2 Hours • Ages 6+
Explore New Orleans’ haunted cemeteries on a two-hour nighttime bus tour featuring chilling ghost stories and stunning historic architecture. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this tour uncovers the supernatural side of the city’s iconic burial grounds.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for visitors of all fitness levels; minimal walking on uneven surfaces required.
Wildlife
History
New Orleans' cemeteries date back to the 18th century, reflecting unique burial customs due to high water tables preventing underground graves.
Conservation
Tour operators emphasize respectful visitation practices to protect the fragile historic monuments and maintain the sanctity of these sacred grounds.
Nola Ghost Riders
2 Hours • Ages 6+
Nola Ghost Riders is a New Orleans–based tour operator that specializes in guided haunted history experiences across the city and nearby plantations. The company leads several distinct experiences, including the Walking Ghosts Tour through the French Quarter, the Nightly Haunted Plantation Tour at Destrehan, the Haunted Drunken History Tour, the Haunted Cemetery Bus Tour, and a Haunted Plantation & Haunted Cemetery Combo Tour. Tours focus on documented local history, folklore, and the cultural role of Voodoo, offering stories about figures such as Madame Lalaurie and the Axeman, and exploring sites tied to the 1811 slave revolt and historical burial practices.
Guides are local storytellers who combine historical research, onsite interpretation, and theatrical narration to present each route. The Nightly Haunted Plantation Tour at Destrehan is offered as a unique nighttime plantation experience, while the Drunken History option blends cocktails with storytelling in the French Quarter. The cemetery and combo tours emphasize architecture, burial customs, and cemetery histories known as the “Cities of the Dead.”
Nola Ghost Riders operates public night tours and combination routes that connect plantation history with urban cemetery sites. Tour length, themes, and meeting points vary by product; the Walking Ghosts Tour runs over two hours and visits high-profile haunted locations. The company describes its programming through guided, on-location interpretation and storytelling, aiming to provide an educational and entertaining approach to New Orleans’ complex past. Reservations are available for public and private groups; scheduling and pricing information are provided on the official tour pages online or by phone.
Tours Offered
5 tours
Walking, bus, plantation, and combo options
Night Tours
Destrehan Night
Only nighttime plantation tour available
Local Guides
Local storytellers
Guides research and narrate
Tour Types
Walking & Bus
Cemetery and plantation routes
Reserve a Walking Ghosts Tour, the Destrehan Nightly Plantation Tour, a cemetery bus ride, or a combo experience today.
Arrive Early for Boarding
Plan to arrive at least 15 minutes before departure to ensure a smooth boarding process, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
Though mostly bus-based, some walking on uneven cemetery grounds is required—sturdy shoes are recommended.
Bring a Light Jacket
Evenings in New Orleans can be cool; a light jacket ensures comfort during outdoor segments.
Respect Cemetery Etiquette
Maintain quiet reverence within the cemeteries and avoid touching tombs or monuments.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Ideal for walking on uneven cemetery paths and city streets.
Light Jacket or Sweater
Keeps you warm during cooler evening weather in New Orleans.
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Portable Flashlight
Helpful for walking through dimly lit sections of the cemeteries.
Smartphone or Camera
Capture the eerie ambiance and unique architecture during the tour.