Discover New Orleans’ dark side on this haunted history ghost tour. Hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide, and visit the French Quarter’s most infamous and eerie locations, hotspots for paranormal investigators and historical videographers. By the end, see the Vieux Carré in a different (and profoundly more ominous) light.
This is a storytelling ghost walk through the French Quarter, so it suits people who want atmosphere and history told on foot rather than a hands-on paranormal investigation. The card frames it as hearing tales from a local guide and seeing the Quarter's eerie side, which makes it a good introduction for first-time visitors who want the dark version of the neighborhood without committing to a specialized cemetery or investigation tour.
New Orleans carries one of the deepest haunted reputations in the country, and this route works the French Quarter, the oldest and most walkable part of it. Expect legends and infamous locations delivered as narrative, ending with the Vieux Carré reframed in a more ominous light. If you want equipment-based ghost hunting or a single deep-dive subject, look elsewhere; this is the broad, story-led version.
Questions people ask
Where does the tour go?
It walks the French Quarter, visiting the neighborhood's most infamous and eerie locations while your local guide tells the stories behind them.
Is this a ghost hunt with equipment?
No. It is a guided storytelling walk focused on hearing tales of famous hauntings, rather than a hands-on paranormal investigation.
Is it a good first ghost tour in the city?
Yes. It offers a broad, story-led look at the Quarter's dark side, which makes it an accessible introduction before any more specialized tours.
