TRUE CRIME • Ages 21+ • 2 Hours
Explore New Orleans' notorious dark past on a thrilling two-hour True Crime Pub Crawl through the French Quarter. Discover the chilling stories behind infamous criminals while enjoying classic bars with deep roots in local history.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most adults; involves moderate walking on city sidewalks with occasional uneven surfaces.
Wildlife
History
The French Quarter is one of the oldest parts of New Orleans, established in 1718, with a layered history involving French, Spanish, and American influences as well as a complex criminal past.
Conservation
The walking tour promotes responsible tourism by encouraging guests to respect historic buildings and avoid littering in this heavily trafficked historic district.
Tour Orleans
TRUE CRIME • Ages 21+ • 2 Hours
Tour Orleans operates in New Orleans, Louisiana, offering guided cultural, culinary, and paranormal experiences across the city. Tour Orleans presents a range of experiences including food tours with a seafood boil, a Voodoo Queen Tour exploring Marie Laveau’s history and Congo Square, haunted cemetery and ghost tours that enter historic locations, haunted pub crawls, a true crime pub crawl, a combination Voodoo–Vampire–Ghost tour through the French Quarter, and a 2.5-hour City Bus Tour that visits the French Quarter, Garden District, and the 9th Ward.
Tours vary in length and format: walking food and ghost tours run approximately two hours, while the City Bus Tour lasts about 2.5 hours. Several experiences include multiple tasting stops and cocktails during culinary walks, and some haunted tours enter known sites such as the Lalaurie Mansion and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop.
Guides include knowledgeable historians and local storytellers who share cultural context, history, and verified anecdotes tied to New Orleans’ music, voodoo heritage, and criminal past.
Tour Orleans focuses on presenting factual history, culinary traditions, and urban legends with context, allowing guests to explore Creole and Cajun cuisine, voodoo history, pirate and vampire lore, and the city’s haunted architecture. Tour Orleans provides bookings for small groups and individual travelers and private events.
Tours Offered
9
Diverse New Orleans experiences
Typical Length
2–2.5 hours
Walking and bus formats
Guides
Historians & storytellers
Local, knowledgeable guides
Neighborhoods
French Quarter & Garden District
Includes 9th Ward drive
Reserve a spot on a food tour, voodoo walk, haunted crawl, or city bus tour and experience authentic local stories in New Orleans.
Arrive Early for Smooth Check-in
Plan to arrive 30 minutes before the tour starts outside Landry’s Seafood and Bon’s New Orleans Street Food.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking through varied terrain in the French Quarter, so sturdy, comfortable shoes are a must.
Plan for Alcohol Purchases
Drinks are not included, so bring cash or card if you want a beverage at bar stops.
Be Prepared for Weather
The tour runs rain or shine; dress accordingly and bring a rain jacket if needed.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating the French Quarter’s uneven sidewalks and cobblestone streets.
Light Rain Jacket
Useful to stay dry during the frequent spring showers.
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ID for Age Verification
Required as this is a 21+ alcohol-serving experience.
Portable Phone Charger
Keeps your phone charged for photos and navigation throughout the crawl.