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French Quarter Ghost Tour

Recommended by 92% of travelers
Badge of Excellence
New Orleans, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

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.
  • Find out about the French Quarter’s most haunted places
  • Visit one of New Orleans’ oldest taverns
  • Get tips on the best ways to hunt ghosts
  • A guide leads the way so you don’t get lost

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • Pirate's Alley Cafe
      622 Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

      Look for the sign on the Cathedral fence

    End point

    • MRB Bar & Kitchen
      515 St Philip St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    Operating hours
    .7:30 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    Pirates Alley

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    2

    Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Madame John's Legacy

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    4

    Bourbon Street

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    5

    The Ice House Bar of the Provincial Hotel

    10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Stroller accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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    Reviews

    4.8
    based on 51 reviews
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    The history was very...

    Richard_S, Jul 2025
    The history was very interesting and Doug was very good at expressing the story to make you feel like it was happening now. If you are wanting something to scare you, then go to the places he talks about to get the frightening experience!

    Response from Host, Jul 2025

    Fantastic! Thank you!

    Would recommend

    Dana_G, Mar 2024
    Lots if fun. Informative, glad we scheduled it! Nice walk through French quarter, not rushed. Guide was funny and great with the group Guide was thomas.

    HAIR-RAISING HISTORY!!!

    Willie_D, Aug 2022
    WOW! What an AMAZING tour! Jonathan is a great historian. He was very knowledgeable of the area and it’s history. He clearly painted a picture and then BROUGHT THE STORIES TO LIFE! My family and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would definitely recommend this tour!!!

    Response from Host, Aug 2022

    Thank you so much for the review, and I had a great time with y'all! Please let me know when y'all come back in town!

    Vast Knowledge of NOLA

    Lisa_M, Jun 2020
    Johnathan for an AMAZING job! His vast knowledge of NOLA is incredible! We will be coming back to New Orleans and booking more tours with him. If you are going to be in The French Quarter, book a tour or two or all of them!!!

    Response from Host, Jun 2020

    Hello, and thank you for the review! I was so pleased to have had y'all on tour, and do hope to see you another time!

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