Adults-Only Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour in New Orleans — After-Dark French Quarter Stories
Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability; able to stand and walk on city sidewalks for up to two hours
Overview
Step into the French Quarter after dark and let a master storyteller guide you through New Orleans’ most haunted streets. This adults-only 1 hour 45 minute walking tour mixes local history with spine-tingling lore—and a stop at a haunted bar for a drink break.
Adults-Only Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour in New Orleans — After-Dark French Quarter Stories
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The air in the French Quarter thickens after sunset: streetlamps pull halos from the humid night, shutters clap softly in the river breeze, and the cobblestones keep the rhythm of footsteps—your guide's voice threads through it, low and precise. At 8:00 p.m., a small group gathers at the Voodoo Lounge box office, cocktail in hand if they choose, and steps into neighborhoods that have been talking to themselves for two centuries.
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Adventure Tips
Bring government ID
The tour includes a bar stop; if you plan to drink you must carry valid ID and be prepared to show it.
Wear steady shoes
Sidewalks are uneven and may be slick after rain—closed-toe shoes with good traction are recommended.
Arrive early
Check in at the Voodoo Lounge box office 15 minutes before the 8:00 p.m. start to secure your spot and ask questions.
Respect private spaces
Many stories involve private courtyards and residences—stay on public routes and follow your guide's boundaries.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Urban raccoon
- Feral cats accustomed to late-night streets
History
New Orleans’ above-ground tombs are a response to a high water table; that practical solution created the graveyards that anchor much local ghost lore alongside French, Spanish, and Creole histories.
Conservation
The Quarter's historic fabric is fragile—stay on public routes, support locally owned businesses on your tour, and avoid touching or climbing on historic masonry.
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Recommended Gear
Closed-toe walking shoes
Provide traction on uneven, sometimes wet, cobblestones and sidewalks.
Light jacket or rain shell
Keeps you comfortable on breezy river nights or unexpected showers.
fall specific
Government photo ID
Required for bar access and to comply with local alcohol laws.
Small flashlight or phone light
Helps with footing and low-light photography without using harsh flash.
winter specific