Top New Orleans Ghost Tours

From cemetery tours and mystical seance experiences to haunted history tours and eerie-themed pub crawls, there are plenty of New Orleans ghost tours to choose from. Here are some popular tours available now based on visitors' ratings and reviews.  

• New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Combo Tour
• Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
• New Orleans Voodoo & French Quarter Cultural Walking Tour
• New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour
• Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Standard New Orleans ghost tours typically cost around US$30 per person, although private and small-group tours can cost well over US$100 per person. Walking ghost tours tend to cost less than haunted history bus and carriage tours. Other options include true-crime-themed tours, haunted pub crawls, and ghost hunting experiences.

Most New Orleans ghost tours last around two hours, including guided French Quarter ghost tours and cemetery bus tours. If you were hoping to spend more time exploring the city’s paranormal history, opt for a haunted plantation tour, ghost hunt experience, or a spooky pub crawl.

New Orleans ghost tours visit the city's top haunted sites, such as the LaLaurie Mansion, Muriel’s Jackson Square, and Pere Antoine’s Alley. Some tours visit cemeteries and haunted plantations. A guide shares stories about the city’s eerie Voodoo and vampire legends and offers tips on how to spot paranormal activity.

Many New Orleans ghost tours contain gruesome content and are not suitable for children. Tours may not explicitly prohibit children but children under 12 are not recommended unless the tour states it’s a family-friendly experience. You must be 21 or older to participate in haunted pub crawl tours.

New Orleans is full of stories about restless ghosts and eerie paranormal happenings. The LaLaurie Mansion, Muriel’s Jackson Square, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar are supposedly some of the most haunted spots in New Orleans. Voodoo queen Marie Laveau’s tomb in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is one of the city’s most eerie landmarks.

There are tons of fun tours and excursions in New Orleans aside from Ghost Tours. According to previous travelers, these are the best activities to book for your next trip:

• Dinner Cruises

• Airboat Tours

• Bus Tours

• Plantation Tours

• Wine-Tasting Tours

New Orleans ghost tour prices vary depending on duration and inclusions. If you’re looking for high-quality experiences on the lower end of the price range, these are the best tours to book now:

• Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour

• New Orleans French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

• Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour of the French Quarter

• New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour

• St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

There are many ghost tours in New Orleans, and they tend to vary by theme and intensity—some are family-friendly, while others focus on darker history or adult content. Read the description carefully to choose one that fits your group. Most are walking tours, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours, and operate rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing.

Arrive early to check in and meet your guide. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, especially during warmer months. Many tours take place after dark and will depart rain or shine, so dress for the weather and consider insect repellent. Immerse yourself in the stories your guide shares and don't hesitate to ask them questions. Their insights can enhance your understanding of the city’s past.​

Fall—especially around Halloween—adds extra atmosphere to New Orleans ghost tours, but there’s no bad time to book. Tours run year-round, with spring and fall offering cooler, more comfortable weather for walking. Ghost tours are popular during holidays and festival seasons, so book early if you visit during a busy time.