Discover the hidden stories and mysteries of the city on this captivating guided tour. Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers alike, experience the city’s darker past with Jonathan Weiss Tours.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Casual fitness required; suitable for all ages
Wildlife
History
The city’s old district has preserved buildings dating back over 200 years, which were once sites of historic events and clandestine meetings.
Conservation
The tour emphasizes respectful engagement with historic sites, encouraging preservation and awareness of local heritage.
Jonathan Weiss Tours
Discover the hidden stories and mysteries of the city on this captivating guided tour. Perfect for history lovers and curious explorers alike, experience the city’s darker past with Jonathan Weiss Tours.
Jonathan Weiss Tours is a New Orleans-based walking tour company specializing in dark history, voodoo, vampire lore, ghost stories, and cocktail-themed experiences. Founded and operated in the French Quarter, the company offers a range of guided walks that highlight the city's supernatural legends, historical events, and bar culture.
Tours include the Cocktales Tour, a 1.5–2 hour small-group mixology walk with stops serving signature New Orleans cocktails; the Vampire Tour and Vampire VIP Tour, which explore local vampire legends and offer an adult-only VIP option with extended discussion and speakeasy access; the Ghost Tour, which focuses on hauntings, pirates, and romantic tragedies; and the Voodoo Tour, led by an authentic Voodoo Priest and including a mock ritual. Several Dark History Tours delve into unsolved murders, disasters, and other unsettling events that shaped the city. Two Dark History Tour listings are marked without summaries.
Trust and credibility come from local expertise: many guides are pre-Katrina licensed guides and long-term residents who lived in New Orleans for decades. Tours operate primarily in the Old French Quarter and emphasize historically grounded storytelling drawn from local records and oral traditions. Group sizes are intentionally small on certain tours, and several experiences run approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Jonathan Weiss Tours provides immersive, themed walks for visitors seeking a deeper, sometimes darker, understanding of New Orleans.
Booking is available for public scheduled walks and private groups; participants should confirm age requirements for specific tours such as the Vampire VIP Tour, which is restricted to 21+ adults.
Location
New Orleans, LA
Tours based in the French Quarter
Group Size
14 max
Small-group Cocktales Tour capacity
Tours Offered
8 tours
Range of themed walking experiences
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Typical tour length for most trips
Book now to secure small-group spots in the French Quarter — limited capacity on specialty and VIP experiences.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves a lot of walking over uneven historic surfaces, so dress accordingly.
Bring a flashlight
Some sites are darker or less illuminated, making a small flashlight helpful.
Check weather forecast
Be prepared for outdoor conditions; dress for rain or shine.
Arrive early
Arriving a few minutes early ensures you don't miss the start and get settled in.
Comfortable walking shoes
Necessary for the long city walk over historic terrain.
Portable flashlight
Helpful for poorly lit sites and exploring darker corners.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Prepare for outdoor conditions during the walking tour.
Notebook or smartphone for notes
Capture interesting stories or photograph key sites.