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Step out from Jackson Square into New Orleans after dark with the Ghostly Gallivant Tour—Saints and Sinners edition. Sixty-five to seventy-five minutes of history, folklore and atmospheric walks through the French Quarter, led by guides who balance archival fact with hair-raising lore.
Step out from Jackson Square into New Orleans after dark with the Ghostly Gallivant Tour—Saints and Sinners edition. Sixty-five to seventy-five minutes of history, folklore and atmospheric walks through the French Quarter, led by guides who balance archival fact with hair-raising lore.
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Operated by Friends of the Cabildo · New Orleans, Louisiana
Walk past the ironwork balconies and gaslamps as the afternoon slips into dusk and the city exhales—this is New Orleans after hours. The Ghostly Gallivant Tour: Saints and Sinners begins at the Cabildo, that low-slung stone building facing Jackson Square, and in seventy-five minutes it threads through the French Quarter’s narrow alleys and storied plazas. Guides move like conductors, cuing the city’s ghosts with an even voice and a map of notorious names: river pilots, voodoo queens, unscrupulous politicians and the unlucky who called this quarter home.
easy.
1–1.5 hours.
Able to stand and walk for up to 75 minutes with brief stops; suitable for families and most fitness levels.
The tour runs approximately 75 minutes, with departures every 20 minutes between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM on listed dates.
Meet at The Cabildo on Jackson Square—guides will assemble groups near the main entrance facing the square.
Yes; the tour is family-friendly though some stories can be intense—use discretion for young children.
Yes. The itinerary and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, but contact operators in advance to confirm accommodations.
All sales are final; no refunds. Tours may be canceled for severe weather—check communications from the operator before arrival.
Light refreshments, bottled water and soda are included during the experience.
The Cabildo was a seat of colonial government; its halls recorded transfers of power including the administration during the Louisiana Purchase era.
Tour operators emphasize respectful behavior around historic structures—avoid touching facades and limit noise to preserve fragile architectural details and neighborhood life.
Friends of the Cabildo operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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