1.5 Hours • Ages 8+ • A chilling trip back in time!
Discover New Orleans' spooky side on the Twilight Tour, an engaging 1.5-hour adventure designed for kids aged 8 to 11. Explore haunted legends, use ghost hunting tools, and stroll through the historic French Quarter on this chilling family-friendly experience.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for children ages 8-11 in good general health and able to walk for short periods.
Wildlife
History
New Orleans’ French Quarter was founded in 1718, making it the oldest neighborhood in the city, rich with centuries of cultural stories.
Conservation
Tours promote respectful engagement with historic sites to preserve fragile architecture and public spaces for future generations.
French QuarTour Kids
1.5 Hours • Ages 8+ • A chilling trip back in time!
French QuarTour Kids is a New Orleans-based company that creates interactive, child-focused walking tours and experiences in the historic French Quarter. The operation offers a range of guided adventures designed specifically for children and tweens, including the Spooky Ghost Hunt, the Creole Kids Living History Tour, the Twilight Tour, the Pirate Treasure Hunt, and birthday party experiences.
Many of the public adventures run approximately 1.5 hours and use storytelling, hands-on activities, and simple investigative tools to engage young participants. For example, the Spooky Ghost Hunt combines captivating ghost stories with hands-on ghost detectors to spark imagination, while the Twilight Tour targets tweens with age-appropriate tales about the Rougarou and Madame Lalaurie and includes ghost hunting tools.
The Creole Kids Living History Tour transports children to the 1830s, exploring diverse childhoods of the era with maps, props, and a visit to the Hermann-Grima House courtyard and slave quarters. The Pirate Treasure Hunt sends kids on a historic scavenger adventure through the French Quarter to learn about pirates and 1800s local life. Birthday party bookings provide a private format for celebrations built around these themes.
Tours take place primarily in the French Quarter and highlight local culture, architecture, and neighborhood stories. Guides use interactive props and simple maps so children can follow along and participate actively during each 1.5-hour adventure. Bookings are available.
Location
New Orleans, LA
Operating in the French Quarter
Typical Length
1.5 hours
Common duration for listed tours
Audience
Kids & Tweens
Designed for children and tweens
Tours Offered
5 tours
Ghost hunts, history, pirates, parties
Book a Spooky Ghost Hunt, Creole Living History Tour, Pirate Treasure Hunt, Twilight Tour, or a themed birthday party for a memorable family outing.
Bring a flashlight
A small flashlight enhances visibility during twilight hours and adds to the spooky atmosphere.
Wear comfortable walking shoes
The tour involves walking on uneven historic streets — sturdy shoes keep kids steady.
Stay close to the guide
For safety and to fully experience the storytelling, keep close to your group throughout the tour.
Dress for the weather
New Orleans can be warm and humid—light, breathable clothing is best during warmer months.
Light jacket
Evening chills make a light jacket handy in cooler months.
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Water bottle
Stay hydrated while walking around the city during warmer weather.
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Cap or hat
Protect against sun exposure if the tour starts before twilight.
summer
Small backpack
Carry water, snacks, and personal items without hassle.