New Orleans: Lewd Spirits Tour

New Orleans has no shortage of ghost tours, but this one takes a dirtier route. The Lewd Spirits Tour pairs grisly tales with three bar stops, using the French Quarter’s old vice districts as its stage. You’ll hear about murder, adultery, prostitution, womanizers, and plain evil while carrying a drink from one stop to the next.

I like the small-group format and the way the tour links the stories to actual bars and back streets. I also like that the guide, Delvin, has been praised for being funny and entertaining, with the tour’s lewd language used openly rather than springing it on you. The main drawback is clear: this is adults-only material, with about a mile of walking and plenty of standing.

Key points to know

• Three bar stops give the two-hour walk a social rhythm, but drinks are not included.
• Guide Delvin has been praised for his humor and lively delivery.
• The stories are deliberately raunchy, with strong language and tales of vice, murder, and betrayal.
• The route covers about a mile through the French Quarter, with standing between stops.
• The tour ends on Bourdon Street, where the area’s reputation for debauchery still forms part of the atmosphere.
• You must be at least 21, and arriving intoxicated can lead to refusal or cancellation without a refund.

What kind of New Orleans tour is this?

This is not a gentle introduction to local folklore. It is a two-hour walking tour built around the French Quarter’s darker stories and its drinking culture. The title tells you what you need to know: the material is lewd, the ghost stories can be hair-raising, and the humor may be bawdy.

The format is simple. You meet inside the Unique NOLA Tours store, join an English-speaking guide, and begin with a story at a place where spirits and spirits meet. In other words, the first tale is tied to a bar, and you can buy your first drink before heading into the streets.

From there, the route connects haunted locations with bar stops. You listen, walk, stop for another drink, and hear more stories. The tour ends on Bourdon Street, keeping the final part of the walk tied to the French Quarter’s continuing reputation for nightlife and excess.

I see this as a good fit if you want history delivered with adult humor rather than formal narration. If you prefer quiet courtyards, architecture, or carefully polished historical commentary, choose another kind of French Quarter walk.

Three bars give the route its rhythm

The three bar stops are the tour’s most practical feature. A walking tour based only on stories can feel static, especially when you are standing on crowded streets. Here, each stop breaks up the route and gives you a chance to buy a drink before the next tale.

Your drinks are not included in the $37 price, so plan to spend extra. That is worth keeping in mind when comparing this tour with a standard walking tour. The admission covers the guide and the two-hour route, but your bar tab is separate.

The bar visits also fit the subject. These are not random refreshment breaks placed into a ghost tour. The stories focus on places where vice, violence, and questionable behavior shaped the French Quarter’s past. The setting helps the tales feel connected to New Orleans rather than interchangeable with ghost stories from another city.

You should pace yourself. The tour requires you to remain alert and respectful, and intoxication is not allowed. The company can refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated and disruptive. If that causes the tour to be cancelled, no refund is provided.

The opening story sets the tone

The first story begins at a location where spirits meet spirits, with a grisly murder attached to the place. That opening gives you a quick sense of the tour’s method: a real-feeling setting, a dark incident, and a drink before the group moves on.

The information does not identify the exact bar or the murder, so you should not book this expecting a fixed list of famous sites. The appeal is the combination of setting and storytelling. You are not simply hearing a general account of New Orleans ghosts in a shop or lecture room. You are standing in the French Quarter, then moving through the area tied to the stories.

This first stop is also where the guide’s personality matters. A subject this lurid can become silly or uncomfortable if delivered badly. Delvin has been singled out for being funny and entertaining, which is useful here. The humor helps keep the mood social, while the subject matter supplies the darker edge.

Expect the guide to use lewd language. That is part of the advertised character of the tour, not an accidental feature. If you are sensitive to strong language, this is the point to reconsider.

Dark back streets and stories of vice

Between the bar stops, the route leads into the darker back streets of the French Quarter. The walk covers about a mile, so this is not a long-distance hike, but you will spend much of the time on your feet. Comfortable shoes are sensible, even though the route is relatively short.

The subject matter moves through several kinds of wrongdoing. You may hear about adulterers, prostitutes, womanizers, murderers, and people described simply as evil. The stories are presented as tales that left a mark on the locations you visit, with the haunting linked to the conduct that took place there.

That connection is what gives the tour its personality. The French Quarter is often presented through music, food, grand buildings, and nightlife. This tour pays attention to the less polished side of the district, where money, desire, violence, and alcohol crossed paths.

You should expect atmosphere rather than a detailed architectural survey. The focus is on what happened in and around the places, and on the ghosts or lingering spirits associated with them. The guide’s storytelling carries the tour more than visual sights do.

The middle of the tour keeps the stories moving

After the first stop, you carry your drink along the route to the next location. Between each haunted site, you have another chance to buy a drink. This creates an informal pattern that works well for a small group: story, walk, bar, story, and another short walk.

The small-group size is important. A lewd ghost story works better when the guide can speak directly to the people around him instead of addressing a large crowd. You should have more room to follow the jokes, ask questions, and stay connected to the action.

There is a tradeoff. A small group can make the tour feel more personal, but the experience depends heavily on the guide and the chemistry of the people who book that evening. Delvin’s reported style is energetic and funny, which should suit the material. Still, the humor may not work for everyone, especially if you prefer a serious approach to history.

The tour is also not designed as a private drinking session. You are expected to remain orderly, and intoxication is not accepted. Think of the bars as part of the route, not as the main event.

What the $37 price really covers

At $37 per person, the cost is reasonable if you want a guided, adults-only walk with a clear theme and several bar stops. You are paying for two hours of live storytelling, a route through the French Quarter, and the convenience of having the guide connect the places and stories for you.

You are not paying for drinks, food, transportation, or a private tour. Those costs sit outside the ticket price. If you plan to buy a drink at each of the three stops, your final spending will be higher than the advertised amount.

The value comes down to your interests. Someone who wants a standard ghost walk may find the lewd focus too narrow. Someone who wants to combine local nightlife with unusual stories may find the format useful, since the ticket gives structure to an evening that might otherwise consist of wandering from bar to bar.

The two-hour length is another point in its favor. It is long enough to create a full evening activity, but short enough to fit before dinner, after dinner, or alongside another French Quarter plan. Since the tour includes a mile of walking and a lot of standing, the duration should feel manageable for most people who are comfortable on foot.

A closer look at the final stop on Bourdon Street

The tour ends on Bourdon Street, where debauchery can still be found today. The endpoint gives the route a fitting finish: the guide moves from stories about past misconduct to a part of the French Quarter still associated with nightlife.

The end of the tour is useful if you want to continue your evening in the area. However, no onward plans or specific bar recommendations are provided, so you should arrange your next stop yourself. The tour simply leaves you in the French Quarter after the final story.

The ending also makes the experience feel less like a sealed attraction. The stories are about places that remain part of a living district, not a museum exhibit. You are left with the contrast between old tales of vice and the modern activity still found around the street.

Who should book this tour?

I would recommend it for adults who enjoy ghost stories with a crude sense of humor and want a social way to explore the French Quarter at night. It suits couples, friends, and small groups looking for something more unusual than a typical bar crawl.

It is especially suitable for you if:

• You are at least 21 and comfortable with lewd language.
• You want history mixed with murder, scandal, and supernatural stories.
• You like having three bar stops built into a walking route.
• You prefer a small group to a large sightseeing crowd.
• You can walk about a mile and stand for much of two hours.
• You want a lively guide-led activity rather than a self-guided night out.

I would skip it if you are travelling with anyone under 21, dislike sexual humor, or want a quiet and formal account of New Orleans history. It is also a poor choice if you expect drinks to be included or if you plan to become heavily intoxicated during the tour.

The tour is wheelchair accessible, but the mile-long route and extended standing are still worth considering. Accessibility does not remove the physical demands of the evening.

Practical details before you go

Meet inside the Unique NOLA Tours store. The tour is conducted in English and lasts two hours, with starting times available according to the date you choose.

You need at least two people for the tour to run. Even after confirmation, the tour can be cancelled if not enough people are booked. In that case, you are offered an alternative or a full refund.

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. A reserve-now, pay-later option is also available, which helps if your New Orleans schedule is still changing.

Arrive sober and ready to walk. The company can refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated and disruptive, and that situation does not qualify for a refund. Bring a comfortable attitude, comfortable shoes, and enough money for drinks at the three stops.

Should you book the Lewd Spirits Tour?

Book it if you want a compact, adults-only French Quarter outing built around raunchy ghost stories, bars, and the district’s seedy past. The $37 price is fair for two hours of guided storytelling, but remember that drinks cost extra.

The strongest reason to choose it is the mix of setting and tone. You get the French Quarter’s darker back streets, three chances to stop for a drink, and a guide such as Delvin who can keep the material funny and lively. The main caution is just as important: the language is lewd, the stories are adult, and the route involves standing.

If that sounds like your kind of New Orleans evening, this tour offers a focused and entertaining way to see the French Quarter after dark. If not, choose a more traditional history or ghost walk.

FAQ

How long is the Lewd Spirits Tour?

The tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The price is $37 per person.

Are drinks included?

No. Drinks are available for purchase at the bars, but they are not included in the tour price.

How many bars does the tour visit?

The route includes stops at three bars.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet inside the Unique NOLA Tours store.

Is the tour conducted in English?

Yes. The live tour guide speaks English.

How old must you be to join?

You must be at least 21 years old. People under 21 cannot participate.

Can I join if I am intoxicated?

No. Intoxication is not allowed. The company can refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated and disruptive, and you will not receive a refund if the tour is cancelled for that reason.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible. Keep in mind that the route covers about a mile and includes a lot of standing.