6 Ghost Walking Tours in New Orleans That Repay the Shoe Leather

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Catie. Hear tales of Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, yellow fever, and old medical practices while stopping at Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Pharmacy Museum. Expect about 1 hour 45 minutes on uneven sidewalks.

“Spooky Rob was great and knew all the local history, he was also very clear to understand during a whole parade passing by!”

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2.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk New Orleans after dark with French Quarter Phantoms for a two-hour tour of haunted sites, local legends, and vampire lore. Guides such as Randy, Yvette, Michael, and Breon mix documented history with folklore. The route ends near Jackson Square and includes a mid-tour bathroom break.

“This was a wonderful first time experience. The host was lively and fun, told wonderful stories. Be sure to wear great walking shoes!”

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

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

Walk the French Quarter with a local horror-storian such as Jamie, Christo, Lucy, or Anja. Hear documented murders, unsolved crimes, mafia stories, fires, hauntings, and local legends at landmarks including St. Louis Cathedral and the Louisiana Supreme Court. This adults-only tour is offered in English for ages 17 and up.

“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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4.New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend two evening hours walking the French Quarter with a theatrical guide such as Rose Sinister, Chase, or Gwiddeon. Hear vampire lore, police-report scandals, local history, and film stories tied to Interview with a Vampire. The route starts at St. Louis Cathedral, includes Royal Street and Boutique Du Vampyre, and may pause at a vampire tavern.

“Guide was very informative and funny. He knew a lot of history behind the city. I think he said his name was chase.”

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5.French Quarter Ghost and Legends Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 129 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Meet at the Vampire Apothecary Restaurant & Bar and walk less than a mile through the French Quarter with an English-speaking ghost-hunter guide. Hear stories tied to the LaLaurie Mansion, Napoleon House, haunted sightings, and a historic bar. Guides such as Thorn, Dominick, Lex, and Lucy have been praised for strong storytelling and historical detail.

“Lucy was great. Fun ghost stories full of history and the right amount of theatrics.”

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6.Witches Coven Garden District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 113 reviews · 1h 30m · from $35

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with a guide such as Lacey Harris, who shares ancestral witchcraft stories tied to local families, mansions, movies, and books. The 90-minute tour begins at The Rink, visits famous homes and Lafayette Cemetery’s gates, and suits anyone who wants folklore with real neighborhood history.

“Lacey was a fabulous guide blending history and culture!”

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