For all ages! • Great for families! • Less than a mile of walking • Approx. 2 hours
Step into the shadows of New Orleans’ French Quarter with the Haunted Ghost Tours, where chilling history meets masterful storytelling on an intimate 2-hour walking tour. Discover the stories behind iconic haunted sites like the LaLaurie Mansion.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for those with basic mobility; primarily walking.
Wildlife
History
New Orleans’ French Quarter was established in 1718 and has a rich blend of French, Spanish, and Creole culture that shapes its haunting legends.
Conservation
Efforts are ongoing to preserve historic buildings and minimize foot traffic impact, helping maintain the quarter's integrity.
Louisiana Tour Company
For all ages! • Great for families! • Less than a mile of walking • Approx. 2 hours
Louisiana Tour Company, based in Marrero, Louisiana, operates guided swamp and walking tours that showcase the region’s wildlife, history, and plantation heritage. The company offers a range of experiences including airboat swamp tours (small and large, pickup and drive-out), a narrated tourboat swamp trip with hotel pickup, a combined Afternoon Small Airboat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation, and 2-hour Haunted Ghost Tours in New Orleans. Airboat options include nine-passenger small boats powered by a Chevy engine that reach speeds up to 35 mph and larger airboats with stadium-style seating for up to 16 passengers. Tour formats include pickup from hotels near New Orleans and drive-out departures from Marrero, providing flexible access for visitors. Swamp tours emphasize close wildlife viewing—alligators and native birds—through areas inaccessible to traditional boats, while the Oak Alley portion includes a guided house tour plus time for self-guided exploration of the grounds. The narrated tourboat option features local captains who provide regional context and natural history on a comfortable, well-equipped boat roughly 35 minutes from New Orleans. Haunted Ghost Tours are led by Master Storytellers in small groups, focusing on historic and chilling narratives in the French Quarter. Louisiana Tour Company presents unscripted, locally led experiences that combine excitement, education, and cultural context, with options suitable for different group sizes and preferences.
Pickup and drive-out options accommodate varied schedules, and the tours encourage photography and close-up wildlife observation in shallow water habitats. Reservations are available for groups and individual travelers seeking authentic regional experiences today.
Tours Offered
7
Varied swamp and walking tours.
Trip Length
2–9 hours
Short to full-day options.
Boat Capacity
9–16 passengers
Small and large airboats.
Guides
Local Captains
Master Storytellers lead ghost tours.
Secure pickup or drive-out departures from Marrero — limited seats on airboats and narrated tourboat trips, reserve ahead for preferred dates.
Wear Comfortable Shoes
The tour involves walking nearly a mile on cobblestone streets, so sturdy, comfortable footwear is essential.
Bring a Light Jacket
Evenings in New Orleans can get cool, especially in spring and fall; a light jacket keeps you comfortable.
Arrive Early
Plan to arrive 10–15 minutes before the tour starts to ensure a smooth check-in and group gathering.
Be Ready for Uneven Surfaces
The French Quarter’s historic streets include uneven cobblestones; watch your step to avoid trips.
Comfortable Walking Shoes
Essential for navigating uneven cobblestone streets comfortably.
Light Jacket
Keeps you warm during cooler spring evenings.
spring
Portable Flashlight
Helpful for navigating dark alleys during evening tours in autumn.
fall
Water Bottle
Stay hydrated in warm summer temperatures throughout the walk.
summer