The 10 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 $30

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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5.Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $26

Start at the LaLaurie Mansion at 2:00 pm for a 90-minute, kid-focused ghost hunt through the French Quarter. Children use ghost-hunting equipment while guides such as Jill mix spooky stories with local history. The route ends at St. Louis Cathedral after passing Jackson Square. Bring water and expect moderate walking.

“We had such a great experience on the French Quarter Ghost Tour with Jill! She was absolutely wonderful—attentive, patient, and full of personality. We brought our two kids along, and Jill went above and beyond to make sure they were comfortable and included the entire time. When my daughter wasn’t feeling her best, Jill didn’t hesitate to offer her an ice pack and kept a kind eye on the kids throughout the tour. That level of care really stood out and made the night so much easier for us as parents. Beyond how great she was with the kids, Jill was also a fantastic storyteller. She brought the history and…”

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6.New Orleans Ghost Adventure with Real Paranormal Equipment

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 11 reviews · from $40

Meet your licensed guide at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar and walk through the French Quarter with paranormal equipment, including EMF meters. Hear stories at LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral, and Jackson Square. Guides such as Cody keep the tour friendly and interactive, but ghost sightings are never promised.

“We had such a blast! Cody, was so knowledgeable and interactive. Kept our attention and we got to drink on the tour! Highly recommend. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes!”

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7.2-Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 7 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop on Bourbon Street for a two-hour paranormal walk through the French Quarter. Use an EMF meter and paranormal detector at burial grounds, haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets while hearing local ghost stories. The route covers roughly 70 to 78 blocks and may be available as a private group.

“My daughter and I had a really good time. He was a good guide and I learned more things on his tour than my other ghost tour I took my son's on. He was polite, would answer anyone's questions , and we all just got along well. He did bring a handheld meter and he welcomed you to see, hold, and ask questions about. Our group ages ranged from 12- 50 and was family friendly.”

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8.New Orleans Paranormal Investigation

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 6 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join a professional local guide for a roughly two-hour paranormal walk from Bourbon Street to Jackson Square. You’ll visit more than a dozen French Quarter locations, hear stories tied to burial grounds, bars, hotels, churches, and old homes, and may use an EMF meter. Guide Ashli Fisher has led the tour with an energetic storytelling style.

“Our tour guide, Ashli, was awesome!! We lucked out and got her all to ourselves, which made it a lot more fun than rushing around in a big group. She was very exuberant - loved hearing all the crazy stories of hauntings, vampires, murders, etc. in the French Quarter. We saw so many places and heard so many stories with her and it was awesome! We hit Caution and Danger several times throughout our tour and I felt a definitely ghostly chill at one spot - awesome! Thank you Ashli!”

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9.New Orleans Ghost Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 4 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Join a local guide for a 1 to 2-hour evening walk from Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar through the French Quarter to Jackson Square. You’ll hear stories of ghosts, vampires, voodoo, murder, and haunted houses while using an EMF meter and taking photos. The route is moderate, bar stops may affect timing, and paranormal activity is never guaranteed.

“I do not recommend this tour company. The tour was cancelled and a refund has not been issued after multiple days.”

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10.Ghost Hunt in New Orleans: Quest Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 3 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 50 minutes (approx.) · from $7Best value

Follow a self-guided Questo quest from Jackson Square to LaLaurie Mansion, solving clues at French Quarter landmarks tied to New Orleans ghost stories and dark history. Plan for about 70 to 110 minutes, use your own phone, and move at your group’s pace. No guide or attraction admission is included.

“We decided to use this self-paced tour instead of booking a much more expensive guided tour. We're so glad we did! While we were seeing the sites, we continued to see large guided tour groups at the same spots. The stories in the game are informative; we learned a lot, not only about the "underworld", but also about New Orleans history. There are places and buildings we wouldn't have seen or known about if we hadn't purchased this game.”

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