Where to Go After Dark: The 12 Best Haunted Pub Crawls in New Orleans

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Follow a licensed guide through the French Quarter on a two-hour, adults-only pub crawl. Hear researched ghost stories near Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Bourbon Street, and Lalaurie Mansion. Drinks cost extra, with a celebratory shot at the end when conditions and the route allow.

“I think I would have gotten more out of this tour had it been 20 degrees warmer AND I and my friends were a little more sober! Our tour guide, Caroline, which may not even be her real name, did a great job explaining all the oddities of the NOLA pubs we were able to visit on foot. And of course there were unlimited supplies of alcohol at each pub as long as you were willing to pay for it. The strangest site which Im not so sure was a real thing, was a woman in a long, fluorescent, pink puffer jacket that was so bright there seemed to be…”

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2.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 379 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Join an English-speaking licensed guide for a two-hour walk through New Orleans’ haunted French Quarter. You’ll hear stories of murder and mayhem, visit Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and Pirates Alley, and stop at haunted bars. Guides such as Gomez, DJ, Wesley, and Carolyn are known for humor and strong storytelling. Drinks cost extra.

“Caroline was amazing! She took us around the city looking at haunted locations while telling the best stories. Sooooo funny! I highly recommend this tour”

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3.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Join guides such as Pandi, Clarissa, Wendy, or Quay for a two-hour New Orleans ghost walk and pub crawl. Start with a free shot and drink specials, then hear dark French Quarter tales at LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and the Andrew Jackson Hotel. Expect a social, story-led night with some route variation.

“Great tour. All stops were explained and throughly enjoyed. Great history and very entertaining. Would love to take it again.”

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4.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Haunted History Tours for a two-hour French Quarter walk through haunted bars and lesser-known drinking spots. Guides such as Tiny, Randy, Drew, and Toast mix ghost stories, New Orleans history, and drink tips. You pay for drinks separately, and the route may include Finnegan’s Easy or another haunted bar.

“Amazing tour, Tiny is the best guide. So much history, and the spots were local joints we wouldn’t have found on our own.”

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5.Crawl New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl with Shot Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Start at MRB Bar & Kitchen at 7:30 pm for a 90-minute to two-hour walking crawl through the French Quarter. Your guide shares the Casket Girls, the Axeman, LaLaurie Mansion, ghost lore, celebrity connections, and film locations, with pub stops and one advertised alcoholic shot.

“Tour was boring and tour guide was rude. Craig insulted members of the tour multiple times and seemed to target certain individuals”

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6.Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $39

Walk New Orleans with a costumed guide such as Jo, Heather, Marcello, or Nia, stopping at three or more haunted bars. You will hear tales of brothels, hotels, St. Louis Cathedral, and privateer Jean Lafitte. Drinks cost extra, and the evening ends near Pirate’s Alley Cafe with a chance to try the Green Fairy.

“Such a fun experience to hear about the haunted places in New Orleans while trying a great variety of cocktails! The best part was that our guide was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic, she made the tour really special!”

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7.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This two-hour New Orleans pub crawl links four French Quarter bars, including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and Pirates Alley. Your English-speaking guide may be dressed for the part, with past guides such as Noah, Dan, Lisa, Joshua, and Captain T. Expect ghost stories, brothel lore, voodoo history, a fair amount of walking, and drinks purchased separately.

“If I could leave a 0 I would. I think our guide was drunk. She made no sense. The other tour we did last year had drink coupons we could use at bars/ this one did not. We left after 2 nonsense stops. The worst one we’ve ever done”

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8.Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Meet at The Rambler for a two-hour walk through the French Quarter and Marigny, stopping at haunted bars and sites linked to the Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Pirate Bar, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, and more. English-speaking guides such as Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, and J bring lively stories, drink tips, and a free shot.

“Great tour great history great drinks, great tour guide!!”

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9.New Orleans’ Finest Haunted Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about two hours in the French Quarter with a licensed local guide, visiting Pirate’s Alley Café, Harry’s Corner Bar, MRB Bar & Kitchen, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Guides such as Taylor and Christie lead the walk, sharing ghost stories and local lore. Drinks cost extra, and the group is capped at 15.

“They cancelled two hours before our scheduled time. They suck. Never will I recommend you Very unprofessional”

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10.New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Start at The Double Club on Chartres Street and walk through the French Quarter with a local guide, visiting at least three haunted bars. Hear tales of duels, a broken medical oath, a haunted theater and hotel, Convent Girls, and a jazz landmark. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends at the Golden Lantern.

“Cassandra was our tour guide and she did an excellent job! She was very knowledgeable in the history of New Orleans and relating the history with the ghost tour. I highly recommend taking this tour and hopefully you will have Cassandra as your tour guide. Thanks Cassandra for the drink suggestion, it was delicious!”

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11.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at 809 Royal Street for a two-hour walk through haunted French Quarter pubs. Visit lesser-known bars, hear carefully researched stories tied to grisly events, and order drinks along the way. Groups are limited to nine, and guides may include Jenna, Lisa, or Rhodie.

“better tour guide apparently they don't count and it's ok to leave behind people”

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12.New Orleans Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Meet your guide in Jackson Square for a walking tour through New Orleans ghost lore, voodoo traditions, pirate history, and notorious homes. You will visit haunted bars including Pirate’s Alley Cafe, the Ice House Bar, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. Drinks cost extra, and guide quality can vary, so arrive early and confirm the meeting point.

“Our tour guide was very knowledgeable on the history of New Orleans. She also have little tips about the area as well!”

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