New Orleans Paranormal Investigation

The most unusual part of this New Orleans tour is that it treats the French Quarter as a working investigation site, not just a backdrop for ghost stories. You walk from Bourbon Street to Jackson Square, stopping at places linked to mass burials, haunted homes, bars, hotels, churches, morgues, and old sidewalks. An EMF meter is used along the way.

I like two things here: the tour gets moving quickly, and it covers a wide stretch of the Vieux Carre rather than staying beside one famous building. I also like the choice to buy a to-go cocktail between stops, an easy way to match the walk to New Orleans nightlife. The main caution is that this is a public-street walking tour, not a private house visit or a guaranteed ghost sighting.

Key points to know before booking

• The route starts at 941 Bourbon Street and ends near Jackson Square, so you do not return to the starting point.
• The first stop is tied to a mass burial ground, where the tour focuses on reported cold spots, apparitions, and orbs.
• An EMF meter is available, but paranormal activity is not guaranteed.
• The walk may visit more than a dozen locations, including bars, apartments, hotels, cemeteries, churches, and streets.
• To-go alcoholic drinks are optional and cost extra, and some bars may delay the tour if service is slow.
• The tour can last from one to two hours, with a maximum group size of 28 people.

What this French Quarter ghost walk is really like

This is a story-led paranormal walk through one of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods. You meet on the sidewalk at the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar at 941 Bourbon Street. You do not check in inside the bar, and the tour operator is not affiliated with the bar itself.

From there, the guide leads the group through public streets and sidewalks. The tour is designed for people curious about ghost hunting, amateur investigators, and anyone who likes New Orleans stories with a darker edge. You are not promised a supernatural encounter. The operator is clear that the experience is for entertainment and that no ghost, spirit, angel, vampire, demon, or other nonhuman presence can be guaranteed.

That frank warning is useful. You should book this for the stories, atmosphere, old buildings, and chance to use investigation equipment, not because you expect a staged apparition to appear on cue.

The guide provides local context and leads the group at a moderate pace. The route may change, and the time can stretch if the group waits inside bars. The stated maximum is 28 people, so the feel may range from fairly personal to a full walking group depending on the date.

Starting at the mass burial ground

The first location is described as a mass burial ground associated with cold spots, apparitions, and orbs. This gives the tour a strong opening because you are not spending the first part of the walk simply getting organized. The investigation begins almost at once.

The language around these reports belongs to the tour’s paranormal theme, not to established proof. I would treat the cold spots and orbs as stories and things to watch for, rather than facts you are expected to accept. That approach makes the experience more enjoyable and keeps your expectations in the right place.

This is also where the EMF meter becomes part of the experience. You can request paranormal equipment at check-in, and the information provided specifically identifies a real EMF meter, or ghost detector, for use during the tour. Equipment must be checked out and returned to a staff member before you leave.

If you take equipment, handle it carefully. A $250 fee applies to any piece that is lost, damaged, or missing. You must provide your name, phone number, address, and booking reference number before checking it out. This is not a casual prop that you can carry away from the group.

Jackson Square and the wider Vieux Carre

The walk continues toward Jackson Square, with stops spread across the 78 blocks of the French Quarter. The exact route can change, but the stated range of locations is broad. You might pass haunted houses and apartments, morgues and bathrooms, bars and pubs, cemeteries, balconies, galleries, hotels, churches, streets, and sidewalks.

That variety is one of the tour’s strongest features. Instead of placing all the attention on one famous haunted address, the guide uses the neighborhood itself as the setting. You see how ghost stories attach to ordinary parts of city life, including places where people eat, work, worship, drink, and live.

The route also helps first-time visitors get oriented in the French Quarter. You are walking rather than riding, so you see the changing character of the streets at ground level. The tradeoff is that you need to keep up with the group and remain with it for the full tour. The guide cannot stop for individual photo walks, and you are asked not to obstruct sidewalks or streets.

The walk ends in the Jackson Square area. Plan your evening from there rather than assuming you will return to Bourbon Street.

Stories, equipment, and the role of the guide

The guide is the heart of this experience. The tour description promises a professional local guide, and Ashli Fisher is one named guide associated with the operation. If Ashli leads your walk, expect an energetic presentation. Her style, based on the information provided, includes stories of hauntings, vampires, murders, and unusual French Quarter events.

That lively storytelling matters because an EMF meter alone cannot carry two hours. The equipment gives you something to watch and operate, but the history and tales give each stop meaning. The best use of the meter is as a conversation starter and a way to take part, not as scientific proof that a building is haunted.

A past outing with Ashli was a private small-group experience, which made it easier to hear the stories and use the equipment without being rushed. You should not assume every departure will be that small, though. The maximum group size is 28, and the number of bookings can change from one date to another.

One important limitation is that the tour does not provide entry into private property. All stops take place on public property, and you will not go inside private homes or other restricted locations. Even when a building or apartment is part of the story, you should expect to hear about it from the street rather than walk through it.

Optional drinks and the New Orleans evening

Between locations, you may buy a to-go cocktail or another alcoholic drink at your own expense. This fits the French Quarter setting and gives you a simple choice: keep the walk focused, or add a drink as you go.

The drink is not included in the $35 price. Some bars may also be busy, and waiting inside can lengthen the tour. The stated duration is about two hours, but the terms allow anything from one to two hours, with the final length affected by bar waits and conditions along the route.

You are allowed to drink during the tour, but the operator can refuse service to anyone who becomes extremely intoxicated. If your conduct causes the tour to be canceled, there is no refund. I would keep the drinking moderate, especially since you still need to walk on old, uneven streets and stay with the group.

The to-go option is also useful for anyone who does not want to enter a bar. Children may not be allowed inside every bar, and the tour notes that to-go windows are available for people who prefer not to go in. Anyone under 18 needs a parent or guardian unless a guide gives authorization.

Timing, streets, and practical comfort

Arrive several minutes early. The group leaves at the scheduled time, and the guide may no longer be at the meeting point even a few minutes later. Late arrivals are not refunded, so give yourself enough time to find 941 Bourbon Street and locate the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar.

The tour operates in rain and shine unless the operator cancels or reschedules it. New Orleans can be very hot, but the terms also warn that it can get cold. Wear shoes suited to uneven streets and sidewalks, and bring clothing that fits the forecast.

No hotel pickup or drop-off is included. You make your own way to Bourbon Street and arrange your own return from Jackson Square. The meeting point is near public transportation, and the activity is described as suitable for most participants. Service animals are allowed.

The group stays together for safety and scheduling. You may take photos, but audio and video recording devices are not allowed. Do not ring doorbells, enter private property, or wander away to take pictures. The French Quarter is a residential neighborhood as well as a nightlife district, so respectful behavior is part of the experience.

What the $35 price buys you

At $35 per person, the tour sits in the affordable range for a guided New Orleans evening activity. The price covers the local guide, the walking tour, admission to the included stops, and use of the paranormal equipment when available and properly checked out.

The value depends on what you want. If you want a fast-paced introduction to French Quarter legends, this can be a sensible first-night activity. You get a guide, a broad route, and a theme that is easy to enjoy even if you remain skeptical about ghosts.

If you expect access to haunted interiors, extensive formal investigation, or a scientific demonstration, the price will feel less attractive. The tour stays on public property, and the equipment does not turn the walk into a controlled investigation. Drinks, gratuities, and transportation are extra.

I would also allow some flexibility in your evening schedule. A tour lasting close to two hours may run differently from one departure to the next, particularly if the group stops in busy bars.

The important booking risks

The cancellation terms are strict. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason after booking. If the operator cancels because of weather, low numbers, or another serious issue, prepaid customers may receive credit for a future tour, or an alternative or refund may be offered when minimum numbers are not met. The operator can contact you by phone, text, or email, so provide a working mobile number and check messages before departure.

A minimum number of participants applies. Even after confirmation, the tour can be canceled if that minimum is not reached, sometimes as late as an hour before the scheduled start. Keep a backup plan for the evening.

The operator also says that all sales are final and that no refund is offered for failing to see a ghost. That policy is blunt, but it matches the nature of the activity. Book only if you are comfortable paying for the guided walk and stories, not for a guaranteed paranormal result.

The overall rating supplied for this experience is 3.7 from six ratings, with sharply different experiences. One person described an unsuccessful meeting and difficulty reaching the company, while the operator disputed the account and suggested a wrong date, time, or location might have been involved. Another person praised Ashli’s energetic storytelling and reported repeated EMF activity and a ghostly chill. A separate account criticized the experience after finding that two pieces of equipment had been dropped and were not working.

The practical lesson is simple: double-check your date, time, meeting point, and confirmation messages. Ask about equipment at check-in, and do not assume every device will work perfectly.

Who will enjoy this New Orleans paranormal tour?

I would recommend it to:

• First-time visitors who want an evening walk through the French Quarter
• People who enjoy ghost stories but do not need proof of the supernatural
• Amateur paranormal fans who want to handle an EMF meter
• Couples and friends looking for a low-cost, themed activity
• Families with older children who can follow a moderate walking pace and respect the age rules at bars

I would skip it if you want a quiet historical walk, guaranteed access to old interiors, or a tightly timed tour with no chance of delays. It is also a poor fit if you dislike group rules, uneven streets, or the possibility that equipment will not produce an interesting reading.

Should you book it?

Book this tour if you want a story-filled French Quarter walk with a paranormal angle, optional drinks, and a chance to use an EMF meter. The $35 cost is reasonable for an introductory experience, especially if you are new to New Orleans and want to combine neighborhood orientation with local legends.

Go in with sensible expectations. You are paying for a guide-led evening on public streets, not a guaranteed ghost encounter or private access to haunted buildings. Arrive early, keep your drinking moderate, wear good walking shoes, and confirm the meeting details before leaving your hotel.

FAQ

Where does the New Orleans Paranormal Investigation begin?

It begins at 941 Bourbon Street in New Orleans, on the sidewalk at the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Tours do not meet inside the bar.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends in the Jackson Square area of New Orleans. Hotel pickup, hotel drop-off, and transportation back to Bourbon Street are not included.

How long does the paranormal walking tour last?

The tour is scheduled for about two hours, but the stated duration can range from one to two hours. Waits inside busy bars may make the walk longer.

Is a ghost sighting guaranteed?

No. The tour is for entertainment, and there is no guarantee that you will encounter a ghost, spirit, or other paranormal activity.

Can I use paranormal equipment?

Yes. An EMF meter and other paranormal equipment may be checked out at the beginning of the tour. You must provide the required personal and booking details, and all equipment must be returned before you leave.

Are drinks included in the ticket price?

No. Alcoholic drinks are available to purchase along the route at your own expense. To-go options may be available, and some bars may not allow children inside.