Are children allowed on the tour?

Yes, children must be accompanied by an adult for safety and enjoyment.

Do I need to download an app for the augmented reality features?

No app download is necessary; the AR experiences work directly through your device’s browser with internet access.

Is this tour accessible for guests using wheelchairs?

Alternate routes are available due to narrow and uneven paths, but some sections may be challenging for wheelchairs.

Can I join the tour without a smartphone or tablet?

Yes, but you will miss the augmented reality experience; guides provide alternate storytelling methods for all guests.

What time does the tour start?

Tours start daily at 7pm; please arrive 15 minutes early at the meeting point.

Are tips included in the tour price?

No, gratuities for guides are not included and are left to your discretion.

Haunted French Quarter Walk with New Orleans Steamboat

Set against the lingering shadows of New Orleans' French Quarter, the New Orleans Interactive Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour offers more than just a stroll through a storied neighborhood—it’s a step into the city’s layered past. Beginning at Woldenberg Park, located at 400 Toulouse St, this two-hour trek winds through cobblestone alleys and gas-lit streets, delivering firsthand access to tales of fires, floods, wars, and the enduring presence of restless spirits.

This tour transcends typical ghost stories by combining expert narration with cutting-edge augmented reality technology, developed by local artist Marcus Brown. Using your iPhone or iPad, you’ll witness immersive scenes like the Great Fire of 1788 or share a spectral moment with Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau herself. Brown’s creativity draws on New Orleans’ unique history of Voodoo, a religion woven into the city’s identity since 1719, marking this experience as an educational journey as much as an eerie encounter.

The New Orleans Steamboat Company, known for its river cruises, embraces this innovative walking tour to deepen connections with the city’s rich cultural and supernatural heritage. It’s a distinct offering in an area often characterized by its lively nightlife and historic architecture, providing a fresh, interactive way to engage with local lore.

Navigating uneven sidewalks and tight corners, the route encourages visitors to immerse themselves fully while wearing comfortable shoes and casual attire. This walking tour is suitable for anyone curious about New Orleans’ darker chapters and spiritual practices, anchored by authentic storytelling and technology that brings history vividly to life.

The tour stands out not only for its intriguing content but also for its integration of modern AR elements in an outdoor urban setting—a rare blend that makes New Orleans’ haunted reputation tangible and unforgettable. It’s an essential dive into the past through the eyes of the present, anchored by the pulse of a city that keeps its stories alive.

About New Orleans Steamboat Company

New Orleans Steamboat Company operates historic riverboat cruises and guided excursions based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company offers a range of Mississippi River sightseeing and jazz cruises aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS and seasonal sailings on the Steamboat NATCHEZ, plus swamp, plantation, walking, and specialty small-group tours.

Cruise experiences include daytime and evening sightseeing jazz cruises with live music performed by the Dukes of Dixieland, multiple dinner seating options with Creole buffets or plated lunches, brunch sailings, seasonal party packages, and holiday-themed departures such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve events. Land-based offerings include swamp and airboat adventures, guided tours to Oak Alley and Whitney plantations, craft cocktail and cooking walking tours, cemetery and Garden District strolls, and interactive ghost and spirits walks in the French Quarter.

Each trip description lists duration, meal options when applicable, live music or narration, and onboard amenities such as full-service bars and multiple observation decks. Local guides provide historical context about New Orleans, the Mississippi River, Jean Lafitte, and regional wetlands and wildlife on swamp and plantation tours. Many cruises feature live jazz and family-friendly programming; several airboat and swamp tours emphasize wildlife viewing opportunities.

Bookings are arranged per listed trip schedules and seating times. As a long-established New Orleans operator featured by tour aggregators and known for narrated riverboat cruises, the company combines maritime tradition with local culture to deliver interpretive sightseeing and entertainment on and off the water. Public and private group bookings are available for many departures.