Unlock the secrets of New Orleans with an exclusive ghost tour that takes you inside real haunted locations. Experience the French Quarter’s eerie history and capture paranormal moments on this unique two-hour walking adventure.
Unlock the secrets of New Orleans with an exclusive ghost tour that takes you inside real haunted locations. Experience the French Quarter’s eerie history and capture paranormal moments on this unique two-hour walking adventure.
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Operated by Tour Orleans · New Orleans, Louisiana
Step beyond the usual New Orleans ghost tours and unlock the doors to the city’s most private haunted locations with the Haunted Ghost Tour: go inside a haunted location. Centered in the heart of New Orleans’ historic French Quarter, this two-hour walking experience offers more than just street-side scares—it grants exclusive entry into some of the city’s eeriest, behind-the-scenes venues where real hauntings are said to linger.
New Orleans is famed for its rich tapestry of history, culture, and the supernatural. From the haunting elegance of the LaLaurie Mansion to the shadowed corners of hidden courtyards, this tour dives into the painful and mysterious histories that still echo through these walls. The city’s distinctive blend of French, Spanish, and Creole architecture forms a striking backdrop of wrought iron balconies and gas lamps, but it’s the stories — tales of tragedy, voodoo, and restless spirits — that truly animate these locations.
Unlike typical ghost tours limited to public streets, this journey ventures inside private locations—including a building rumored to be haunted by a woman who was poisoned—offering a rare glimpse into spaces most visitors never see. Licensed guides, each versed in history and the paranormal, weave factual accounts and chilling legends that illuminate the city’s darker chapters without relying on gimmicks. Guests are encouraged to quietly observe and photograph, sometimes capturing unexplained phenomena immortalized in photos shared by the tour company.
The tour route includes iconic sites such as Jackson Square and Pirate's Alley, coupled with stops inside haunted courtyards and lesser-known haunted buildings of the French Quarter. The guides’ passion for New Orleans’ haunted past makes this experience compelling and educational, enriching visitors’ appreciation of the city beyond the typical tourist paths.
Meeting at the Red Door tour booth on Decatur Street, this tour welcomes all ages to walk comfortably through some of New Orleans’ spookiest sites, rain or shine. It’s perfect for history buffs, paranormal enthusiasts, and anyone eager to encounter the city’s supernatural side with a credible, respectful approach.
For travelers staying in New Orleans, this tour offers an unmatched opportunity to see the city’s haunted heart up close. Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the blend of detailed history, eerie atmosphere, and exclusive access sets this apart as a standout activity for visitors seeking a memorable and spine-tingling adventure. Lace up your walking shoes, bring your camera, and prepare to unlock the secrets that lurk just behind the city’s famous streets.
easy.
1.5–2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; expect gentle walking with some standing periods.
Yes, this is the only New Orleans ghost tour that includes access inside private haunted buildings, including courtyards and a location connected with a poisoning.
The tour meets at the Red Door tour booth at 620 Decatur Street, on the corner of Decatur and St. Peter, next to Landry’s Seafood and Bon’s New Orleans Street Food.
This is a walking tour through the French Quarter and nearby haunted locations; no bus transportation is provided.
Tours begin promptly, so late arrivals may miss the entire experience. Please arrive early to check in.
Limited parking is available nearby; ride-share services like Uber and Lyft are recommended. The Premium Parking app can help locate spots.
Tours operate rain or shine. If canceled due to severe weather, refunds or rescheduling options are available. Trip protection options are offered for flexible cancellations.
New Orleans’ haunted reputation grew from its deeply layered history blending French, Spanish, and Creole cultures, with notable events like the LaLaurie Mansion’s dark 1830s legacy.
The tour promotes respectful interaction with historic properties and encourages sustainable tourism practices in the delicate French Quarter environment.
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.
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