Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour
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New Orleans, USA
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore spooky spots around New Orleans’ Garden District on a walking tour that brings you to hidden gems off the beaten path, hard to find on your own. Visit haunted houses, cemeteries, and filming locations of scary movies and TV shows, as your local guide shares ghost stories, historic details, and connections to horror author Anne Rice. Stops include Lafayette Cemetery, Garden District Bookshop, Women’s Guild Home, and Buckner Mansion.
- Discover New Orleans’ spooky side on this Garden District walking tour
- Visit various Garden District highlights and filming locations
- Learn about voodoo rituals, burial rites, and the occult in New Orleans
- Explore a side of New Orleans' that tours rarely cover
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- English Guided Tour
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Parking fees
- Anyone under the age of 17
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 1427 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Near Le Petit Bleu Creperie. Arrive early to if you want to purchase a crepe, there will not be time while on tour!
End point
- 1410 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
We end about 1/2 mile from the starting point.
Itinerary
Lafayette Cemetery No.1 (Pass By)
1
Livaudais Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
The Rink Shopping Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Garden District Book Shop
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Women's Guild Home
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Soria-Creel mansion/ AMC’s Mayfair Mansion
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Buckner Mansion
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
- Intoxicated Guests will not be permitted on tour
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
5.0
based on 30 reviews
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Laura_H, Jul 2026
Kelsey did a great job with all the information she told on tour. Wish you could walk through the cemetery though.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you Laura!! Kelsey actually helped us write and develop this Garden District tour herself, which we created after receiving many requests to bring our signature storytelling to this fascinating and beautiful part of the city. It's great to hear you enjoyed the experience so much and we hope you'll save some time for one of our other tours the next time you visit.
Sahara_M, Jun 2026
Our tour guide was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Our group was small but she made it memorable and I really appreciated that since it was our very first time visiting
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much Sahara! It means a lot to us that Kelsey made your first time in New Olreans a memorable one, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Garden District tour with her. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Nicole_S, Jun 2026
toured with Kelsey and she was awesome! learned alot of new things. definitely would recommend. fun experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you so much Nicole! Our Garden District tour is perfect for those who want to learn something new beyond the borders of the Vieux Carre, and we're thrilled you had a great time on your tour with Kelsey. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Valerie_T, Jun 2026
Truly enjoyed my short time with Kaile. She was well informed, prepared to answer all our questions and told us so many stories about the places we visited.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Thank you Valerie!! Kelsey has a wealth of knowledge about the Garden District and she helped us write and develop that tour for people like you who want to learn all the fascinating history about the most beautiful part of the whole city. Thanks for posting this awesome review, and please check out our other tours too!
Chloe_B, May 2026
Kelsey gave a wonderful tour of valuable and interesting information. She was more than happy to answer any questions we had!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Chloe! Thank you for the 5-stars! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Garden District tour with Kelsey! We love hearing when our guests appreciate our guides and our guides go the extra mile! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
Marianne_W, May 2026
Kelsey was a great tour guide. We had a great time picking her brain of all kinds of knowledge of New Orleans.
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you Marianne!! Kelsey helped us write and develop this tour because of how much she loves the Garden District and knows about its fascinating history, and enjoys nothing more than answering questions from those who want to learn its secrets. Thanks for the 5-star review, we'd love to have you back again someday!
Erika_H, May 2026
Kelsey was my tour guide and was super knowledgeable and personable. I did not know much about the garden district before the tour now I can’t wait to go back!
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi Erika! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed our newest tour with Kelsey! We love hearing that our guests learned something and even more so when that knowledge entices you back! We'd love to host you again. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
Kim_B, Apr 2026
The guide, named Kelsey, was very informative and knew a lot of a history. We also enjoyed the company of the other people that were on the tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you Kim!! It's always something special when you make new friends during an experience like this and it sounds like you all made some special memories on the tour with Kelsey. You may not be surprised to learn that she actually helped write and develop this Garden District tour based on her love for that amazing part of New Orleans. Thanks for choosing Hottest Hell, and for posting this fantastic review! We'll look forward to seeing you again next time!
Nicholas_E, Feb 2026
Kelsey was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide of the Garden District. Would highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for beautiful scenery outside of the French Quarter.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much Nicholas! A change of scenery outside of the French Quarter is exactly why Kelsey and Ricardo designed the Garden District tour, and we're glad your tour with her was fun and informative. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Anita_L, Jan 2026
Very fun and informative! Kelsey made this tour memorable with her vast knowledge of the Garden District. This tour is a great blend of Anne Rice landmarks and Garden District lore. We learned so many fun facts while strolling thru a beautiful truly unique atmosphere . Thank you, Kelsey!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much Anita! Kelsey puts passion and attention to detail into every tour, and we're glad you enjoyed exploring the fun and fascinating history of The Garden District with her. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Lizbeth_C, Jan 2026
It was an absolutely amazing tour. The history of the homes in the Garden District was shared in such a detailed, vivid, and engaging way that it truly brought the area to life. New Orleans has an incredible amount of history, and when it’s told by the right person—aka Kelsey, someone who is knowledgeable, passionate, and captivating—you find yourself completely intrigued, hanging on every word, and genuinely eager to learn more.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you Lizbeth!! That's a beautiful description of what makes Kelsey so popular with our guests. You may not be surprised to learn that not only does she guide our Garden District tour, she also led the push to add that one to our roster and helped write and develop it. It's one of her favorite parts of the whole city and we're glad that really came through for you. We truly appreciate this awesome review and hope you'll come back for one of our other tours someday!
Yolanda_P, Oct 2025
Beautiful homes and neighborhood. The architecture on the homes is amazing. The stories behind the homes is intriguing.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hello Yolanda! Thank you for the 5-stars! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our newest tour with Kelsey! The architecture is truly stunning and we love that you found the stories intriguing! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
robin_s, Oct 2025
Small group tour with plenty of time to ask specific questions on aspects of area and people within it.
The tour guide was through in descriptions and provided intriguing information.
Loved every minute of it and could have walked the whole area to hear more!
Especially loved hearing about the symbolism of certain things. Don’t want to give it away!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Robin! thank you for the 5-stars! we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed our newest tour offering! Thank you for not giving it away! lol We love that you enjoyed having Kelsey as your tour guide! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
Kayce_T, Oct 2025
Great historical tour with a fun twist! Kelsey, our guide was very knowledgeable and knew so many historical facts and fun stories!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Hi Kayce! Thank you so much for the 5-star review about our newest tour offering and your time with Kelsey! We love that you enjoyed our version of a garden district tour! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
Matthew_C, Jul 2025
Kelcie (I hope i spelled that right) was an excellent and awesome tour guide. She knew exactly what she was talking about and answered any and all questions my daughters and I had. She had a very enthusiastic personality and sincerely enjoyed sharing her knowledge with the group. She shared all kinds of knowledge about Anne Rice and even threw in some unrelated stories about other houses. 10/110 would recommend.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hi Matthew! Thank you for the 5-stars on our newest tour addition!! Kelsey (no worries, she's just glad you enjoyed the tour!) is definitely one of our top tour guides and she had a huge hand in developing this tour so we LOVE hearing that you found her enthusiastic and knowledgeable! We sincerely appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
Jessica_C, Jun 2025
Super informative and interesting. A mix of the area's history, some architecture, a bit about the greenery, and tons of fun tidbits about pop culture references.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you Jessica! Our Garden District tour was designed with exactly those things in mind and we're thrilled you enjoyed it. We hope you choose Hottest Hell again in the future!
Michael_G, Mar 2025
Kelsey our tour guide was very knowledgeable and focused the tour around our interests in Anne Rice.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much Michael for this five star review of our newest tour! We are so delighted you had Kelsey as your guide on our Garden District Tour. Kelsey actually helped write and develop this tour to meet the interests of guests like yourself who want to know about Anne Rice’s time in New Orleans, how she drew on those experiences in her writings, and how magical the Garden District truly is. Thank you for walking the Garden District with us. Hopefully you can come back and Walk the Devil’s Empire or the Dim Corners with us some time soon.
Mark_T, Feb 2025
It was very informative and focused on Anne Rice, but also gave us a great look at the Garden District homes and architecture. Our guide Kelsey was fantastic!
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you Mark!! Kelsey is as big of a Anne Rice fan as anyone and she put a lot of work in to developing this tour for others who wanted to all of the fascinating true history related to her hidden in the Garden District. Thanks for taking the time to share this with everyone, and please check out our other tours too whenever you have the chance!
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