New Orleans: 2-Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

New Orleans’ French Quarter is the setting, and the tour treats its 78 blocks as one large paranormal investigation. You’ll follow a local guide through haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, streets, and a mass burial ground linked with cold spots, apparitions, and orbs. The EMF meter gives you something practical to watch as the stories unfold.

I like two things here: the low $24 price, and the chance to handle or examine the paranormal detector rather than simply listen to ghost stories. I also like the family-friendly age range described by one past participant, from 12 to 50, though stops for drinks can involve bars with different age rules.

The main caution is consistency. One booking ended with no guide showing up, and another group said it received a regular storytelling walk instead of an investigation. Confirm the meeting details and the exact format before you leave, especially since the booking information includes both a 24-hour cancellation promise and a separate all-sales-final notice.

Key points to know before booking

• A 78-block French Quarter route: The walk covers much of the Vieux Carre, with stops at haunted homes, pubs, cemeteries, streets, and other locations.
• A mass burial ground begins the investigation: The opening location is associated with cold spots, apparitions, and orbs.
• You get access to an EMF meter: The guide explains how the device is used, and participants may be able to hold it and ask questions.
• The guide provides the history and ghost lore: Cody was praised in past feedback for making the tour fun and explaining New Orleans’ past well, though guide assignments can change.
• The price is modest: At $24 per person, this is an inexpensive evening activity, provided you want a walking tour with paranormal tools rather than a guaranteed supernatural encounter.
• Operational details need care: Meet outside the gate by Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, not inside. The operator may cancel if too few people book.

Walking into the French Quarter after dark

The tour meets at 941 Bourbon Street, beside the gate to the courtyard attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. This point matters. You do not meet inside the bar, and the bar staff do not run the tour or provide tour information. Look for your guide on the sidewalk at the courtyard gate.

From there, the route heads into the Vieux Carre, the oldest part of New Orleans. The French Quarter contains 78 blocks, and this tour uses that compact grid as its stage. You are walking through narrow streets where old buildings, ironwork balconies, courtyards, bars, and cemeteries create a natural backdrop for ghost stories.

I like the idea of beginning with a mass burial ground. It gives the investigation a clear starting point and connects the paranormal stories to the city’s long history of illness, death, and burial customs. The advertised activity at this location includes cold spots, apparitions, and orbs, so your guide may ask you to pay attention to sudden temperature changes or unusual sights.

Keep your expectations in check. An EMF meter can detect electromagnetic fields, but it does not prove that a ghost is present. The value here is in learning how the guide uses the device, hearing the local stories, and deciding for yourself how convincing each moment feels.

What happens with the EMF meter

The handheld EMF meter is the tour’s main piece of equipment. The guide uses it during the walk, and participants may get a chance to hold it, inspect it, and ask questions. That small amount of participation makes this more engaging than a standard ghost-story stroll.

You are not simply being led from one tale to another. The format is meant to make you an amateur ghost hunter and detective for two hours. At each location, you can watch the meter and compare its readings with the surroundings.

Still, this is not a scientific investigation with controlled conditions. You will be walking through a busy urban district with electrical systems, lights, vehicles, and other sources of electromagnetic activity. Think of the detector as a prop and conversation tool that adds suspense, not as proof of the supernatural.

That distinction matters if you are choosing between a history walk and a ghost tour. This experience leans into mystery and local legend. You will hear stories about eerie places, but the information provided does not promise that you will see a spirit or record paranormal evidence.

The mass burial ground and the opening stories

The opening burial-ground stop sets the mood quickly. It is known on the tour for cold spots, apparitions, and orbs that are reportedly felt or seen on a regular basis. The guide uses this location to introduce the idea of paranormal activity and explain what you should watch for.

This is also where the city’s real past matters. New Orleans has old burial grounds and a long record of death-related traditions, so the setting is not a random stop chosen only for atmosphere. The guide can connect the place to the city’s past while keeping the focus on ghost lore.

You may find this stop the most effective part of the route because the story and location work together. You are not hearing a tale in a generic meeting room. You are standing in one of the places singled out for unusual reports, holding or watching a detector, and deciding how seriously to take what you hear.

The drawback is that the public information does not name the burial ground or give a detailed stop-by-stop schedule. If you want exact names before booking, ask the operator. The route is described broadly rather than as a fixed list of twelve named sites.

Haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets

After the opening location, the group follows the head investigator through several kinds of haunted places. The route includes haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, streets, and other locations in the French Quarter. The advertised description refers to both the top ten haunted locations and about a dozen haunted sites, so the exact count may depend on the guide and route.

The variety helps keep the two-hour walk from feeling repetitive. A house can support a story about former residents. A pub offers a different setting, with tales tied to people who lived, worked, or died there. A cemetery changes the mood again, while a street stop lets the guide connect several buildings or events in one place.

Pubs are also practical pause points. You may stop to buy drinks along the route, but the rules vary from bar to bar. Some allow children inside and some do not. If you are traveling with a family group, ask before entering and do not assume every drink stop is suitable for everyone.

The tour is described as family-friendly by one past participant, with a group ranging from age 12 to 50. That does not mean every story will suit every child. Ghost tales, death, and paranormal themes are the entire point of the walk, so use your judgment for younger children.

How much local history you get

The guide is expected to explain paranormal activity and share stories tied to New Orleans. Past feedback singled out Cody for being entertaining and for explaining the city and its past well. Another participant said the guide answered questions politely and allowed the group to examine the handheld meter.

Those details suggest that the guide can make or break this experience. A strong guide turns a walk through familiar Bourbon Street surroundings into a series of questions: Who lived here? What happened in this building? Why did this place acquire a haunted reputation? How might the meter behave in a dense old neighborhood?

Do not expect a formal lecture. The format is built around moving from place to place, stopping for stories, and using the detector. You will probably get more local color and ghost lore than a carefully structured academic history lesson.

The guide name available in past feedback is Cody, but the booking details do not promise that Cody will lead your departure. Ask who is scheduled if that matters to you. The praise attached to Cody is useful because it shows what a good version of the tour can offer, not because it guarantees the same guide on your date.

What $24 buys you

At $24 per person, this is a fair price for a two-hour guided walk in the French Quarter. You get a local English-speaking guide, the route through haunted locations, and use of an EMF meter. You are also paying for the storytelling and the chance to take part in the investigation.

The value is strongest if you already enjoy ghost tours and want a low-cost night activity. You can cover a large part of the French Quarter, hear stories tied to specific places, and get a participatory element without paying for a long attraction or a private experience.

The value is weaker if you expect specialized equipment, a small research team, or confirmed paranormal evidence. The supplied details mention an EMF meter and ghost or paranormal detector, but they do not describe additional equipment, recordings, or a formal evidence report.

Private groups are available, which may change the cost and arrangement. If you are traveling with friends or family and want control over the group, ask for the private option. For solo visitors and couples, the standard $24 fare is easier to justify.

Timing, meeting rules, and cancellation concerns

The activity lasts two hours, and starting times depend on availability. Wear comfortable walking shoes and arrive at the stated meeting point outside the courtyard gate at 941 Bourbon Street. The information does not promise transportation, so plan on walking for the entire experience.

The group may be canceled after confirmation if too few people book. The operator says it will contact you by phone, text, or email during the hour before departure and offer either an alternative tour or a full refund. Keep your phone available that day and avoid scheduling a tight dinner reservation immediately afterward.

There is a serious contradiction in the booking terms. One section says you can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund and reserve now while paying later. The meeting instructions also say all sales are final with a 100 percent cancellation penalty. Confirm which policy applies to your booking before paying.

One past booking ended with the guide not appearing. Another group expected an investigation but was told it would receive stories only, then left after the third location. Those incidents make it sensible to save the operator’s contact information, confirm the departure shortly before the start, and ask directly if the planned tour includes the EMF investigation.

The listed contact is Show Me New Orleans and New Orleans Drunk History Tours at [email protected]. That is also the best place to ask about the guide, route, cancellation terms, and age rules for any bar stops.

Who will enjoy this ghost walk

I would choose this tour if you want an affordable, social way to see the French Quarter at night and you enjoy deciding for yourself how much of the paranormal material you believe. The detector gives you something to do, and the broad route lets you see more than one type of location.

It suits adults, older children, and families who are comfortable with ghost stories and walking. One past participant had a mixed-age group from 12 to 50 and found the experience suitable for them. Remember that the bar stops may not all admit children.

It may not suit you if you want a quiet cemetery visit, a serious historical tour, or a tightly controlled investigation with guaranteed equipment and evidence. It is also not a good match if you dislike crowds, bars, or stories about death.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, but the information does not explain the pavement, curb cuts, cemetery surfaces, or access to every stop. If you use a wheelchair, confirm the route details before booking rather than assuming every French Quarter location will be easy to reach.

The operator may refuse service to anyone intoxicated or extremely intoxicated, with no refund if that person is removed. That is worth remembering in a district where drinks are part of the evening.

Should you book this New Orleans paranormal tour?

Book it if you want a reasonably priced French Quarter walk with ghost stories, a local guide, and a chance to handle an EMF meter. The best version of the experience appears to depend heavily on the guide, with Cody receiving particular praise for being entertaining, patient, and well informed about the city.

Before committing, contact the operator to confirm the departure, the guide, the investigation format, and the refund policy. That extra check matters because the experience has had both strong praise and serious service problems.

If you receive clear confirmation and like a little uncertainty, $24 is a sensible gamble. If you need a guaranteed guide, exact stop list, or formal paranormal evidence, choose another activity or arrange a private group after asking detailed questions.

FAQ

How long is the New Orleans paranormal investigation tour?

The tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $24 per person.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide on the sidewalk at the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, at 941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116. Do not go inside the bar to meet the tour.

Is the tour conducted inside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar?

No. The tour meets outside at the courtyard gate, and the bar staff do not operate the tour or provide tour information.

Is an EMF meter used during the tour?

Yes. The guide uses an EMF meter and a ghost or paranormal detector. Participants may be allowed to hold the device and ask questions about it.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

The activity is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

The activity information says you can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. However, the meeting instructions also state that all sales are final and carry a 100 percent cancellation penalty. Confirm the applicable policy before booking.