Discover the haunted history of Destrehan on a nighttime plantation tour filled with ghost stories, voodoo tales, and accounts of resistance. An immersive journey into Louisiana’s dark past awaits.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5–2 hours
Fitness Level
Casual walking, suitable for most fitness levels
Wildlife
History
The plantation played a significant role in the 1811 slave revolt, one of the largest in U.S. history, and remains a site of cultural significance for local communities.
Conservation
Nola Ghost Riders prioritize respecting historic sites and minimizing impact to preserve Louisiana’s rich history and environment.
Nola Ghost Riders
Discover the haunted history of Destrehan on a nighttime plantation tour filled with ghost stories, voodoo tales, and accounts of resistance. An immersive journey into Louisiana’s dark past awaits.
Nola Ghost Riders is a New Orleans–based tour operator that specializes in guided haunted history experiences across the city and nearby plantations. The company leads several distinct experiences, including the Walking Ghosts Tour through the French Quarter, the Nightly Haunted Plantation Tour at Destrehan, the Haunted Drunken History Tour, the Haunted Cemetery Bus Tour, and a Haunted Plantation & Haunted Cemetery Combo Tour. Tours focus on documented local history, folklore, and the cultural role of Voodoo, offering stories about figures such as Madame Lalaurie and the Axeman, and exploring sites tied to the 1811 slave revolt and historical burial practices.
Guides are local storytellers who combine historical research, onsite interpretation, and theatrical narration to present each route. The Nightly Haunted Plantation Tour at Destrehan is offered as a unique nighttime plantation experience, while the Drunken History option blends cocktails with storytelling in the French Quarter. The cemetery and combo tours emphasize architecture, burial customs, and cemetery histories known as the “Cities of the Dead.”
Nola Ghost Riders operates public night tours and combination routes that connect plantation history with urban cemetery sites. Tour length, themes, and meeting points vary by product; the Walking Ghosts Tour runs over two hours and visits high-profile haunted locations. The company describes its programming through guided, on-location interpretation and storytelling, aiming to provide an educational and entertaining approach to New Orleans’ complex past. Reservations are available for public and private groups; scheduling and pricing information are provided on the official tour pages online or by phone.
Tours Offered
5 tours
Walking, bus, plantation, and combo options
Night Tours
Destrehan Night
Only nighttime plantation tour available
Local Guides
Local storytellers
Guides research and narrate
Tour Types
Walking & Bus
Cemetery and plantation routes
Reserve a Walking Ghosts Tour, the Destrehan Nightly Plantation Tour, a cemetery bus ride, or a combo experience today.
Bring a flashlight
Use a flashlight to navigate dark paths and enhance the spooky atmosphere.
Dress warmly
Evenings can be cool; wear layers to stay comfortable during the tour.
Listen carefully
Pay attention to the storyteller for the full historical and cultural context.
Arrive early
Arrive a few minutes before start time to settle in and get situated.
Comfortable walking shoes
Good footwear helps when walking on uneven or grassy terrain at night.
Warm clothing
Bring layers to stay comfortable during cool evening hours.
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Small flashlight or headlamp
Helps illuminate paths and adds to the eerie experience.
Notebook
Jot down impressions or questions during the storytelling.