New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: French Quarter Ghosts & Historic Bars
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Light walking ability; you should be comfortable standing and walking up to a mile on city streets.
Overview
Walk the French Quarter after dark to hear true-crime tales, voodoo lore and absinthe-soaked histories while sampling some of the Quarter’s most notorious bars. This two-hour, 21+ crawl blends architecture, local myth and cocktail culture into one walkable experience.
New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl: French Quarter Ghosts & Historic Bars
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The lamplight on St. Peter Street flickers as the guide steps forward, voice low against the rattle of a passing streetcar. You move through a block that still smells faintly of cane syrup and cigar smoke, past wrought-iron balconies and shuttered courtyards where the past lingers like a guest who never left. Over the next two hours the French Quarter changes from a postcard of ironwork and jazz into a stitched map of loves lost, violent ends and late-night revelries—each bar a chapter, each alley a footnote.
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Adventure Tips
Bring a valid photo ID
This tour is 21+—bars will check IDs; keep yours in an easily accessible pocket.
Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes
Expect uneven sidewalks and occasional cobblestones; closed-toe shoes reduce stumbles.
Stay hydrated between drinks
New Orleans humidity can sneak up—alternate cocktails with water to stay steady.
Arrive 20 minutes early
Meet at Rev. Zombie’s Voodoo Shop (723 St. Peter St.) to check in and avoid missing the group.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Mission-style pigeons and city-dwelling sparrows
- Occasional bats at dusk near the riverfront
History
The French Quarter’s streets predate modern zoning—Spanish rebuilds after 1788 fires shaped the ironwork and narrow blocks you’ll see tonight.
Conservation
The Quarter faces erosion and rising water challenges; support local businesses and avoid leaving litter in historic courtyards to help preserve this fragile urban fabric.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Gear
Valid government photo ID
Required for age verification at bars and for entry on this 21+ experience.
Comfortable walking shoes
Protects against cobbles and uneven sidewalks common in the French Quarter.
Light rain jacket or compact umbrella
Afternoon or evening storms are common in warmer months; pack something small.
summer specific
Small, secure bag or wallet
Keep cash, ID, and phone safe in crowded bar areas and on busy streets.