
easy
1.5–2 hours
Suitable for most fitness levels; mostly flat walking with periodic stops and short street crossings
Walk the French Quarter after dark with storytellers who blend archival images, local history, and stagecraft. This adults-only 105-minute tour digs into New Orleans’ haunted houses, Voodoo legacies, and true-crime lore while keeping cultural context front and center.
The streetlamps along Basin Street lean into the dark like watchful witnesses as your guide gathers the small group beneath Armstrong Park’s iron arch. It’s a city that keeps history in its corners: gaslight reflections on cracked cobbles, hotel doorways that appear to breathe, and Spanish-style balconies that throw skeletal shadows across the sidewalks. At 8PM the French Quarter tightens; the humidity presses soft and warm, and the guide’s voice—part historian, part raconteur—begins to peel back layers of ordinary night into something more dangerous and deliciously uncanny.

Summer humidity and nearly two hours of standing and walking make hydration essential—bottles can be refilled at nearby cafes.
Streetlamps are atmospheric but dim; raise ISO or use Night Mode on your phone to capture guide projections and ironwork details.
Tours depart promptly; arrive at least 30 minutes early to secure your spot and avoid missing the group.
Light, breathable layers and comfortable shoes will keep you focused on stories rather than chafing; umbrellas are okay if rain is forecast.
The French Quarter grew from colonial French and Spanish settlements; Voodoo traditions tied to figures like Marie Laveau shaped the city’s spiritual landscape and folk narratives.
Respect for historic buildings and private residences matters—avoid touching ironwork and practice low-impact behavior; support local guides and businesses to keep cultural tourism sustainable.
Flat, supportive shoes handle uneven cobbles and wet pavement.
Helps navigate darker stretches without overpowering the ambient mood.
Photography and HELLVISION™ projections use battery power—keep your phone topped up.
Quick shelter from sudden showers and useful on breezy autumn or spring nights.
spring specific