9 Ghost Walking Tours in New Orleans to Give an Evening To

1.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38Our pick

Walk the French Quarter with Streets of Sin’s horror-storian guides, including Jamie, Christo, Lucy, and Anja. Hear uncensored true crime stories at sites such as St. Louis Cathedral, Inn on Ursulines, Exchange Place, and the Louisiana Supreme Court. Adults 17 and older only.

“Christo is awesome! He was very knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does! This was an amazing tour and will definitely be booking again!!”

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2.Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours with a costumed guide such as Jo, Heather, Marcello, or Nia, hearing New Orleans ghost tales while visiting at least three haunted bars. Drinks cost extra, and the route ends near Pirate’s Alley 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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3.New Orleans Evening Small-Group Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend two hours walking New Orleans with an English-speaking guide such as Dalvin, Elaine, Mikko, or Monique. Hear ghost tales, crime stories, and French Quarter history at Jackson Square, the Old Ursuline Convent area, and LaLaurie Mansion, with drink and restroom stops along the way.

“Very knowledgeable guide, knew less of local history and able to tailor tour to the interest of the group.”

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4.French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local guide and hear tales of love, betrayal, death, and documented paranormal activity. The two-hour route includes a stop outside Lalaurie Mansion, the infamous home tied to Madame Lalaurie. Trulie is one guide praised for strong storytelling and city knowledge.

“This was a really cool walking tour that is really educational with a haunted twist. We really enjoyed it with Trulie our guide who definitely knew her stuff and one we would love to do again.”

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5.Ghost Walk of Franklin with Access to Haunted Structures, close to New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $65

Meet your guide in Franklin, Louisiana, for a two-and-a-half-hour ghost walk along Bayou Teche and through several reportedly haunted homes. Guides including Steven, Cherrise, and Chad share local history, lead you inside private properties, and let you try paranormal investigation equipment. The tour is not for young children, and paranormal activity is never guaranteed.

“Steven is the best! This tour was amazing. He delivers the perfect blend of thrills and chills, and is also very informative, cares about the safety of his group and wants everyone to have a great time. But the best part of the tour was him. He is so special.”

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6.New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour Pub Crawl

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

Start at Double Club307 at 4:30 p.m. and walk through the French Quarter with a local guide such as Cassandra. Hear stories of duels, haunted hotels, doctors, theaters, and jazz, stopping at four local bars. Bring photo ID, comfortable shoes, and money for drinks.

“It was very interesting. It was cool to learn about the different ghost haunted stories of the different bars. Would definitely recommend to have fun intake of the bars where you drink at.”

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7.New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 21 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $18Best value

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Coty and Cody, mixing local history, haunted tales, and bar stops. The 1 to 2 hour route begins at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar and covers more than 10 locations. Drinks are optional and cost extra.

“We had a great time with Cody. We were a small group, and really enjoyed the pace, the stories and the absolutely useless information! He was great.”

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8.French Quarter Ghosts Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3 reviews · from $27

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with an English-speaking guide carrying a lantern. Hear eerie stories at Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, the Ursuline Convent, and Muriel’s, then choose an optional séance. The tour runs rain or shine and covers more than a mile.

“It was amazing. The guide was the best, so knowledgeable and fun. Thank you so much for a wonderful time!!”

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9.2-Hour French Quarter Ghost Walking Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $39

Walk the French Quarter from 710 St. Louis Street to Iberville Street with a licensed guide. Hear stories tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Old Ursuline Convent, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Jackson Square, and more. Guides have included Lacey, Kamille, and Deana.

“Kamille was amazing, we saw 2 weddings in one night, she told us the back ground. She was very knowledgeable and great personality.”

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