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New Orleans French Quarter Ghost Walk
$40.84 per person
Ghost stories in The Big Easy's most infamous district.
*includes all taxes and fees
Duration
2 Hours
Meeting Point
710 St Louis Street
Minimum Age
13+
Check-Out Availability
To their friends and families, young New Orleanians Zack and Addie were just another young couple falling in love. They’d had their share of problems in the past, but were making a go of it. When Hurricane Katrina made landfall and ripped huge swathes of New Orleans apart, Addie let Zack move into her apartment so they could ride out the storm together – but little did she know the demon she’d invited into her home. As their relationship strained, bouts of binge-drinking and drug abuse made things worse, and when Addie tried to have Zack evicted it was one of the last moves she’d ever make.
The suicide note Police found in Zack’s back pocket led them back to the apartment he’d shared with Addie. On arrival, the horrific scenes they’d discover would shake the already storm-ravaged city to its very core.
You’ll hear many more chilling tales of true crime along with stories of supernatural activity on our New Orleans French Quarter Ghost Walk, with added layers of historic context and cultural insight provided by your expert guide. See the Itinerary section below for a sample of the stops.
What To Expect
Expert Paranormal Guide
Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8pm
Easy/Moderate
$40.84 Per Person
Why Choose American Ghost Walks?
Our New Orleans tour was established by one of the city's leading ghost tour guides looking to create a route and a tour based on real haunted history and stories, stemming from personal observation by the people who live and work in these establishments every day. Not just the "greatest hits for the tourists" but an authentic New Orleans experience.
Important Info
- Metered street parking is available.
- This tour runs in hot temperatures and light rain, so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes.
- The tour route is wheelchair-accessible, just let us know if you plan on using one, so we can adjust the route appropriately for your comfort
- Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. But we will reschedule you if you have an emergency, we love ghosts, not monsters!
- Service animals are welcome but for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home.
Classic New Orleans buildings evoke a different time
New Orleans French Quarter hotels have a reputation for hauntings
The haunted New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
The pre-Revolutionary architecture takes you back to when these spirits were alive
Walk these 18th Century Streets with us and discover the haunted history
The streets of the French Quarter
A table set for a ghostly rendezvous at Muriel's Restaurant
An offering at the New Orleans Voodoo Museum
Classic New Orleans buildings evoke a different time
New Orleans French Quarter hotels have a reputation for hauntings
Itinerary
List of Services
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LaLaurie MansionItem Link List Item 1
Get acquainted with a certain Madame Delphine MacCarthy LaLaurie. Once a respected member of New Orleans high society, LaLaurie has gone down as one of the most brutal killers the city has ever seen.
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Old Ursuline ConventItem Link List Item 2
Watch out for vampires stalking the Old Ursuline Convent, one of the most mysterious and alluring sites in the whole French Quarter. The Ursuline nuns were among the first groups of women to settle in the New World, and their story weaves Catholicism with ghosts, vampires, and historic hauntings dating back to New Orleans’ first settlers.
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Beauregard-Keyes HouseItem Link List Item 3
At this enigmatic house, as you learn the history, watch out for a surprising spectral presence that has caught the tongue of many ghost hunters over the years.
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Lafitte's Blacksmith ShopItem Link List Item 4
Visit the legendary New Orleans dive bar Lafitte’s, where tales of smuggling, privateering, and hauntings have been circulating since the early 19th century. As one of the French Quarter’s oldest buildings, patrons have often reported paranormal activity – making this stop a highlight of our New Orleans ghost walking tour.
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Bourbon Orleans HotelItem Link
Discover the tragedy that unfolded back in 1854, when after the screams of terror rang out, phantom activity started making itself known in this place...
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Highlights
- Explore tales of tragedy, murder, misadventure, and mayhem dating back centuries in New Orlean’s colorful French Quarter.
- Hear of young lovers Zack and Addie, whose burgeoning romance was cut shockingly short in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
- Take in neighborhood highlights including Père Antoine Alley and Jackson Square, and learn of the key figures who have shaped New Orleans society over the centuries.
- At The Old Ursuline Convent, your guide blends Catholic teachings with supernatural stories, to paint a picture of New Orlean’s spiritual scene since the arrival of the first settlers.
- Uncover paranormal mysteries in many of the French Quarter’s oldest and most haunted buildings with your guide, including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop.
- Hear true crime tales from the historic French Quarter’s distant past, like the harrowing story of high-society socialite Madame LaLaurie.
- Starts at 710 St Louis Street in front of Sweet Saint Ice Cream Shop.
- Ends at 606 Iberville Street in front of Ghost Bar.
Meeting Points
In front of Sweet Saint Ice Cream Shop at 710 St Louis Street.
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Do you go inside any of the haunted buildings?
On this tour, we focus on building exteriors and outdoor spaces. Businesses and public places are open for you to visit during regular business hours. Otherwise we respect the privacy of individuals and organizations and expect that our guests do the same.
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Do guests really see ghosts on this tour?
We can never guarantee a supernatural encounter, but we will explain paranormal phenomena such as cold spots and residual hauntings. What we do guarantee: Our local connections and dedication to research means you'll get authentic accounts — in all their shocking detail.
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Can I bring my pet?
Service animals are welcome. However, for liability issues, please leave your furry friends at home if you don’t require their assistance.
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Is this ghost tour kid-appropriate?
While our tours do not contain anything too graphic or inappropriate, we find that kids that enjoy history have the best time. You know your children and that's left up to you. We do not recommend bringing children in strollers because sometimes that can be difficult with larger walking groups.
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What if I'm late or cannot find my guide?
We do our best to answer calls and emails as promptly as they are received. Please make sure to leave a voicemail with the city and tour time. We try to accommodate travel and weather issues, but our public tours cannot wait for more than 10 minutes. Reschedules are available if the date you are interested in is not sold out.
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What is your cancellation policy?
Because this is a limited capacity tour, all sales are final. If we cancel the tour because of weather or another event, we offer a full refund.
We will do our best to accommodate rescheduling requests, but cannot guarantee changes because other tours and dates might be sold out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have the courage to join?
Explore haunted locations and hear chilling tales. Face your fears and uncover dark secrets. Join us, if you dare!