Top 12 Nightlife Experiences 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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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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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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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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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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6.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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7.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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8.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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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.Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Spend two hours with an English-speaking guide exploring haunted French Quarter and Marigny sites, including Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s bar, and the Andrew Jackson Hotel. Three bar stops, drink specials, and one alcoholic shot are included. Guides may include Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, or J.

“Clarissa was a fantastic guide! You can really feel how much she loves the city of New Orleans. The pub crawl was very well-paced so we had time to drink at a responsible pace and actually enjoy our drinks while hearing interesting stories. She also provided plenty of recommendations for places to go while you enjoy your visit!”

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11.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at 809 Royal Street for a two-hour walk through haunted French Quarter pubs. Guides such as Jenna, Lisa, and Rhodie mix researched stories with bar stops. Bring ID, comfortable shoes, and money for drinks, which are not included.

“better tour guide apparently they don't count and it's ok to leave behind people”

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12.New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29

Meet your English-speaking guide at Golden Lantern Bar for 150 minutes of grisly New Orleans crime stories, historic murder sites, and French Quarter pub stops. Drinks are bought separately, and the route ends near North Rampart Street.

“The true crime part of the tour was great! Our guide was a great storyteller and she was easy to follow. The stories were interesting and a good variety. But, there wasn’t really a pub crawl aspect to it. We stopped at one bar along the way.”

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