10 Ghost Hunts in New Orleans Worth Staying Up For

1.Ghost Hunt Experience

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

Meet at Hotel Provincial, learn to use spirit boxes, SLS cameras, and other paranormal tools, then visit two New Orleans locations after dark. Guides such as Chris, Jen, Robert, and Cathy mix local history with hands-on investigation. Expect a three-hour, English-language experience for up to 13 people.

“What a fun evening! We went to two different locations. The first spot had so much activity! It was really cool to use all of the ghost hunting equipment. I would do the tour again!”

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2.New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus Tour

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

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries and paranormal sites with guides such as Roy, Kendall, Henry, or Trish. Expect tombs, Katrina history, ghost stories, EMF tools, and some walking. The route can vary, so confirm how many cemetery stops are planned.

“Roy was an amazing guide, his knowledge of Nola’s history and locations. Def recommend it, I was a skeptic and am still not convinced but the tour would be a good time for anyone, even if your just a history buff!”

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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 for a three-hour, small-group ghost hunt. You’ll enter two haunted French Quarter buildings, learn to use SLS cameras, REM pods, K2 meters, MEL meters, and spirit boxes, then record your own evidence.

“My tour guide was Christopher and he did an amazing job and made sure everyone enjoyed themselves and his stories were awesome!”

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4.French Quarter Supernatural Ghost Hunt: Full Paranormal Lockdown

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

Join an initiated Voodoo priest or priestess, such as guide Gina, for a 2-hour-35-minute evening mix of French Quarter lore and hands-on ghost hunting. Visit Marie Laveau’s former courtyard, then investigate Bloody Mary’s 200-year-old museum with EMF meters, dowsing rods, spirit devices, and a small group.

“We had high hopes for this tour, but it fell short. The walking tour portion was more power walking than it was hearing any haunted history. The paranormal part was thrown at you without any explanation of what you were doing or what different readings meant. Save your money.”

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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 with guide Jill or another French Quartour Kids host, then explore French Quarter back streets, St. Louis Cathedral, and Jackson Square. Children use ghost-hunting equipment, and some may uncover a sweet treat. The tour runs about 90 minutes at 2:00 pm.

“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

Join a licensed guide, often Cody, for a 1 to 2 hour nighttime walk through the French Quarter. Visit Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, LaLaurie Mansion, St. Louis Cathedral, and Jackson Square while using paranormal equipment, including an EMF meter, to test the city’s ghost stories.

“The tour was more of a walking history tour and there was no paranormal equipment as advertised. The guide was nice enough, however, it wasn’t what I thought it would be based on the ad”

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7.2-Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

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

Walk New Orleans’ 78-block French Quarter on a two-hour ghost hunt with a local English-speaking guide and EMF detector. Visit haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets, beginning near a mass burial ground. The tour costs $24 and private groups are available.

“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

Follow a local guide, including owner and guide Ashli Fisher when scheduled, from Bourbon Street to Jackson Square. Investigate mass burial grounds, haunted bars, hotels, churches, cemeteries, and other public sites with an EMF meter. Expect storytelling, moderate walking, optional bar stops, and no guarantee of paranormal activity.

“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

Meet outside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar for a 1 to 2-hour English walking tour through the French Quarter. A local guide shares stories of ghosts, vampires, voodoo, murder, and haunted buildings while you use an EMF meter and take photos. The walk ends at Jackson Square.

“They was canceled at the last minute. We were very sad about it. Was so excited to go .it look like it would have been fun.”

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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

Use the Questo app to follow a self-guided ghost hunt from Jackson Square to LaLaurie Mansion. Solve riddles at eight French Quarter stops, learn local lore, and explore at your own pace. No guide or attraction tickets are included, but 24-hour support is available.

“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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