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Step into New Orleans’ shadowy past aboard Haunted History Tours’ Dead of Night Ghosts & Cemetery Bus Tour. This 2-hour trip visits the city’s spookiest sites beyond the French Quarter, revealing chilling stories and haunted grounds.
Step into New Orleans’ shadowy past aboard Haunted History Tours’ Dead of Night Ghosts & Cemetery Bus Tour. This 2-hour trip visits the city’s spookiest sites beyond the French Quarter, revealing chilling stories and haunted grounds.
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New Orleans is a city where history breathes from every corner, and shadows stretch along its storied streets. Haunted History Tours offers an immersive journey into this city’s darker side with the Dead of Night Ghosts & Cemetery Bus Tour—a 2-hour ride that veers far from the typical tourist path. Departing from the Rampart Treehouse near St. Ann Street, participants settle into a climate-controlled bus for a nighttime expedition through some of the city’s most infamous haunted sites just beyond the French Quarter.
This tour uncovers the chilling tales entwined with New Orleans’ reputation as the Most Haunted City in America. Guests cross once-notorious avenues like the former “port of missing men,” absorbing stories rife with murder, betrayal, and urban legends that have shaped the city’s eerie lore. The ride also brings you to several historic cemeteries, where above-ground tombs and weathered crypts tell silent stories of tragedy and mystery unique to the Louisiana landscape.
Guided by a licensed expert with over two decades of experience, the tour dives beyond surface-level spooks to contextualize the city’s haunting phenomena within its rich cultural and historical fabric. This isn’t your run-of-the-mill city tour, but a suspenseful, insightful plunge into the myths and real events that haunt New Orleans to this day.
Haunted History Tours has built a strong reputation over 22 years, known for blending storytelling with accessible comfort in their well-appointed buses. The experience fits neatly into New Orleans’ outdoor recreation scene by adding an alternative, nocturnal adventure element to the city’s abundant cultural offerings.
Whether you’re a seasoned ghost story fan or a curious traveler, this tour’s blend of history, mystery, and urban exploration delivers a memorable look at why New Orleans holds a special place on the map for adventure seekers drawn to the unusual and unexplained.
easy.
2 hours.
Minimal physical exertion required; suitable for most fitness levels
Yes, the tour welcomes all ages, though some content may be intense for very young children.
No, but guests can enjoy cocktails or snacks prior to departure at the Rampart Treehouse location.
Photography is allowed from the bus and at stops, but flash photography may be discouraged at certain sites.
The tour operates rain or shine since the bus is covered and comfortable for all weather conditions.
Please contact Haunted History Tours directly to discuss accessibility accommodations.
Check-in is at The Rampart Treehouse, 740 N Rampart Street, near St. Ann Street in New Orleans.
New Orleans' cemeteries reflect a pragmatic adaptation to its swampy environment—tombs built above ground to combat flooding, now settings for many ghost stories.
Haunted History Tours encourages respectful visitation to historic sites and cemeteries to preserve these fragile cultural landmarks.
Haunted History Tours is a New Orleans walking and bus tour company specializing in historical and paranormal tours throughout the city's most famous neighborhoods. The company offers a curated selection of guided experiences including Voodoo History, French Quarter Ghosts & Legends, cemetery tours, Vampire tours, Dead of Night bus tours, private haunted-history walks, true crime storytelling, Garden District architecture tours, and pub crawls. Guides are licensed local historians and practitioners who combine documented history, folklore, and first-hand storytelling to present context for the city's ghost stories and cultural traditions. Tours range from 1.5- to 2-hour walking tours to longer bus-based cemetery excursions, with private options available for groups seeking a customized experience. Signature experiences include the Voodoo History Tour, which focuses on the religion's origins and early practitioners, and the Dead of Night Ghosts & Cemetery Bus Tour, which visits notable above-ground tombs and documented haunted sites. The company emphasizes factual accounts drawn from historical records, local archives, and oral histories while acknowledging the city's legendary and supernatural narratives. Haunted History Tours has operated in New Orleans for over 27 years and serves visitors interested in history, folklore, and paranormal investigation. The business highlights safety, accessibility, and knowledgeable interpretation on every route. Guests encounter a mix of documented hauntings, cultural history, and evocative locations that illustrate why New Orleans remains a focal point for ghost tours and heritage tourism. Bookings are available daily with options for group sizes and private bookings that accommodate families and tour companies upon special request.
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