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New Orleans is famed for being a city of magic, mysticism, and paranormal activity, and this ghost tour reveals hidden secrets that don’t usually feature on traditional walking tours. As you walk around the French Quarter, find out about notorious hauntings, discover how ‘Pirate’s Alley’ got its name, see a collection of ghost photos, and hear all about the process of hunting ghosts.

Discover the shady side of the Garden District on this New Orleans walking tour, led by a guide full of stories. Hear all about the neighborhood’s secrets and scandals – you’ll follow in the footsteps of fraudsters, corrupt politicians and other colorful characters as you learn why they became local legends. To cool off, you’ll stop for a refreshment at a historic roller skating rink along the way.

Explore New Orleans City Park on your own terms, and at your own pace, with this self-guided, app-based tour. You'll learn all about local history as you solve clues and puzzles that lead you from one part of the park to the next. Best of all, you don't even need internet as this app works offline.

New Orleans is famous for its dark history, so come and hear true stories of natural disasters, unsolved mysteries, murder, and mayhem, directly from the mouths of long-time residents and guides. Skip the gimmicks and learn what made the city a hotbed of crime and despicable deeds, right on the streets of the French Quarter where it all happened.

Explore the supernatural side of New Orleans with this 2-hour tour, introducing visitors to all sorts of offbeat legends and curious characters. Imbibe in some Big Easy spirits as you listen to stories about vampires, casket girls, and other mysterious beings alongside tales. Then top it off by uncovering obscure details surrounding a brutal massacre at Sultan's Palace before concluding your night at The Court Of Two Sisters where another dark legend awaits.

Spend 1.5-hours experiencing the hauntingly beautiful and culturally significant St Roch Cemetery with Save Our Cemeteries, New Orleans' only non-profit tour group dedicated to preserving local history. Immerse yourself in an atmospherically unique world of death, beauty, and spirituality while knowing that your ticket helps support a worthy cause: the ongoing conservation of Cities of The Dead.

Head off on an hour-long journey through two centuries of culture with this self guided audio tour. Experience life in one of America's oldest African American neighborhoods, a birthplace for civil rights activism and jazz that still vibrates today. Follow directions to explore Congo Square, Brass Band Heaven or even pay respects at the Tomb Of An Unknown Slave. Unlocking your phone is all it takes for you to head off on this self-guided stroll.

Explore cultural and architectural gems located just off the beaten path on this guided tour of the Marigny neighborhood in New Orleans. As you stroll from the Old U.S. Mint up Esplanade Avenue, admire a range of architecture from opulent mansions to shotgun houses. Learn about the many cultures including Creole, Haitian, and other immigrant groups who contributed to the neighborhood’s diversity in the built environment.

Break away from the tourist crowds and receive a warm New Orleans welcome on this private orientation tour. It’s the next best thing to having a local friend show you around, as the guide offers customized recommendations about where to eat, shop, party, and explore to make the most of your time. So skip the tourist traps and learn to love New Orleans the way that locals do.

Experience the unforgettable sounds of New Orleans on a 2-hour musical tour with an experienced guide. Learn about the efforts to protect New Orleans jazz at the Preservation Hall, then explore the historically vibrant Tango Belt. Visit unnamed and famous musicians at the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1 and hear the stories of Congo Square’s rhythms and rituals as you tour Louis Armstrong Park. See the former home of J & M Studios then learn about today’s New Orleans Bounce Music and thriving street music scene.

Rife with tales of ghosts, vampires, folklore, supernatural activity, mythical figures and voodoo, New Orleans is the perfect city for a spooky walking tour. Your 2-hour family-friendly excursion through the historic streets and houses makes an ideal introduction to the unusual history of this great city. Be sure to bring a pair of comfy walking shoes, not to mention more than a little courage.

Take a walk on the spooky side with a spine-tingling spirits walking tour in New Orleans. Wind through the French Quarter’s shadowed alleys and hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide. You’ll stop at sites of frequent paranormal happenings such as the Bourbon Orleans Hotel and the LaLaurie Mansion, home to the infamously brutal mistress Delphine LaLaurie. Leave with a new understanding of the ‘spirited French Quarter’!

Get the best of five different New Orleans walking tours all in one with this entertaining romp through the French Quarter. Hear the tales and see the places that make this one of the most unique and haunted cities in America, from voodoo legends and paranormal sightings to haunted cemeteries and Hollywood lore. Learn about the city’s unique founding and the many layers of history that make the Big Easy like no other place on Earth.

Get know the ‘Big Easy’ through the eyes of a local on this insider’s walking tour of New Orleans. Learn about the city’s raucous history and famous residents, from pirates and voodoo queens to big-name celebrities, and dig into Mardi Gras traditions with a stroll down Bourbon Street. Discover what makes New Orleans’ cuisine and culture unique among the world as you visit the most interesting historic sites and modern hotspots throughout the French Quarter and along the mighty Mississippi.

Soak up New Orleans’ wild (and sometimes drunken) history on a 2-hour walking tour of the French Quarter with a storyteller guide. Visit historic sights and occult landmarks with plenty of time to grab cocktails to go (own expense), as the guide shares the ghost stories, vampire legends, and funny anecdotes about life in the Vieux Carré.

This haunted excursion around New Orleans takes in the greatest hits of ghosts and vampires alongside lurid New Orleans history, popular culture and architecture, cemetery explorations and, of course, tales of the city's great unsolved mysteries. Popular with families and individuals alike, the tour includes fun commentary during a walk through the French Quarter. As the Cajun expression 'laissz les bon temps rouler' goes, let the good times roll!

Immerse yourself in the history of the Metairie Race Course, now the City of the Dead, with this app-guided tour. After downloading the app, you can explore with your private party; the GPS locator will trigger narrative as you reach different points in the cemetery. You can stop and start the tour whenever you like, pausing to snap photos of the various tombs, mausolea, pyramids, and obelisks. This is a great option for those who want to tour on their own time.

This New Orleans walking tour serves as a crash course in New Orleans history and culture. Walk with your guide to top historic sites such as Jackson Square and the Old Ursuline Convent and hear tales and trivia from the founding days of New Orleans through the present. This small-group tour is limited to just 15 people or fewer so you can ask plenty of questions.

From the grand old mansions of the Garden District, to the markets and jazz bars of the French Quarter—many visitors to New Orleans never explore beyond the main tourist districts. Skip the typical guided tour and instead connect with a New Orleans local who will show you around their city like a friend and introduce you to the neighborhoods that they know and love. Gain an insight into Southern culture, cuisine, and everyday life; find out how to get around in the city; and receive recommendations on where to eat, drink, and shop.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of New Orleans with a delightful Jazz Brunch aboard the Creole Queen Riverboat. Enjoy live music as you cruise down the Mighty Mississippi River, savoring a mouthwatering brunch featuring classic dishes like Chicken & Andouille Gumbo and New Orleans Barbecued Shrimp. Choose to indulge in bottomless mimosas or Cajun Bloody Marys while soaking in stunning views of the New Orleans skyline. - Enjoy a 1.5-hour cruise with live jazz music on weekends - Brunch options available, featuring delicious Southern cuisine - Optional bottomless cocktails for an additional charge - Board from 10:00 AM, cruise departs at 11:00 AM and returns at 12:30 PM

Learn about four generations of Creole history at the Laura Plantation during a tour of this well-preserved estate. Located roughly an hour from New Orleans, Laura Plantation provides a vivid window into Louisiana's past. Learn about the family and enslaved people who lived here during a guided tour of the manor house, slave quarters, and gardens.

Take a two-wheeled ride through the raucous history and heritage of New Orleans on a bike tour that takes you from the lively streets of the French Quarter to the swampy bayous at the edge of the town. Learn about the city's founding as you follow a flat and leisurely route down oak-lined avenues, through leafy parks, and past creepy cemeteries to reach Bayou St. John. It's a great way to get off the tourist track and see the diverse neighborhoods of the Big Easy.

New Orleans is world-renowned for being the birthplace of jazz, and this tour helps you get to its roots. Set off with a private guide on a musical journey to uncover essential New Orleans jazz hotspots—such as Louis Armstrong Park, Jackson Square, Palm Court Jazz Café, and Frenchmen Street. Along the way, get insider tips on how to avoid the tourist traps, and discover hidden gems that locals love.

Explore the French Quarter through a different lens, seeking out the darkest and most haunted places. With a voodoo priest or priestess as your guide, walk through the neighborhood and explore an exclusive haunted location, to be disclosed only on the day of the tour. You'll even get to try some of the paranormal activity-sensing equipment firsthand.