The 15 Best True Crime Tours in New Orleans

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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12.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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13.French Quarter Ghosts and True Crime Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 21 reviews · 2 hours · from $30

Walk about one mile through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a guide such as Joshua, hearing true tales of ghosts, murder, mob revenge, and local history. This English-language tour lasts 1.5 to 2 hours, welcomes ages 12 and up, and suits believers and skeptics alike.

“We practically had a private tour, and we really appreciated that Joshua still went ahead with it—this shows his commitment and great sense of responsibility. I absolutely loved the tour; he was extremely kind and explained everything in detail. He also answered all of our questions with patience and clarity. Highly recommended!”

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14.Killers and Thrillers Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 18 reviews · 1h 30m · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at 809 Royal Street for a 90-minute walk through the French Quarter’s darker corners. Hear about notorious murders, ghosts, and a murderous young prince, with a stop at the Pharmacy Museum. Groups are limited to nine, and guides such as Micheal bring the stories to life.

“Very informative, guide was very pleasant professional and extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour.”

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15.Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters – NOLA’s Dark Psychology Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Walk through New Orleans with parapsychologist Dr. Edward Simon, tracing LaLaurie, Gallatin Street, witchcraft, vampire lore, and the city’s darkest crimes. This adults-only English tour costs $35, runs about 90 minutes, and suits curious visitors who prefer stories to haunted-house theatrics.

“All 7 of us enjoyed the tour, and we ranged in age from 27 to 61! Great stories and great storytelling!”

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