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The 15 Best New Orleans Ghost Tours

35 tours  ·  from $19 a head

The Quarter is small, so the difference is the route and the access. These 15 sort the cemetery walks, the voodoo nights and the adults-only crawls by price, start time and how graphic they get.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - Meeting at 311 Exchange Place
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk through the French Quarter for 1 hour 45 minutes with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Juju. Hear stories tied to Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, yellow fever, and old medical practices. Expect outdoor stops, uneven sidewalks, street noise, and a group of up to 28 people.

“Coby was a great tour guide with lots ofinformation and knowledge. About history. We had a great time”

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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - The French Quarter is the real stage
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

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

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

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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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour - Beginning with New Orleans vampire lore
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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,291 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Spend 90 minutes walking through the French Quarter with guides such as Morgan, Chris, Scott, or Tony, hearing uncensored stories about vampires, voodoo, murder, and haunted homes. The route includes Jackson Square, Royal Street, the Pharmacy Museum, Old Ursuline Convent, and LaLaurie Mansion. It is a 21+ outdoor tour, and you do not enter the buildings.

“Tour guide was very personable. Streets were loud and crowded. The tour group had about 15 people in it & could not hear the tour guide as group was to big.”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour - Muriel’s and Jackson Square set the tone
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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

4.New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,731 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Walk from Witches Brew Gallery through the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Logan, Morgan, Mack, or Spooky Rob. Hear the grim LaLaurie story, learn why Vodou has been misrepresented, pass old convents and medical sites, and finish near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Expect outdoor walking, local folklore, and plenty of dark humor.

“Hannah was such an amazing tour guide. She’s was knowledgeable and if she wasn’t sure of a question asked she would find out the answer for us. It was such a nice experience!”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 after dark
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

5.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries after dark, including Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and, depending on the night, Charity Hospital’s pauper’s field or Odd Fellows Rest. Guides such as Henry and Roy mix burial customs, ghost-hunting tools, music, and local tales. Bring your own drink, comfortable shoes, and a curious mind.

“Great tour. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and interactive. We had a fun night.”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter - Starting near North Rampart Street
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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

6.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter at night with guides such as Randy, Yvette, Michael, and Breon. Over about two hours, you’ll hear documented history, ghost stories, the grim tale of Madame LaLaurie, and accounts of a real-life vampire community. The tour starts near North Rampart Street and ends at Jackson Square.

“Great storytelling with historical references. Randy is a master of his craft. He made the experience entertaining.”

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour - Meeting opposite Jackson Square
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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

7.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Join a licensed guide and a mule-drawn carriage for a one-hour evening ride through the French Quarter. With no more than eight people, you will pass Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, and LaLaurie Mansion while hearing stories of fires, floods, epidemics, murder, and reported hauntings. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Leman, and Charles have received especially warm praise.

“This is one of the greatest tour I have taken. Armstrong our mule was gentle, he knew the route to the tour, he listened to every tug/guidance of the reins. Our tour guide Matt knew his narration so well he commented for 1 hour non stop. We gained so much from this trip than all past 5 days we have been here. I definitely recommend this trip to you all.”

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Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans - Pirates Alley and a private stop
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Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

8.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

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

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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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour - Starting near St. Peter Street
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

9.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,084 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk the French Quarter after dark with guides such as Stella, Artie, Ariadne, and Neo, hearing grim stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Pirate’s Alley, and haunted bars. This theatrical 2-hour tour costs $30, includes a guided walk, and leaves drinks at your expense.

“Neo was a great tour guide. He is local and was able to answer all my questions and give much insight on haunted New Orleans. It was obvious he enjoys what he does!”

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New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour - The bus ride makes a hot city easier to handle
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New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

10.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride an air-conditioned bus beyond the French Quarter with guides such as Christian, Drew, or Shannon. Visit Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, other cemetery sites, and City Park for a Café du Monde break. Expect strong New Orleans history, voodoo lore, and ghost stories, with limited time on foot.

“Christian and Perry were great!! Very knowledgeable and took great care of us! Highly recommend the beignets and hot chocolate to anyone that takes the tour!”

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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access - The bus ride turns the city into part of the tour
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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

11.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about two hours touring New Orleans cemeteries after dark by air-conditioned bus. Guides such as Jeff, Geoff, and J mix burial customs, Katrina history, ghost stories, and humor. You get special nighttime entry to Odd Fellows Rest, a restroom stop, and views of other cemeteries from the bus or gate.

“We really enjoyed this tour. There are several to choose from and I’m sure each one offers different perspectives and locations. Our guide was Geoff and he was fabulous. A fabulous tour guide makes the tour. He had rich facts and a great personality. I like that we toured a locked cemetery that can only be accessed on this tour. Geoff gave us some facts and history as we made our way to the stop and passed several cemeteries. We spent about an hour there walking around and learning about the Oddfellows cemetery. Then we stopped quick for a bathroom break and you could get a drink or beignets there.…”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour - The Inn on Ursulines and a gruesome case
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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

12.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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New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour - Starting at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
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New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour

13.New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,298 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Walk through the French Quarter after dark with guides such as Christian, Donovan, Gabby, or Jason, hearing eerie tales tied to the Pharmacy Museum, Pirates Alley, Marie Laveau, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Expect a lively, sometimes noisy group walk with dark history, ghost stories, uneven streets, and a one-way route.

“Gabby was amazing! Great energy and so much knowledge! I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for the best ghost tour in New Orleans. We loved it! Thanks!”

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New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location - Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
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New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location

14.New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,162 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29

Walk the French Quarter at night with a history-trained guide such as Orion, Gomez, Jenna, or Wes. Hear stories of murder, voodoo, vampires, and haunted buildings, then enter a private haunted location on Orleans Street and the Place d’Armes courtyard. Drinks at Lafitte’s are optional and not included.

“Jenna was funny and engaging. She had lots of factual and creepy details. The walking pace was easy to maintain. There was lots of time for pictures too.”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit - Starting near Decatur Street
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

15.French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Orion, Gomez, Jamie, or John, stopping at Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Pirates Alley, and other haunted landmarks. The two-hour tour includes access to a private haunted location, frequent stops, restroom breaks, and English-language storytelling for $24 per person.

“Orion is one of the best tour guides I have ever had!! He was easy to hear without being loud, he kept us safe, he was very nice to everyone we encountered, and he told the stories well! In fact, I have been on many tours that include the LaLaurie house and I have read some books on it too and he told that story the best I have heard.”

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