New Orleans Killers and Thrillers Tour: French Quarter Ghost & True Crime Walking Tour
Difficulty
easy
Duration
90 minutes
Fitness Level
Able to stand and walk for 90 minutes on uneven cobblestones; no special fitness required
Overview
Walk the French Quarter after dark with a guide who pairs true-crime reporting with ghost stories. This 90-minute adults‑oriented tour moves through alleys, bars, and historic sites—where murder, medicine, and myth intersect.
New Orleans Killers and Thrillers Tour: French Quarter Ghost & True Crime Walking Tour
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The light over Royal Street thins into blue as a guide steps into the doorway at 809 Royal and patents the dark with a voice that knows the city’s sharper edges. In ninety minutes the French Quarter shifts from postcard bright to a neighborhood that keeps its stories close—bars with back rooms, alleys that cut like secrets, and façades that remember violence and resilience in equal measure. This is a walking tour that threads True Crime with the paranormal: the kind of night when the air feels as if the Mississippi itself has exhaled, pushing the humid river-breath down the narrow streets.
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Adventure Tips
Arrive early and find 809 Royal Street
Meet at the Ghost City Tours storefront with the sign in the window; the tour departs promptly—arriving 10 minutes early avoids missing the group.
Carry valid ID
Minimum age is 16 and some stops pass bars—bring photo ID if you may enter establishments that serve alcohol.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes
Expect cobblestones, uneven sidewalks and occasional steps—comfortable shoes make the 90‑minute walk easier.
Be respectful at residential sites
Many ‘haunted’ façades are private homes—no trespassing, avoid loud behavior, and keep tripods/bright flashes to a minimum.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Raccoons rifling trash cans at dusk
- Great-tailed grackles and night birds perched on balcony rails
History
The tour highlights sites like the Cabildo and Pharmacy Museum; the Quarter’s colonial-era streets have hosted political transfers, epidemics, and the social shifts that shaped New Orleans’ modern identity.
Conservation
Preserve the Quarter by staying on sidewalks, not touching fragile plasterwork, and packing out snacks; respectful behavior helps protect private residences and historic fabric.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable walking shoes
Supports long standing periods and navigating cobbled sidewalks.
Photo ID
Required for age verification and to enter any bars visited along the route.
Light rain jacket or poncho
Spring showers come fast—packable cover keeps you dry without weighing you down.
spring specific
Compact flashlight or phone light
Useful for alleys and dimly lit corners; avoid using bright flash for photos.