Private Ghosts of the French Quarter Walking Tour in New Orleans
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Discover the haunted history of the French Quarter with a private ghost tour that focuses on real stories passed down through generations. This isn't about legends or myths—it's about documented accounts, family stories, and firsthand experiences that reveal the city’s deep connection with death, memory, and what might still linger after all these years.
With a private tour, you'll have the space to walk at your own pace, ask questions, and follow the stories that truly stay with you. Choose your preferred start time for a personalized experience, and add optional enhancements to deepen your journey into the city’s haunted past.
After your tour, you'll receive extra stories and photos to keep the night alive in your memories. Bring your camera—some guests leave with more than just stories, capturing moments that last a lifetime.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Private Ghosts of the French Quarter Walking Tour?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours, giving you plenty of time to explore and hear the stories.
What language is the tour conducted in?
The tour is conducted in English.
What is the group size for this private tour?
The tour is private, with up to 15 guests, ensuring a personalized experience.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, it’s suitable for travelers of all ages, from infants to seniors, and accessible for those with different fitness levels.
What’s included in the tour?
Your ticket includes a 2-hour walking tour with a licensed, historically accurate guide.
Are food and drinks included?
No, food and beverages are not included. Gratuities are also not included but appreciated.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- 2 Hour Walking Tour
- Licensed and Historical Accurate Tour Guide
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and Beverage
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Behind the music and candlelight, the streets hold centuries of lives that never fully moved on. Fires, fever, violence, and whispered secrets settled into the walls, and some of them still stir after dark.
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Stop 2
Once the site of public executions and restless gatherings, the square has witnessed moments that never quite settled. As night falls, footsteps echo where no one walks, and figures have been seen lingering along the edges of the Cabildo and the cathedral, watching as if they never truly left.
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Stop 3
Built in the early 1700s, its walls have watched over generations of young women, devotion, and whispered stories. There are long-held tales of sealed doors, unexplained presences, and something that arrived in New Orleans and was never meant to be released.
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Stop 4
This mansion does not need embellishment. Its history is enough. Behind those elegant walls, cruelty unfolded in ways that shocked even a city accustomed to darkness. When the truth came to light, it left a stain that has never fully faded. Neighbors once swore they heard screams long after the house fell silent. Some say that something restless still lingers inside, unable or unwilling to be forgotten.
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Stop 5
You do not enter these houses but you do stand before them as we tell you stories of those who haunt there. We are the only tour company able to share these stories from actual journals and diaries of those who lived them.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Our usual meeting spot is in front of Sweet Saint Ice Cream Shop. For private tours, we can customize the meeting and ending locations to suit your needs.
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Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- 0% refund if cancelled within 24 hours
- May be cancelled due to bad weather
Confirmation within 24 hours
The supplier reviews your request and usually confirms within 24 hours.
From $600.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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