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The 15 Best True Crime Tours in New Orleans

24 tours  ·  from $29

The Axeman, the mafia trials and a century of Rampart Street cases, told standing where they happened. These 15 tours compare the cases covered, the walking involved and which ones are strictly adults-only.

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

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

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

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 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

2.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 Killers and Thrillers Tour - The Cabildo and Louisiana Purchase setting
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New Orleans Killers and Thrillers Tour

3.New Orleans Killers and Thrillers Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 910 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk the French Quarter after sunset with an English-speaking guide such as Maude, Mike, Christian, or Elaine. Hear grim crime stories and ghost lore near the Cabildo and Pharmacy Museum. This adult-oriented tour is 90 minutes, outdoors, and best for ages 16 and up.

“Did not match the description at all. There was no bar with paranormal activity or voo doo house on tour.”

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New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions - What the two-hour route covers
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New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions

4.New Orleans True Murder Tour: Sinister Criminal Intentions

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 729 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Join Unique NOLA at 7 p.m. for an adults-only, English-language walk through the French Quarter. Guides such as Dane, Elaine, Carlo, Mikko, and Anderson tell documented murder stories linked to New Orleans, with stops near Jackson Square, the Omni Royal Orleans, LaLaurie Mansion, and Royal Street.

“Really wish it was different. I had such high hopes for it too. The fact that it was lacking in entertainment was very disappointing. The stories didn’t seem compatible with the area, a lot of them took place elsewhere and either began or ended in NOLA but it wasn’t the general history of the area. It was more opinionated than cold hard thrilling facts. I honestly enjoy a podcast more. What was promised was not all there, we didn’t enter or get that close to the locations that were listed and the highlight location of the tour, being the Lalaurie Mansion, the main reason I even booked this tour to…”

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French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour - The guides shape the experience
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French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour

5.French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Thorn, Chase, Drew, Soren, and V. Over two hours, hear documented crime stories tied to real locations, including cases featured on crime television. The tour begins and ends at Vampire Apothecary Restaurant & Bar and costs $30.

“Tour was exciting. We ended it with a creepy crime story behind cafe Dumond! Tour guide was well versed in his true crime knowledge!”

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Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans - What $34 buys you
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Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans

6.Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Join Dr. Edward Simmons for an adults-only walk through the French Quarter, where casket girls, Madame Lalaurie, mafia killings, public executions, and eerie medical rumors shape a lively 1-hour-45-minute tour. Groups max out at 20, and the route stays outdoors.

“Dr. Edward Simmons was a phenomenal guide. The entire tour was entertaining, educational, and exciting.”

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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour - Starting beneath Armstrong Park
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New Orleans: Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour

7.Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $37

Walk from Armstrong Park through the French Quarter, hearing about Voodoo, the Axeman, organized crime, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and Madame LaLaurie. Guides such as Doug, Elaine, Ricardo, and the Professor bring strong storytelling, historical context, and optional HELLVISION projections to this adults-only tour.

“Great tour! The Professor was a very knowledgeable guide and a great story teller. This was different than other tours we have taken, less stops but very detailed historical stories and was worth the experience.”

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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

8.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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True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans - May Baily’s Place and the Storyville era
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True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans

9.True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

This two-hour French Quarter pub crawl pairs true crime with New Orleans history. Visit May Baily’s Place, hear gruesome stories at Jimani Lounge, learn about the Axeman and JFK links, and enjoy guides such as Gomez, Wes, Jamie, and Jenna. Drinks cost extra, and the route can change.

“Jamie was a great guide! We enjoyed learning a lot about the True Crime lore in the Quarter. Jamie was very knowledgeable and made it fun!”

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Dark History Tour In New Orleans - Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop offers a ten-minute pause
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Dark History Tour In New Orleans

10.Dark History Tour In New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Jonathan Weiss Tours at 5:00 pm for a two-hour walk through the French Quarter’s darker past. Guides such as Jonathan and Doug cover St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Madame John’s Legacy, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, with true stories and little-used historical details.

“We went on this tour 2 years ago and returned again with friends this year. Jonathon does an amazing job! He made the history come alive! We love the pace, the facts, and his enthusiasm. His passion for history and New Orleans comes through with each stop we made.”

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New Orleans: 2-Hour Sinister Criminal Intentions Murder Tour - Madame LaLaurie and the French Quarter’s darkest reputation
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New Orleans: 2-Hour Sinister Criminal Intentions Murder Tour

11.2-Hour Sinister Criminal Intentions Murder Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Walk the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Randy, Sean, Jess, or David, hearing the facts behind notorious murders, Madame LaLaurie, and the Katrina Cannibal. The 16-plus tour lasts two hours, runs rain or shine, and limits groups to 15 people.

“We had a great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and interactive. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone! The small group was good too!”

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New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only - Jackson Square starts with executions
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New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only

12.New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $39

Walk from Jackson Square through the French Quarter with a guide such as Jamie, hearing true crime stories tied to executions, Hurricane Katrina, the Upstairs Lounge fire, New Orleans mafia figures, and a notorious pirate. A coffee, tea, or hot chocolate stop breaks up the 1-hour-45-minute tour.

“Great tour! We have done several night tours so this was a nice twist getting to see some of the areas during the day light, without the crowds and great coffee. Jamie was amazing, kept everyone entertained and knew her facts! Would definitely recommend”

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Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter - Royal Street brings out the old characters
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Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter

13.Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $33

Walk the French Quarter at 8 p.m. with guides such as Scott, Joshua, or Libby. This two-hour tour favors factual history and strong storytelling over costumes and theatrics, with stops on Royal Street, by the Mississippi River, and along Bourbon Street. Groups are capped at 16.

“It was a fun and informative tour and a nice way to learn more of the history of New Orleans I would recommend it”

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New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour - Boutique du Vampyre and New Orleans vampire lore
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New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour

14.New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk through the French Quarter from Jackson Square to the Old Ursuline Convent on a 90-minute to two-hour English tour. Hear about Jean Lafitte, New Orleans vampires, haunted bars, and the vampire brides of the convent, with guide Brittanie often leading the small group.

“Loved the walk that included New Orleans history presented in a fun and interesting way. Our guide was very personable, charming and funny, loved her. We all really enjoyed the presentation, we could not stop talking about it.”

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Murder Mystery by Killer Theater - Inside The Maison at 508 Frenchmen Street
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Murder Mystery by Killer Theater

15.Murder Mystery by Killer Theater

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 29 reviews · 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $30

At The Maison’s upstairs Penthouse, you’ll help solve a funny, sometimes spicy murder set in 1911 Storyville. Hosts such as Frosty and Nigel guide the action while selected audience members receive character roles, scripts, costumes, and clues. Arrive early for live music downstairs.

“Group interaction. Funny. Be warned: not for anyone under 18. Great night!!! Setting was very appropriate.”

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