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Step into the shadows of New Orleans' French Quarter with Tour Orleans’ Haunted Pub Crawl, where rich history meets chilling ghost tales. Visit famed haunted bars and historic sites on this spirited 2-hour walk.
Step into the shadows of New Orleans' French Quarter with Tour Orleans’ Haunted Pub Crawl, where rich history meets chilling ghost tales. Visit famed haunted bars and historic sites on this spirited 2-hour walk.
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The French Quarter of New Orleans is a place where history sticks to the brick streets and the shadows seem to stir with stories long past. At 620 Decatur St #600B, Tour Orleans offers a distinct night adventure that steps beyond typical city tours: the Haunted Pub Crawl. This 2-hour walk unites the city’s eerie past with its lively bar scene, delivering a unique blend of folklore, local ghosts, and spirited nightlife.
Starting near the bustle of Decatur Street, this crawl threads through some of the French Quarter’s most infamous haunted sites. Among them, the Lalaurie Mansion — notorious for its dark 19th-century history — and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, claimed to be America’s oldest bar, where ghost stories linger as heavily as the bourbon. Tour Orleans takes guests inside these historic spots, offering a glimpse into the paranormal alongside the clinking of glasses, creating a vivid contrast between the supernatural and a night of social energy.
Tour Orleans is a standout in New Orleans’ outdoor and cultural tour scene, carving a niche that appeals to history buffs and thrill-seekers alike. Their knowledgeable guides bring the city’s haunted past to life with detailed tales that dig beneath the tourist gloss. This isn’t just about spirits and scares—it’s about connecting with a city’s layered identity through its living venues.
The experience requires a moderate level of activity: walking through uneven streets and stepping inside dimly lit bars, all while juggling intrigue with safety and fun. Perfect for adults 21 and older, this pub crawl offers an authentic night out with a side of gothic history, making it an unmatched way to experience New Orleans’ charm. For anyone craving something beyond the usual sightseeing, Tour Orleans’ Haunted Pub Crawl threads storytelling, history, and nightlife into one unforgettable evening.
moderate.
2 hours.
Participants should be comfortable walking 2–3 miles on cobblestone streets and standing intermittently inside venues.
No, this tour requires guests to be 21 and older due to bar visits and alcohol consumption.
No, alcohol and food purchases are not included and are the responsibility of each guest.
The crawl operates rain or shine, so dress accordingly; the route may be adjusted as needed.
Many historic bars in the French Quarter have limited accessibility due to age and building constraints.
Expect to walk about 2–3 miles during the 2-hour tour over cobblestone streets and sidewalks.
Meet at the red door tour booth outside Landry’s Seafood and Bon’s New Orleans Street Food at 620 Decatur St #600B.
The Lalaurie Mansion is infamous for its 1830s horror stories tied to Madame LaLaurie’s cruel treatment of enslaved people, making it one of the most haunted sites in America.
Tour Orleans encourages respectful visiting practices to preserve the historic structures and minimize wear on New Orleans’ aging streets and venues.
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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