The 4 Most Popular Ghost Hunts in New Orleans

1.Ghost Hunt Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 505 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $64Our pick

Meet near the French Quarter for a three-hour ghost hunt led by guides such as Chris, Jen, or Robert. You will learn to use paranormal tools, investigate two locations, and hear New Orleans history after dark. Groups are capped at 13, and the experience suits horror fans, curious skeptics, and families with older children.

“I had an amazing first ghost hunting experience with the Paranormal Activity Tour in NOLA! Our guide, Chris, was absolutely incredible—he took the time to educate us on the different tools and techniques, while still giving everyone space to have their own unique experience. His storytelling was captivating, blending history and intrigue in a way that made the night unforgettable. I truly appreciated how respectful and engaging he was throughout the tour. Highly recommend this experience, especially with Chris as your guide!”

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2.New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 91 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Ride through New Orleans with an English-speaking guide such as Roy, Kendall, Henry, or Trish, then explore cemeteries after dark with EMF tools and paranormal stories. Expect a small bus group of up to 24 people, cemetery history, Katrina memorial context, and a route that may include Masonic Cemetery #2, City Park, Holt Cemetery, and other stops.

“Told to be at bar @10:30 , van didn’t leave until 1130pm. We were waiting around for the driver and it was packed in the bar nowhere to sit. Unfortunately we were in a rush since we started late and didn’t get to experience it fully . Wish we had a redo 😞”

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3.Guided Nighttime Ghost Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 55 reviews · 3 hours · from $64

Meet your English-speaking guide at the Ice House Bar in Hotel Provincial, then investigate two haunted French Quarter buildings with SLS cameras, REM pods, K2 meters, MEL meters, and spirit boxes. Guides such as Chris, Robert, Jen, and Mac teach you the equipment and help you record audio, photos, and video evidence in a group of 13 or fewer.

“This tour was incredible! Our medium guide was engaging and let us try real ghost-hunting tools—EMF meters, motion sensors, a ghost box, the ghost app, and the amazing SLS stick-figure camera. The highlights? I reached out my hand to a spirit on the SLS camera—and it shook my hand! I even felt a tingling, electric sensation. Chilling, fun, and unforgettable. Highly recommend if you want a true New Orleans ghost experience!”

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4.French Quarter Supernatural Ghost Hunt: Full Paranormal Lockdown

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · 2 hours 35 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Meet your initiated Voodoo priest or priestess guide at Bloody Mary’s Haunted Museum at 9:30 p.m. Walk past Congo Square and Marie Laveau’s former home, then spend two hours investigating the museum alone with EMF meters, dowsing rods, spirit devices, and other equipment. Gina is one guide named in the tour details.

“While in New Orleans we wanted to do a fun ghost tour as our 14-year-old loves spooky stuff! Our tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable and did a great job of not just sharing the lore - but the truth of what was likely behind the lore. What sets this experience apart was the ghost hunt at the end at Bloody Mary’s haunted museum. People could use their own equipment if they brought any or they could use a variety of materials provided by the tour company. We were able to interact with the “regulars” that hang out in the building. It was very interesting and we would totally do…”

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