The 4 Dark History Tours in New Orleans Worth a Late Night

1.Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,545 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Walk New Orleans after dark with guides such as Professor Ric, Jon, Ricardo, Elaine, and JJ. Hear researched tales of true crime, voodoo, vampires, and ghosts while visiting Congo Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Choose VIP for Hellvision digital images. The tour stays outdoors and welcomes ages 17 and older.

“This was a really great tour!! Nicki was amazing and made the tour so much fun and incredibly interesting even in the rain. We learned a lot of creepy and interesting facts about NOLA. I would highly recommend this tour and Nicki!!!! Michelle, Kari and Jess”

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2.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk the French Quarter with a local horror-storian for 1 hour 45 minutes, visiting St. Louis Cathedral, the BK House, Inn on Ursulines, Exchange Place, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Guides such as Jamie, Christo, Lucy, and Anja mix documented crime with ghost lore. Tours are for ages 17 and up.

“We very much enjoyed our tour! Lucy really painted a picture, with her words and passion, of the gorier side of this beautiful city’s history. Highly recommended!”

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3.Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampires Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $37

Walk through New Orleans with guides such as Doug, Elaine, Ricardo, and the Professor as they connect voodoo, true crime, murder, and ghost lore. Expect a flexible route, adult stories, stops at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, LaLaurie Mansion, and other French Quarter sites, with an optional HELLVISION format using handheld projections.

“It was lovely! Doug was funny and very interactive with his story telling. Would recommend!”

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4.Dark History Tour In New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 77 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Jonathan Weiss and Doug, hearing unsettling true stories tied to St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Madame John’s Legacy, and other historic sites. This two-hour English-language tour blends serious history, local character, and a short break at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar.

“Some of the stories /half were interesting the other half we couldn’t understand what exactly he was talking about . Tour guide was informative however very long winded and would get off track a lot . Also he didn’t hv good positive things to say about our next tour”

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