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Experience the Haunted French Quarter Spirits Tour in New Orleans

5.0 (1 reviews) · By New Orleans Drunk History Tours • Show Me New Orleans Tours

Discover the mysterious side of New Orleans with the French Quarter spirits walking tour. Walk through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S. and see if you can encounter some of the spirits believed to still linger there. From haunted hotels to historic sites, this tour offers a spine-tingling look at the city’s paranormal history.

Along the way, you'll visit several haunted locations, including the famous LaLaurie Mansion and a former slave exchange. Your guide, a licensed expert, will share ghost stories featured on The History Channel and The Discovery Channel. Plus, you’ll have the chance to stop at some of the neighborhood’s historic bars to grab a to-go drink and continue your ghostly adventure.

Bring your camera—many guests have captured apparitions and orbs during the tour. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, this experience promises a fun, spooky glimpse into New Orleans’ haunted past.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the French Quarter spirits tour?

The tour lasts between 1 to 2 hours, depending on the stops and group pace.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Yes, children aged 0-9 can join, but some bars may not allow children inside. Youths aged 10-17 and adults are also welcome.

Are the locations accessible for people with mobility issues?

Yes, the tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants or small children can ride in strollers or prams.

What’s included in the tour?

A professional guide leads the tour, sharing stories and paranormal insights. Drinks and gratuities are not included.

Can I take photos during the tour?

Absolutely! Many guests capture ghostly orbs and apparitions. Please note that filming is not permitted.

What if I lose or damage equipment during the tour?

A fee of 250 USD applies for any lost, damaged, or missing equipment during the tour.

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Duration 1 hour – 2 hours

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Live tour guide

English

Key facts

Duration 1 to 2 hours
Languages English
Group size Up to 30 people
Ages allowed Children 0-9; Youth 10-17; Adults 18-99
Accessibility Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Drinks
  • A fee of 250 USD for lost, damaged, or missing equipment

Itinerary

  1. Stop 1

    Explore the French Quarter, one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S., known for paranormal activity. Visit haunted sites like historic hotels, the federal courthouse, and a former slave exchange. Hear stories featured on The History Channel and The Discovery Channel. Guests can purchase to-go drinks at historic bars along the route.

    2 hours
  2. Stop 2

    Discover the ghostly legends of the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, once a Quadroon Ballroom and convent, where staff and guests report regular sightings. Visit one of the oldest homes in the Mississippi Valley. Many guests have captured apparitions and orbs in photos—some even caught a little girl peeking out at LaLaurie Mansion. The tour guide will use an EMF meter to validate paranormal encounters.

    15 minutes

Meeting point & pickup

Meet at the starting point

Tours meet and depart at the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, located at 941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. Please note, tours do not meet inside the bar or at street corners.

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  • 0% refund if canceled at any time before the tour

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From $35.00 per person

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