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New Orleans is famous for its connection to ghosts, spirits, and the supernatural. With centuries of fascinating and sometimes dark history, the city has earned a reputation as one of America's most haunted destinations.
Join us for a family-friendly New Orleans ghost tour through the historic French Quarter, where your local guide will share chilling tales of haunted locations, tragic events, mysterious deaths, and the legends that continue to surround the city.
Explore the darker side of New Orleans history, from yellow fever epidemics and Civil War tragedies to paranormal encounters and stories that inspired popular culture. This French Quarter ghost tour combines history, storytelling, and local legends for a memorable evening experience.
All locations are viewed from the outside, allowing you to experience the atmosphere and history of these fascinating places after dark. Discover the legends and dark history that make New Orleans unforgettable.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour guide will meet guests on the steps of the front entrance of St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.
Itinerary
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1St. Louis Cathedral
Meet your guide at the steps of the iconic St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, the historic heart of the French Quarter. Begin your journey into New Orleans' darker history as you explore the legends and mysterious stories connected to Père Antoine Alley, one of the French Quarter's oldest passageways.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Muriel's Jackson Square
Discover the ghostly legends surrounding Muriel's Jackson Square, including the story of the spirit said to haunt the restaurant and the famous séance room created to honor its mysterious history. Learn how this historic French Quarter location became connected to New Orleans' paranormal lore.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Explore the mysterious history of the Old Ursuline Convent, one of New Orleans' oldest buildings. Hear the legend of the Casket Girls, the stories surrounding their arrival in New Orleans, and the vampire folklore that has become connected to this historic location. Discover the ghostly tales and mysteries that have surrounded the convent for centuries.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Hotel Provincial
Discover the dark history and ghostly legends surrounding Hotel Provincial, a historic French Quarter property with a tragic past. Hear the chilling stories connected to the bloodshed that once took place on these grounds and the legends of spirits, including ghostly soldiers and mysterious nuns, said to still haunt the location.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Lalaurie Mansion
Visit one of New Orleans' most infamous historic locations and learn about the tragic and disturbing history of the LaLaurie Mansion. Hear the documented events surrounding Madame Delphine LaLaurie, the cruelty that took place inside the home, and how this story became one of the city's most enduring legends.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Andrew Jackson Hotel , a French Quarter Inns hotel
Discover the haunted history of the Andrew Jackson Hotel, a historic French Quarter property known for its ghostly legends and mysterious encounters. Hear the stories of paranormal activity connected to this landmark location and learn why it remains one of New Orleans' most intriguing haunted hotels.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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