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The 15 Best New Orleans Pub Crawls

24 tours  ·  from $18

Bourbon Street sells itself and Frenchmen Street is where the locals go. The 15 crawls below compare the streets they work, what is included in the price and which ones are haunted-themed rather than simply late.

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

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

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

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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Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans - Starting at Bar Stellar near the Old U.S. Mint
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Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

2.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend three hours on Frenchmen Street with guides such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay. Use VIP wristbands for quicker entry, hear jazz, funk, blues, R&B, and hip-hop, enjoy one Louisiana cocktail, browse the art market, and finish with a dance contest.

“We had so much fun with this tour. We loved listening to Jazz in the clubs and bands found outside on Frenchman Street. Tour guide provided history and made sure we were taken care of through the night.”

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New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl - Meeting at Jax Brewery and getting started
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New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

3.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 379 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk through the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as DJ, Gomez, Wesley, or Carolyn, stopping at haunted bars and historic sites. Hear tales of murder, mayhem, and ghosts while buying your own drinks. The route can change, and all participants must be at least 21.

“Haunted Pub Crawl was great! Great stories and history while pub crawling through the French Quarter. plenty of time at year pub to enjoy the bars and brews! Shout out to John, our tour guide! he was entertaining, humorous, and a great story teller!”

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Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot - Starting at BMC Balcony Music Club on Frenchmen Street
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Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

4.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Pandi, Clarissa, and Wendy, hearing dark tales tied to the LaLaurie Mansion and Andrew Jackson Hotel. You’ll visit haunted bars, receive one free shot and drink discounts, and finish near MRB Bar & Kitchen after about two hours.

“We had a great time. Pandi was knowledgeable and entertaining. She gave us plenty of time to get drinks where we stopped. Our group even hung out when she left us for several hours afterward. They were all lots of fun!”

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New Orleans: Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl - Four music stops, with a different feel at each
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New Orleans: Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl

5.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Join a three-hour Frenchmen Street night out with guides such as Pandi, Andre, or Maurice. Expect VIP entry to several live music clubs, a Louisiana cocktail, a Booty Shaker Shot, the Frenchmen Art Market, local music stories, and plenty of chances to dance.

“We had an awesome time and Pandi was a great guide! Enjoyed all the music venues and bands she had picked out for the night - great time!”

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French Quarter Boozy Lunch Crawl with Seafood Boil - Cocktails and the meaning of a boozy crawl
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French Quarter Boozy Lunch Crawl with Seafood Boil

6.French Quarter Boozy Lunch Crawl with Seafood Boil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · from $72

Walk the French Quarter with a guide such as DJ, Leah, Scott, or Geoff while sampling 6 to 7 New Orleans dishes, cocktails, and beignets. The roughly two-hour crawl ends with a seafood boil and peeling lesson. Food and drinks are included, with dietary requests welcomed in advance.

“DJ was awesome! He was easy to talk to and so knowledgeable about the city, food, and the history! Definitely recommend this as a great way to try different foods and see the city!!”

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New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl - Meeting at Jax Brewery and getting started
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New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

7.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Tiny, Randy, Drew, and Toast. Hear haunted tales, visit local bars away from Bourbon Street, and finish with drinks at your own cost. You must be 21 or older with valid ID.

“This was such a fun tour, our tour group was small there was only six of us that was lead by Tiny. Each bar we went to had such a creepy and interesting past, plus each bar had a specific drink they were known for. This is a good way to see a little bit of the local side of New Orleans not just bourbon street, it’s also a good way to meet people, after the tour our group hung out and got food. So thank you Tiny for a great experience.”

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Crawl New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl with Shot Included - Decatur Street and the Axeman story
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Crawl New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl with Shot Included

8.Crawl New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl with Shot Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Start at MRB Bar & Kitchen at 7:30 p.m. and walk through the French Quarter with a guide such as Nika, Randy, Tanya, or Alexander Adams. Hear stories of the Casket Girls, the Axeman, LaLaurie Mansion, celebrity homes, and film locations, with pub stops and an advertised shot.

“Tour was boring and tour guide was rude. Craig insulted members of the tour multiple times and seemed to target certain individuals”

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New Orleans: Drunk History Walking Tour - Starting on Bourbon Street at Lafitte’s
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New Orleans: Drunk History Walking Tour

9.Drunk History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 165 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter for two hours with guides such as Coty, Cody, Ashli, or Donna, hearing tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, pirates, and scandalous founders. Stops may include historic bars, the Louisiana Purchase site, St. Louis Cathedral, and a haunted house. Drinks cost extra.

“Tour guide was great! Information was outstanding. Highly recommend.”

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Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - The first haunted bar and New Orleans vice
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Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

10.Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Follow a costumed Nightly Spirits guide through the French Quarter for ghost stories, three haunted bar stops, Jean Lafitte lore, and a possible taste of absinthe. Guides may include Jo, Heather, Marcello, Nia, or Steven. Drinks cost extra, and valid photo ID is required.

“This was a fun and interesting ghost tour me and my lady enjoyed and learned a lot about the haunted horror stories of New Orleans, LA”

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Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans - Why Raffle matters to the experience
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Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans

11.Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Raffle, also spelled Rafelle or Raffel, for a two-hour, adults-only walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter. You’ll hear tales of murder, pirates, brothels, ghosts, and local lore while stopping at historic bars. The $30 price includes one drink, but other drinks and food cost extra.

“EXCELLENT EXCELLENT EXCELLENT. Our guide Raffle is someone who is truly in love with his city and ready to share it with everyone. My group and I could've walked around with him all day! I highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to NOLA, especially for their first time. We went back the next day to roam the areas he took us too lol.”

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New Orleans Drunk History Tour - Ghosts, vampires, and voodoo in the French Quarter
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New Orleans Drunk History Tour

12.New Orleans Drunk History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $21

Walk the French Quarter with a local guide, hearing tales of ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and dark New Orleans history. Stop at neighborhood bars for drinks you buy yourself, visit Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, and try an EMF ghost detector. Guides such as Cody and Coty lead the tour.

“I loved the stories that were provided, I loved the drink stops as well...I definitely recommend this tour”

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New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl - Moving from bar to bar in the French Quarter
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New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

13.New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start at 8 p.m. in New Orleans’ French Quarter for a hosted crawl through bars and clubs, with included shots, games, drink specials, and line-skipping access. Hosts such as Jason and Dominique have earned praise for keeping the night moving, though the music, drinks, and bar quality can vary.

“For the past over a decade and a half I have not ever been into a club and finally I have going out especially when I am on vacation and I get to enjoy myself.”

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New Orleans: True Crime Pub Crawl - Bars, stories, and the Ax Man
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New Orleans: True Crime Pub Crawl

14.True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · from $37

Follow an English-speaking guide through the French Quarter, stopping at local bars while hearing tales of the Ax Man, JFK assassination links, and notorious murders. Guides such as Jamie, Wes, Gomez, and Bubby bring a strong local voice, but drinks cost extra and the route can change.

“Wes was a great tour guide ! This was a very fun tour and we had a small group which was perfect!”

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New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl - Meeting at Jax Brewery and getting started
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New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

15.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk from Royal Street through four French Quarter stops, including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and Pirates Alley. Your English-speaking guide may be Captain T, Noah, Dan, Lisa, Joshua, or another local storyteller. Expect ghost tales, brothel lore, voodoo history, bar time, and plenty of walking.

“Surpassed my expectations!! Our tour guide, Joshua, was AMAZING! His knowledge of the New Orleans history and his story telling skills were spot on!! He really made our experience memorable! Thank you!!”

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