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Witches Brew Tours

Adults Only Haunted Ghost Tour

An adults-only French Quarter walk explores unsettling local legends and darker chapters of New Orleans history. Expect mature storytelling about hauntings, violence and vampire lore.

4.96,658 reviews · Google · operator rating
Walking
High scare♜

Haunted History Tours

Dead of Night Ghosts & Cemetery Nighttime Bus Tour

An air-conditioned nighttime bus tour with stops at haunted cemeteries and locations outside the French Quarter.

4.73,158 reviews · Google
Bus120 minAll ages
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Witches Brew Tours

Drunk Spirits: New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

Pair French Quarter ghost stories with stops at local bars on this adults-only haunted pub crawl. Drinks are purchased separately, leaving guests free to choose their own refreshments.

4.96,658 reviews · Google · operator rating
Pub crawl
Moderate scare✦

Haunted History Tours

French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour

A two-hour French Quarter ghost walk focused on historically sourced hauntings and paranormal locations.

4.73,158 reviews · Google
Walking120 minAll ages
Moderate scare✦

French Quarter Phantoms

Ghost + Vampire Tour

A historically grounded French Quarter walk combining ghost stories, vampire lore and the LaLaurie Mansion.

4.94,806 reviews · Google
Walking105 minAll ages
Moderate scare✦

New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours

Ghost Adventures Haunted Ghost Tour

A French Quarter ghost walk that includes access inside a private haunted location.

4.83,221 reviews · Google
Walking105 min
Not rated scare✦

Unique NOLA Tours

Lewd Spirits Adult Ghost Tour

Hear New Orleans ghost stories with a decidedly adult twist while visiting three French Quarter bars. The small-group walk combines haunted locations and risqué history; drinks cost extra.

4.9948 reviews · Google · operator rating
Pub crawl120 min
Moderate scare♜

Cajun Encounters

New Orleans Ghost Bus Tour

A climate-controlled nighttime bus tour covering haunted locations and paranormal history around New Orleans.

4.912,371 reviews · Google
Bus120 min
Not rated scare✦

Witches Brew Tours

New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Tour

Explore the French Quarter through ghost stories, vampire legends and local voodoo lore. Guides connect New Orleans landmarks with the darker tales associated with the neighborhood.

4.96,658 reviews · Google · operator rating
Walking
Moderate scare✦

Ghost City Tours

New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

A 21-plus haunted pub crawl visiting four French Quarter bars while covering ghost stories and dark history.

4.94,001 reviews · Google
Pub Crawl120 min
Not rated scare✦

Unique NOLA Tours

Our Favorite Ghosts

Follow local guides to their selected French Quarter hauntings, including stories associated with the LaLaurie Mansion. An evening walking route explores mysterious deaths, tragedy and paranormal legends.

4.9948 reviews · Google · operator rating
Walking120 min
Not rated scare✦

Unique NOLA Tours

Spooky Family Ghost Tour

Explore French Quarter ghost stories through a kid-friendly storytelling walk. Guides adapt haunted legends for families, balancing eerie locations with gentler tales suitable for younger visitors.

4.9948 reviews · Google · operator rating
Walking120 minAll ages
Not rated scare✦

French QuarTour Kids

Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt

Explore the French Quarter with a teacher-led ghost hunt designed for younger children. Hands-on activities and ghost-hunting tools introduce New Orleans history around the Old Ursulines Convent, St. Louis Cathedral and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, without an adult horror-tour tone.

4.9Google · operator rating
Walking and ghost hunt90 min
Mild scare✦

Ghost City Tours

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour

An all-ages French Quarter ghost walk designed to be spooky without graphic material.

4.94,001 reviews · Google
Walking90 minAll ages
High scare✦

Ghost City Tours

The Killers and Thrillers Tour

An adults-only true-crime ghost walk covering murders, mob activity and paranormal stories.

4.94,001 reviews · Google
Walking90 min
High scare✦

Haunted History Tours

Vampire Tour

A nighttime walk through vampire legends and associated French Quarter locations, led by licensed guides.

4.73,158 reviews · Google
Walking90 min
High scare✦

Hottest Hell Tours

Walking the Devil's Empire

An adults-only dark-history walk with a changing route focused on murder, music, Voodoo and paranormal lore.

4.91,224 reviews · Google
Walking105 min
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Ghost Tours in New Orleans: French Quarter Hauntings, Voodoo and Vampire Lore

New Orleans ghost tours move through a living neighborhood where music, restaurants and residences share blocks with centuries-old courtyards and Creole architecture. The city's blend of documented history and durable legend produces tours for nearly every age and interest.

Why New Orleans has stories to tell

French Quarter routes often discuss fires, epidemics, historic bars and famous addresses connected to grim stories. Voodoo and cemetery tours require cultural care: Vodou is a living religious tradition, and above-ground burial practices have historical and environmental contexts beyond their visual drama.

Choosing the right tour

A general haunted-history walk suits first-time visitors; a cemetery or voodoo tour offers narrower interpretation; vampire tours are often more theatrical; and pub crawls require adult identification. Read whether admission, drinks or transportation are included.

Plan your night

The Quarter is busy, noisy and uneven underfoot, especially on weekends. Arrive early, hydrate, respect residential doorways and verify cemetery access, because operating rules can change independently of a tour company's schedule.

What stands out

  • French Quarter courtyards and Creole townhouses
  • Cemetery customs and responsibly presented Vodou history
  • Vampire legends, true crime and haunted nightlife
Frequently asked questions

Planning a ghost tour in New Orleans

Which New Orleans ghost tour is best for a first visit?

A broad French Quarter haunted-history walk usually provides the clearest orientation before a specialized cemetery, vampire or voodoo tour.

Are drinks included on New Orleans haunted pub crawls?

Often they are not. Check each listing for included beverages, bar stops, age rules and identification requirements.