiritism, psychic mediumship, and hands-on ghost hunting. Bring a loved one’s photo or memento, then use EMF tools, a ghost box, and ITC equipment while exploring haunted dolls, altars, and resident spirits.

“Amazing! Bloody Mary, you’re something else. Your séance and ghost tour had me on edge in the best way possible! Every moment felt charged, heavy, and so real! Pulled us straight into your world like it was second nature. Jaw dropping is an understatement the entire experience was the real deal, and every penny was beyond worth it. Anyone wondering if they should book stop hesitating. Step into her world. You won’t forget it!!!”

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