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Experience New Orleans’s Most Haunted Ghost Tour

Are you ready for US Ghost Adventures’ New Orleans Ghost Tour? Join us for a ghost tour of New Orleans’ most bone-chilling haunted locations and learn why New Orleans is the most haunted city in America

We’ll take you to famous haunts Like the LaLaurie mansion, and terrifying stories of voodoo and pirates. Embark on an experience you’ll take with you to the grave…if you dare.

Ghost Tour Meeting Location : 615 Pere Antoine Alley, in front of the steps of the St. Louis Cathedral

Tour Duration : 1hr, 1 mile walking

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French Quarter Ghosts and Ghouls of New Orleans

Discover the spirits of New Orleans, born out of pestilence and ruin, on a chilling ghost tour through the haunted streets of the French Quarter.

Blood and Magic: Voodoo and Vampire True Crime Tour

Experience the mystique that exemplifies a huge part of New Orleans culture through the eyes of Voodoo and the French Quarter's best kept secrets.

New Orleans Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

Enjoy some liquid courage while hearing ghastly tales about the most historic haunts and revered watering holes the infamous Crescent City has to offer.

Big Easy Bayou Bites French Quarter Food Tour

Take a bite out the French Quarter, the long standing culinary and cultural capital of the United States, and taste what makes New Orleans so unique.

Frenchman Street Music and Murals Bayou Bar Crawl

Let the good times roll on world-famous Frenchmen Street. An experience of the best murals, music, and merry-making drinks provided by the Big Easy.

Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous

Stroll through the Garden District, home to the largest collection of antebellum homes in the South, and learn about the darker side of the city's elite.

Visit the Haunted LaLaurie Mansion and More on The New Orleans Ghost Tour

Witches, Voodoo queens, and vampires run parallel to the world-renowned celebrations and party-loving tourists that flood the city year after year. New Orleans holds a special place in the United States yet acts as a world all its own. There is no shortage of oddities in The Big Easy, each offering a unique reason for the myriad of visitors that make the journey.

New Orleans’ primary claim to fame is the nonstop party that is Mardi Gras, as well as its unrivaled Jazz music, exquisite Creole cuisine, and eccentric attractions. But its party atmosphere can’t mask its dark roots that feed evil into the city’s deadly underbelly.

Mansions with tortured souls as inhabitants, Squares that served as execution sites, voodoo used for spells and possession, and cemeteries filled with the spirits of NOLA’s demented past have created a city unlike any other—a city where the dead dance with the living and black magic is in the air.

The Otherworldly Side of New Orleans

From Civil War soldiers to tortured slaves, Great Fires, and even murdered mafia hitmen, the ghosts of New Orleans are as varied as the city itself. Stand in the very streets where Madame Laveau, a Louisiana Creole VooDoo practitioner and “Queen of Voodoo, gained notoriety for her spells and undeniable abilities. Today, her gravesite remains a shrine and place where people continue to request her magic be done.

Visit sites that were tragically affected by the Great Fires, including The Andrew Jackson Hotel. Located on the grounds where The Great Fire of 1794 claimed a boarding school and the lives of five boys, the hotel is known for its eerie activity and spooky haunts. And each location only gets creepier and darker from there.

Visit NOLA’s Most Haunted Locations, Including:

The lalaurie mansion.

Madame Marie Delphine McCarty was born into a wealthy family, and along with her third husband, Frenchman M. LaLaurie, became the toast of the town. During one of their extravagant parties, a fire broke out, exposing the couple’s darkest, most horrid secret: the captivity and treatment of her slaves. Today, it’s known as one of the most haunted homes in New Orleans and quite possibly the nation.

Old Ursuline Convent

The Old Ursuline Convent is one of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley, once housing the French order of Ursuline nuns and orphan girls from French convents. Sent to the new world as potential suitors for French men making their fortunes in French Louisiana’s colonies, it’s believed the girls brought European vampires with them upon their arrival.

Jackson Square

Named after then-General Andrew Jackson, Jackson Square once served two purposes for the city: ceremonies and parades and public executions. The unnerving sounds of screams from the condemned can still be heard in the square, and some have reported even seeing the former slave turned executioner, Louis Congo himself.

Haunted New Orleans: Voodoo, Vampires, Murder, and Mystery

The mystique of NOLA is amplified by strange, unexplained, and fantastic hauntings that have made the city one of the most haunted in America. New Orleans Ghosts takes you on a journey to answer the who, what, how, and why behind the city’s notorious history of tragedy, mystery, and death.

The Shaping of a Spectral City

From its inception, New Orleans has been the site of some unbelievable and horrific events. This perfect melting pot of occurrences has created terrifying activity that continues to both intrigues and baffles all those who visit The Big Easy.

1817-1905: Yellow Fever Ravages the City

The 1800s and early 1900s were a trying time for New Orleans. The Yellow Fever outbreak claimed the lives of thousands in unimaginable fashion, with symptoms ranging from fever and chills to the hemorrhaging of blood from various bodily orifices. Bodies piled up, so much so that the city established a designated area for them to keep them away from the rest of the population, but to no avail.

Patients were often taken to the Pharmacy Museum in the hopes that they would be cured. Instead, most were experimented on and ended up in worse shape than when they arrived. Today, the Pharmacy Museum is said to be one of the most haunted buildings in New Orleans, overtaken by the spirits of that dismal time.

The Great Fires of 1788 and 1794

Before Yellow Fever threatened to wipe out the people of NOLA, two Great Fires ripped through the area, nearly burning the entire city to the ground. In 1788, a fire sparked in the home of the Treasurer and Paymaster of the Spanish Army, destroying more than 850 structures and killing thousands. The fire of 1794 was minimal compared to its predecessor though it still claimed over 200 more structures.

The buildings were all reconstructed, but they weren’t the only casualties of the Fires that were resurrected. The victims of these destructive fires can be seen and felt all over the city. Some are more prominent in particular areas, such as Muriel’s Jackson Square, which was rebuilt only to experience another horrific tragedy.

Voodoo Makes Its Way to The Big Easy

This misunderstood practice is one that New Orleans is well-known for. Brought to New Orleans in the 1700s by slaves, it was Madame Marie Laveau, who would go on to become the “Queen of Voodoo” for her success in the practice in the 1800s.

Though historians debate her actual abilities, it hasn’t stopped her reputation from continuing to draw crowds from all over the globe. Her prominence and promotion of the practice have influenced various forms of entertainment, with American Horror Story: Coven being one of the most known in pop culture.

Experience the Otherworldly Side of New Orleans

Whether you’re visiting for Mardi Gras or looking to take in the best Jazz music in the nation, you can’t leave NOLA without experiencing the side of the city that gives it its haunted reputation. You don’t have to believe in ghosts to take a New Orleans Ghosts tour – you just need to be prepared.

Famous Haunted Faces of New Orleans

The most well-known of the spirits of NOLA is that of Madame Laveau, who is still sought-after even in the afterlife. Her spirit is said to be seen at her Voodoo shop as well as her gravesite, still powerful enough to grant wishes.

The Beauregard-Keyes House is named after the occupants who inhabited it while living and continue to inhabit it in death. Though they occupied the home nearly 100 years apart, it’s said that Francis Parkinson Keyes befriended the ghost of General Beauregard, choosing to join him in the home following her passing. And both of whom are still seen to this day.

We encourage you to use the EMF detectors available during your tour, as they’ll give you an idea of New Orleans’s most active areas. Even if you consider yourself a non-believer, we ask that you keep an open mind and get ready to get a history lesson of New Orleans you won’t experience anywhere else.

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With so many tours and activities to choose from Nola Ghosts, how do you choose which ones to book?

You are a fan of the otherworldly

We endeavor to delight all guests with fantastic stories of the ghosts in the very places that they haunt. Sometimes groups will encounter unexplained activity while on tour. You might be one of these lucky people.

New Orleans has several official and unofficial religions. With a rich and splendid past, there are many kinds of ghosts and hauntings here, layered on top of a rich and exotic VooDoo culture, and if you add in the tales of Vampires, The Crescent City quickly rises to the top of any supernatural enthusiasts list of hotspots.

You want a crash course in the history of this magnificent town

Every tale comes from a different era in the colorful history of New Orleans; we paint a vivid picture of the lives and loves of the ghosts we visit. Like the French Creole master and his Octoroon mistress whom he loved but did not leave his wife for.

Hear her tale of a cruel and heartless death as she waited naked and freezing on the roof of their cottage just to prove her love for him while he played cards in the warm indoors below. His lovelorn ghost roams the roofs of the French Quarter seeking out the love he put to death.

We recount will many other stories of death and terror on the streets of NOLA and the touching, personal stories that led to such tragic, untimely deaths that mean their spirits cannot pass on peacefully.

You want something that works for everyone, regardless of age

We may be historically accurate and unnaturally scary, but we’re also appropriate for all ages. No matter who you are or why you’re in New Orleans, we’ll make sure you have a great time on your ghost tours. Fully accessible and open to all ages.

Couples are especially welcome. A ghost tour makes a great date, and have seen many romances blossom while listening to terrifying stories on the streets of the Crescent City.

You have a short stay in New Orleans

We can help you get the most out of your short stay here in the Crescent City. As well as an entertaining spell of time with your professional and experienced tour guides, you get to see some of the prime sights and sounds of the New Orleans French Quarter.

Such will be the power of the stories. We promise that you will have no trouble recounting the history and the horror of the sites you saw. They say a story is ten times more memorable than a fact, and boy! do we have some stories for you?

You don’t believe in ghosts

Not everyone has the capacity to experience the supernatural. Children, animals, and a few others can feel the energies of the dead. If you are not among them, don’t worry; this tour will give you plenty to scoff at. But hear the stories; every ghost tale contains a moral, a lesson, or some wisdom from the past.

You will hear about the verifiable history of New Orleans and its layered and gruesome past. We promise to commit to accuracy in the historical presentations and only the most well-reported and confirmed ghost stories.

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The Macabre Legend of New Orleans’ Sultan’s Palace From spooky cemeteries to Cajun cuisine, New Orleans hosts its own unique personality of food, music, and culture. If you are lucky enough to find yourself traveling to the Big Easy, you might be over-whelmed by all that New Orleans has to

Happy Hour Hauntings: The Best Bars in New Orleans

It’s always Happy Hour in the French Quarter! Join us for a 2-hour tour and exploresome of the Big Easy’s spookiest bars. We’ll show you where to have a drink on Bourbon Street and the best off-the-beaten-path pubs.

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You haven’t been to New Orleans if you miss out on these cocktails From the time of Epiphany through Fat Tuesday, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras. The French Quarter transforms into an unparalleled street party, packed with people indulging in all that New Orleans has to offer: from local Cajun cuisine, jazz bars, to of course the world-famous beignets and chicory coffee at Cafe du Monde. And while the most popular drink in New Orleans might come in towering plastic cups, some of the most famous cocktails in the world were born in The Big Easy. But which of the most famous New Orleans cocktails are the most important to try? New Orleans is hailed as the “cradle of civilized drinking.” To miss the cocktails of New Orleans is to miss some of the finest the city culture has to offer. We’re counting down the top 3 cocktails to try when you

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New Orleans is one of the most historically rich destinations in America. Here, in this Southern cultural center, legends were created. You’ll discover with Nightly Spirits that certain things struggle to stay in the past. Are you prepared to investigate the myths surrounding this city? Do you enjoy scary history? Then Nightly Spirits New Orleans Ghost Tour is the perfect place for you! Learn about New Orleans’ past, forgotten secrets, and rich cultural heritage. Our most popular tour combines a ghost walk with a pub crawl, so you can enjoy some delicious drinks while learning about the city’s spookiest tales. Along the way, our guides, who are professional storytellers, will take you to some of the most haunted spots in town.

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Often referred to as the most haunted city in America, New Orleans is filled with stories of ghosts, Voodoo, magic, pirates, vampires and more. There's no better way to learn about the city's haunted history than on a guided ghost tour, where local experts share their insider knowledge. U.S. News compiled this list of the top New Orleans ghost tours, considering traveler sentiment and expert opinion.

Ghost City Tours – The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour

Price: Adults from $25; kids from $10 Duration: 1.5 hours

During Ghost City Tours' Ghosts of New Orleans Tour, guides lead visitors on a walk to some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, including restaurants, hotels and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion. Despite its recounting of the city's gruesome crimes and murders, the tour is considered kid-friendly. And according to reviewers, the experience is both informative and entertaining for all ages.

Tours are offered nightly at 8 p.m.; additional tours at 4 and 6 p.m. may be available as well (offerings vary by day). Other experiences from this tour outfitter include adults-only tours like a haunted pub crawl and a Killers and Thrillers tour, which focuses on the city's most notorious crimes and murders.

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French Quarter Phantoms – Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $22; kids from $5 Duration: 2 hours

Tourists enjoy a double dose of spooky tales regarding local hauntings and vampire lore on this tour with French Quarter Phantoms. Tours are led by licensed guides who revel in talking about disease, disaster, sinister spirits and murder in the city. That said, guides promise the thrills are mixed in with lots of laughs. According to visitors, the guides are excellent, funny and entertaining. What's more, reviewers describe the walking tour as family-friendly.

Tours are offered nightly at 6 and 8 p.m. French Quarter Phantoms runs other tours in New Orleans , including outings to Tremé and the Garden District, among other neighborhoods.

Witches Brew Tours – 3 in 1 French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour

Price: Adults from $33; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

If you're on the hunt for a tour that covers the history of the French Quarter, the city's unique above-ground cemeteries and its relationship to Voodoo, reviewers say you can't go wrong with this tour. Along the excursion, your guide will discuss New Orleans customs, traditions, architecture and superstitions, and take you to visit a cemetery, where you'll learn about the city's unique interment process. You'll also hear about the history of Voodoo and visit Congo Square, located in Louis Armstrong Park.

The tour is offered daily at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. The tour is capped at 28 people, and reservations are required. For even more spine-chilling tales, consider the company's 4 in 1 tour, which includes stories of vampires in the Crescent City.

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Royal Carriages – New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour

Price: Adults from $60; kids from $40 Duration: 1 hour

Climb aboard a mule-drawn carriage to clip-clop through the streets of the French Quarter on the New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour. Tourgoers will learn about haunted hotels, Voodoo history, vampires and more as they ride slowly through the quarter. Reviewers appreciate the knowledgeable guides and the relaxed pace of this small group tour, which is capped at eight passengers.

Tours are offered seven days a week at multiple times between 3 and 10:30 p.m. Royal Carriages also offers a daytime history tour of the French Quarter and Marigny neighborhoods, as well as private carriage rides.

Haunted History Tours – French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour

Price: Adults from $30; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

The French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour visits sites of documented hauntings found in police records, city archives and the company's own paranormal investigations. Along the way, guides share entertaining tales of the French Quarter's most famous residents. Reviewers praise the guides for their storytelling abilities. They also appreciate the emphasis on history throughout the tour.

Tours are offered daily at 3, 6 and 8 p.m. Ghost tours of the Garden District, haunted pub crawls and cemetery tours are also available.

Free Tours By Foot – New Orleans Voodoo Tour

Price: Free Duration: 1.5 hours

On the New Orleans Voodoo Tour, participants will learn about this mysterious and often misunderstood religion, which is still practiced today. Guides will talk about the history, culture and beliefs of both past and current practitioners, including the famous Voodoo queen Marie Laveau. Highlights include visits to Congo Square, the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum and modern Voodoo shrines, among others. Visitors praise the excellent and informative guides.

Tours are offered at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday through Monday. Though tourgoers can name their own price, reservations are required. Free Tours By Foot offers a variety of walking tours with ghost, cemetery and food themes.

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New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours – Haunted Pub Crawl

Price: From $32 Duration: 2 hours

Led by New Orleans historians, the Haunted Pub Crawl aims to teach visitors the historical origins of the city's most legendary ghost stories. Tourgoers visit locations investigated by real ghost hunters (as seen on popular TV shows), all with a drink in hand. According to reviewers, this is the perfect way to explore New Orleans thanks to the insightful, humorous guides. Highlights include the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and tales of the French Quarter's haunted past.

Tours meet nightly at 5 and 7:30 p.m. Participants must be at least 21 years old to join the tour. The company also offers tours that visit the city's most famous cemeteries, as well as Voodoo and vampire tours.

New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours – Ghost Tour

Price: Adults from $28; kids from $17 Duration: 2 hours

When you wander through the French Quarter with New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours, guides promise to thrill and chill you with tales of haunted buildings, events, legends and true crimes dating back to the Civil War. You'll learn about hauntings at the Andrew Jackson Hotel, the Ursuline Convent and Muriel's Jackson Square, as well as the yellow fever epidemic and Marie Laveau. You'll even hear about the city's present-day paranormal activity. According to visitors, the experience is informative and lots of fun, thanks to the engaging tour guides.

Tours run daily at 5:30 and 8 p.m. For a break from the ghost stories, consider the company's Garden District tour.

New Orleans Secrets – Mysteries of Voodoo Tour

Price: From $39 Duration: 2 hours

On the Mysteries of Voodoo Tour, guides promise to tell you the true history, culture and beliefs of Voodoo and dispel the myths surrounding it. Guides are either Voodoo practitioners or have spent years studying the religion academically, and they'll cover topics related to Voodoo queen Marie Laveau, slavery, spells, dolls, potions and much more. The tour is limited to nine people, so you can ask all the questions you like – an aspect visitors appreciate. In addition, you'll have the chance to see more than a dozen real Voodoo shrines and altars at several locations throughout the French Quarter.

Tours are generally offered Wednesday through Sunday at 1 or 3 p.m., depending on the day. The company also operates several food and history tours.

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Gray Line – Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $27; kids from $15 Duration: 2 hours

Explore the French Quarter's most haunted buildings, streets and alleys on this evening walking tour. Between stops, your guide will regale you with stories of local legend and paranormal sightings. Reviewers recommend this tour, praising the informative, personable guides. Travelers also appreciate that guides weave in a fair amount of interesting New Orleans history throughout the tour.

Tours depart nightly at 7 p.m. from the Gray Line ticket office in the French Quarter. The excursion is not recommended for kids younger than 10. Hoping to explore beyond the French Quarter? Gray Line operates a variety of day trips to nearby swamps and plantations .

Unique NOLA Tours – Lewd Spirits Tour

Price: From $37 Duration: 2 hours

Hear risqué tales of adultery, murder and mayhem on this tour of the French Quarter, which stops at three bars, including a former brothel. Reviewers applaud the knowledgeable guides for their humor and storytelling abilities. Travelers also enjoy the bars visited.

Tours, which are restricted to adults 21 and older, depart nightly at 5 and 8 p.m. Note that drinks are not included in the ticket price. If you're traveling with kids and looking for an activity the whole family can enjoy, the company also offers a kid-friendly ghost tour, among other options.

Hottest Hell Tours – Walking the Devil's Empire Tour

Many reviewers called this tour the highlight of their New Orleans trip thanks to the excellent guides, who travelers describe as "master storytellers." Along the stroll, you'll hear stories of true crime, Voodoo, vampires and ghosts, passing landmarks like Congo Square, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop and the St. Germain House, one of the city's most photographed homes that was allegedly once home to a vampire. You can also upgrade to "Hell Vision" – a handheld projector that you can use to see historical documents, photos and more while on tour.

Tours depart nightly at 5 and 8 p.m. This is an adults-only experience; children are not allowed. Hottest Hell Tours also operates walking tours of the city's former red-light district (Storyville) and a Voodoo tour, among other options.

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The New Orleans True Crime tour isn’t just another murder and ghost tour. This is actual documented real murders, missing people, conspiracies, and unsolved mysteries taken from newspaper articles, police archives, and court documents.

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Vampire Tours in New Orleans

Enter the world of the undead as our licensed guides take you on an unforgettable journey into the darkest ends of the French Quarter.

New Orleans Voodoo Tour

Our famous Voodoo History Tour explores the mysterious world of voodoo in New Orleans. This is an educational, historical walking tour.

Haunted History Tours takes you through New Orleans’ freaky past, from voodoo to ghosts, all with an offbeat, theatrical presentation that makes it fun. Come join us and prepare yourself for a historically spooky adventure!

New Orleans Premier Ghost & Cemetery Tours

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The New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Vodou, and Vampire Tour

On this tour you will learn that truth can be stranger than fiction. Learn all about hauntings, spirits, and well-documented paranormal activity over New Orleans 300+ years.

The Witchpack: Tour Combo Pack

Can’t decide which tour to take? Take two! For only $50 per person, you will get admission to both the New Orleans Vodou & French Quarter Cultural Experience and the New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Vodou, & Vampire Tour.

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We specialize in cemetery, haunted, and historical tours featuring ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and other paranormal history, offering the best-haunted tours of New Orleans. We highly recommend taking multiple tours for the full New Orleans experience!

Eras of New Orleans: A History Lovers Walking Tour

Prepare to be transported through time and find out what life was like during different eras of New Orleans history. History lovers unite for this truly unique experience!

Drunk Spirits: New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

As you imbibe spirits at some of our city’s most famous bars, our uniquely qualified and experienced tour guides will unearth for you what only the locals know but dare not speak.

New Orleans Vodou & French Quarter Cultural Experience

On this magical walk through the French Quarter, your guide will tell you the tales of the dead outside of St. Louis Cemetery #1, weave the story of our Voodoo Queen near her original home, and explore the famous Jackson Square in all its incredible history! 

VIP Small Group Tour

If you enjoy having a more exclusive tour with your friends, we have an offer for you. It’s called the VIP Small Group Ghost Tour. It is the same as the 4-in-1 tour, but the group size is limited to 15 people versus the normal tour of 28 people.

Adults Only Haunted Ghost Tour (21+ONLY)

Join us for a journey through the enigma of New Orleans and all of its darkness. Hear stories of the paranormal and how our ghosts came to haunt our streets on this 21+-only tour.

New Orleans Cemetery Experience: Secrets, Death, and Exploration

Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed historical cemeteries with a masterful storyteller.

Haunted Plantation

Destrehan Plantation serves as the backdrop for exploring the stories of people such as enslaved Africans, free creoles of color, Acadians and native Americans who shaped the unique landscape and cultural “gumbo” of Louisiana during it’s first 100 years.

Why take a Witches Brew Tour?

We specialize in cemetery, haunted, and historical tours featuring ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and other paranormal history , offering the best haunted tours of New Orleans . Hear chilling stories told by our 5-star tour guides of horror and of the history of the ghosts that linger here , exploring haunted attractions and more . You will be entertained with vampire lore and legend, listen to the truth about voodoo and hear the incredible story of our Voodoo Queen , and be spooked by spirits on our ghost haunting tours . Choose if you must, but we highly recommend taking multiple tours for the full New Orleans experience!  

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New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour

New Orleans is a city with a dark and sometimes sinister history. With Royal Carriages History & Haunts Carriage Tour, you'll discover a few of the reported hauntings, as well as the legends behind them!

A Haunted History Tour of New Orleans

 FEEL THE FRIGHT OF THE NIGHT WITH NEW ORLEANS' BEST HAUNTED TOUR

Why is the French Quarter is considered to be one of the most haunted neighborhoods in America? For over 300 years New Orleans has been filled with disasters, tragedies, supernatural occurrences, and played host to more than one vampire.

Stories of ghosts, powerful voodoo practitioners, and true crimes   . With so much paranormal activity happening in our city, the best way to tour these haunted locations is by a carriage ride.

Royal Carriages is the oldest and best New Orleans tour company in New Orleans. The History & Haunts Tour is the  best Haunted tour in New Orleans. With a local guide, you'll stroll around the streets of the French Quarter hearing true historical stories that give life to spirits in the city. 

A carriage tour during the day or night, what a wonderfully spooky way to see the town, learn a bit of history, and experience a one-of-a-kind adventure! If you are looking for the  best haunted tour in New Orleans , make sure make a reservation with  Royal Carriages. 

Royal Carriages was awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award by Louisiana Travel Association. 

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HIGHLIGHT OF MY TRIP TO NEW ORLEANS "Anyone coming to New Orleans needs to do the History and Haunts Carriage Tour. I thought I knew a lot about New Orleans, but I learned so much about details they don't print in the history books. I'm glad we ended up doing this tour on our first night because throughout our trip the stories came flooding back. Do this tour. Do it first. Then do another. Thank you, Royal Carriages! We will never forget you, and we'll definitely be back!"  

-TripAdvisor Member, Jennifer J

FUN RIDE, VERY SCARY GHOST STORIES "We took the ghost story carriage ride and our driver was great! She made New Orleans and its ghostly history come to life."

-TripAdvisor Member, sladd1955 of Glasgow, Kentucky

WELL WORTH THE MONEY "Had a great tour around the quarter, passing various historical ghostly places, with lots of good stories by our driver. He was great, very informative and congenial, with a great sense of humor. Highly recommend Royal Carriages for any tour that they do."

- TripAdvisor Member, Janice G

DIFFERENT THAN YOUR AVERAGE TOUR "We went on a ghost tour on mule and buggy with chicory the amazing mule. The tour guide was really friendly and helpful, lots of awesome history and stories of the horrors and ghosts in the French Quarter!"

- TripAdvisor Member, N. Hillman of Isla Mujeres, Mexico

GREAT STORY TELLING "We booked this in advance a nightly carriage ride with ghost stories of the French Quarter...very good horse which is called Pearl and she is white and the story teller James great way to relax along the streets hearing the dark tales especially the woman who had her slaves chained at all times even when there was a fire!!!....excellent night cannot recommend this enough after a hard day's walking great way to chill in the evening. Bravo!!!!"

                                                                                                                                                     - TripAdvisor Member, poko55 of New Castle, NY                                           

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• This is a 1-hour group carriage tour travels at a leisurely pace and with small groups exceeding no more than 8 passengers per carriage. 
• This carriage tour travels throughout the historic French Quarter.
• This tour departs from 700 Decatur Street, in front of Jackson Square. All tour participants must check in with the Royal Carriages Manager which will place you on the correct carriage for the tour. 

Photography is encouraged. We cannot guarantee that you will see a ghost (no one can guarantee that) but past tour participants have taken photos that we believe evidence of ghosts or spirits that appear in the form of unexplainable shadows, orbs, or mist. 

• Due to the popular nature of this specific tour, tickets are required to guarantee your seat on the carriage. We are usually unable to accommodate those guests who arrive without pre-purchased tickets. 
• Tickets and instructions are emailed immediately after purchase. Having printed tickets is not necessary.

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French quarter and more tour.

This fully narrated, hour long tour travels the centuries old French Quarter and the Faubourg Marigny; both neighborhoods as rich in history as they are in character. See Creole architecture up close, and feel the past come alive!

1 hour tour - $60 per person (13 & up) $40 per person kids (5-12) Children 4 and under free (1 per paid adult)

Private Carriage Tour

Let our expert guides tailor a tour just for you! This unique one hour carriage experience travels through the French Quarter and beyond. These more intimate carriages seat 1-4 people per party.

1/2 Hour Tour is $150 1 Hour Tour is $300

Mules in the Marigny Walking Tour

Stable and neighborhood walking tour.

Explore the home of our Mules and stroll through one of the oldest neighborhoods in New Orleans.

2 hour tour - $35 per person (13 & up) $25 per person kids (5-12) Children 4 and under free (1 per paid adult)

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We had the pleasure of riding with Charlotte and of course Moon. Charlotte was informative, funny and capable of leading a mule and entertaining her guest. The rich history of New Orleans is fascinating, to begin with, but she added such great stories. I would definitely do it again. Thank you!

TripAdvisor Member: Ruby Jo of Seattle, Washington, USA

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"This tour drips authenticity… This is a tour for the true believer in the world of specters and the power they can wield.​"

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Join us for the #1 haunted tour in new orleans.

Disease, disaster, sinister spirits, and murder most foul: French Quarter Phantoms’ New Orle ans Ghost tour and Vampire Tour combo is spooky fun! Join us on our walking tour for histo rically accurate tales of local hauntings and vampire lore. Hear the real story of Madame LaLaurie and the LaLaurie Mansion . Your Ghost and Vampire walking tours are guided by Master Storytellers who are fully licensed by the City of New Orleans. It’s the French Quarter you want to know, as only we can show it to you! Tours begin at 6 pm and 8 pm Nightly.

French Quarter Phantoms Ghost and Vampire combo tour are about one hour and forty-five minutes in length with a walking distance of just under one mile.

Walk with us while we share the dark side of New Orleans’ history! Buy one get one Free Hurricanes for our Adult guests the hour prior to each tour. Grab your beverage of choice and bring it along with you (as long as it's in plastic please - no glass allowed) It's fun - historically accurate ghost and vampire tales with a lot of good laughs and scary enough to give you the chills!

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DETAILS FOR THE HISTORIC NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER HAUNTED TOUR

New Orleans is a city with a magical feel, and the character and traditions of the historic French Quarter make walking tours a popular and affordable way for visitors to enjoy the city . French Quarter Phantoms’ Master Storytellers have been described as “the strangest bunch of real historians you’ll ever have the pleasure of spending time with!” What is important to you is important to us: quality content and reliable, educated, FUN guides with a passion for making sure our guests have a great experience. Our tours  are highly recommended by members of the New Orleans Concierge Association ; our Ghost and Vampire tour was voted New Orleans’ #1 Haunted Tour 8 years in a row. It has been awarded the Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence, TripAdvisor Hall of Fame, People Love Us On Yelp Badge, and Top Rated on Viator. French Quarter Phantoms are also the Discovery Channel's Official Best of Louisiana.

French Quarter Phantoms Ghost tour & Vampire tour combo is our signature tour. Haunted by phantoms and the hovering mysteries of past tragedies, the French Quarter is a place where the spirits often find the coffin too confining. Master Storytellers guide groups through darkened streets for a historically accurate fun-filled tour full of New Orleans ghost stories and tales of Vampires. We’ll thrill guests with a lot of good laughs and a chill up their spine, BUT nobody jumps out to pinch them!

This is our most popular tour, reserve your tickets now! The #1 Haunted New Orleans Walking Tour.

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Adult participants aged 21 years and older will have the chance to purchase one Hurricane drink and receive another one for free, served in a complimentary souvenir cup, prior to the tour.

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   WHEN :  6:00PM and 8:00PM nightly.  

 LENGTH:  1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours depending on how many questions our guests ask. There is a 10 minute "comfort break" at the halfway point.   

 STARTS FROM:  The Voodoo Lounge, 718 North Rampart Street (On the corner of Orleans Street and Rampart Street)   

 ENDS AT:  Near Jackson Square

 DISTANCE:  Under 1 mile

 INTERNET SPECIAL: $22

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French Quarter Phantoms was featured in Ep 552 of “ Last Podcast on the Left .” Enjoy this episode that goes into great detail about the infamous haunted Madame LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans and check out their other episodes. For more information about our New Orleans Ghost Tours , contact us today!

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Not Just Your Ordinary Cheap Thrill!

Fun French Quarter Walking tours led by Master Storytellers. Choose from our Ghost & Vampire walking tour, Garden District walking tour, Tour Tremé or Saints and Sinners: a Dirty little French Quarter History tour. Who knew history could be so much fun? All tours are about one hour forty-five minutes, walking distance is just under one mile. Bring your camera (and your friends), wear comfortable shoes, and be prepared to have fun! Established in 2006. Locally owned and operated. We love entertaining you and it shows. Join us for the best walking tours New Orleans has to offer. Book online for $22 per person and you receive a discount of $3 per ticket! (Regularly $25 per person).

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NOLA Ghost Riders is a unique tour company which offers a broad range of experiences to New Orleans visitors seeking to add an informative and thrilling feature to their vacation itinerary.  Our tours are tailor made to highlight New Orleans’ paranormal nature and unique past. Be it the historic French quarter or one of our massive ‘Cities of the Dead’, the  expert tour guides will take you on a journey you’ll never forget.  Check out the ‘Tours’ page of this website for a full list of options. And make sure to make your reservations in advance because our tours  fill up daily. 

Our team is made up of experienced and knowledgeable tour guides who are passionate about sharing their love for travel and adventure. We believe that our customers deserve the best experience possible, and that's why we only hire the best talent. Get to know us better and join us on your journey!

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New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it's America's most haunted city.

The city’s reputation for its connection to the supernatural has led authors like Anne Rice (“Interview with the Vampire”) to set their stories here.  

Some episodes of the hit series “True Blood” take place in New Orleans and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic “Live and Let Die” weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot.

When you are in New Orleans, you can do more than read a book or see a movie to experience the macabre. You can take a tour and get up close and personal!

New Orleans offers a variety of tours focusing on Louisiana's haunted past.

These tours take you to some pretty spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city's dark history.

If you’re looking for a fully guided ghost tour, our pay-what-you-like  ghost tour is a great choice.

This walking tour visits many legendary locations such as Pirates Alley and The Hotel Monteleone.

You’ll hear tales of the chilling history of this haunted city.

We’re proud to say that Free Tours by Foot has a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor .

Reviewers consistently state that our tour guides are quite entertaining as well as very knowledgeable.

USA Today included us in their "10 Best Ghost Tours" in New Orleans writing that "high marks afforded the eerie ghost ramble along French Quarter alleyways and the equally captivating voodoo tour." 

Being that this tour is so affordable, it is an option for you to consider.

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Where:  Meet on the steps at  St. Louis Cathedral . Look for your guide with the Free Tours by Foot logo.

Duration:  Approximately 2 hours. Approximately 1 mile in length.

When:   Daily at 7:30 pm

Cost:  Though our tours work on a pay-what-you-like basis, we must charge a $2.50 ticket for parties of 5 or fewer for our  ghost tours. 

Unfortunately, high demand coupled with high no-show rates has made staffing these tours problematic and has led to increased administrative costs. Refunds will be processed for cancellations of 24 hours or more.

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Christina Hendricks Marries George Bianchini in 'Sexy' Wedding Ceremony in New Orleans (Exclusive)

The actress said "I do" in a Katya Katya gown during a ceremony officiated by Shirley Manson, the lead singer of Garbage

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Christina Hendricks has tied the knot!

The actress, 48, married George Bianchini at the historic Napoleon House in New Orleans on Saturday, April 20. The guest list included Mad Men creator Matt Weiner , Christian Siriano , Mae Whitman and Retta .

Hendricks tells PEOPLE that both she and Bianchini — a camera operator who has worked on numerous films and TV shows — chose the Big Easy for their nuptials as they both have a special connection to the city.

"New Orleans is a place that I always loved to go before I met George, and a place that he always loved to go before he met me. And then when we first started dating or meeting up, because we lived across the country from one another, it was the place in the middle," she explains.

"It just feels like our city together, even though we both loved it individually," she adds.

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As for their venue, they landed on Napoleon House — a French Quarter landmark that was once the residence of New Orleans mayor Nicholas Girod, who famously offered Napoleon Bonaparte refuge during his exile — after falling in love with the restaurant's history and eclectic grandeur.

"It's got this rustic Cuban, Spanish, European textured, high-low feeling to it, which I guess is how we feel about ourselves a little bit — a little high-low," Hendricks says. "It's got the most gorgeous walls with paint peeling off, and then you walk upstairs and there's these grand dining rooms with the beautiful ceilings."

The couple — who began dating in 2020 and got engaged in February 2023 — invited 76 guests, a number Hendricks says felt perfect for her and Bianchini. "It seemed like the right amount for us to be able to embrace and visit with everyone and not feel overwhelmed," she explains, quickly adding: "But it's certainly not a tiny, intimate wedding. No, [we wanted] a celebration — a grand celebration.”

When it came to planning the event, Hendricks took charge — so much so that she joked that Bianchini was "going to be surprised at his own wedding." She let the location guide the details, leaning into the decadent vibe of old New Orleans.

The planning process was a bit challenging, as she was pulling the wedding together from afar while filming the Sky TV series Small Town, Big Story in Ireland. "I really felt like I had to be able to bob and weave in a situation where you're planning a party in a city that you don't live in," she recalls. "I just kept saying to myself, 'At the end of the day, if all of our friends and family together being happy and celebrating… If all else fails, I'll order pizza, and we're going to have a great time.' "

The three-day wedding weekend kicked off with a welcome cocktail party, held at a mini mansion on the Soniat House property, followed by a ghost tour in the French Quarter. The mansion also served as the couple's "home base" throughout the weekend and a place to get ready for the various festivities.

For the wedding itself at Napoleon House, Hendricks says she went "full floral," filling the venue with an abundance of fresh blooms.

"I've always loved flowers. It's something so special to me, and I've never really indulged in just having an event and just letting it be a festival of flora and fauna," she tells PEOPLE.

She worked with New Orleans floral design studio Sharime Kayla to bring her vision to life. "I came [to her] with Pinterest pictures and, 'I like this and I like this and I like this.' And she went, 'Oh, you want Southern Gothic with Dutch masters.' And I went, 'Oh God, that's exactly what I want,' " she recalls.

Hendricks chose a color palette of plum, blush and chocolate shades, which she describes as "gothic, moody and sexy," with lots of Queen Anne's lace. "George and I are both ex-goths, so that speaks to us," she says.

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Hendricks and Bianchini's ceremony was officiated by her close friend Shirley Manson, lead singer of the rock band Garbage. "It was super exciting for us because I really think [Manson] is one of the most extraordinary writers and poets. We just look at her and her marriage to her husband Billy [Bush], and they are couple goals for us," the Good Girls star says.

The couple hand-wrote their vows for each other, which Hendricks says was one of the more "nerve-wracking" items on their wedding to-do list.

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With the nuptials stretching across multiple events, the style-loving actress embraced the opportunity to have a little fun with fashion, telling PEOPLE she had "incredible designers" who created looks for each of the different occasions. Christian Siriano designed her cocktail evening dress, which she describes as “spectacular” and a "red carpet moment that was not on a red carpet."

For the main event, Hendricks wore a custom Katya Katya bridal gown which she says made her cry the first time she tried it on "because it was so beautiful." She paired it with a Claire Pettibone  custom version of her Boho Juliet veil with pale grey silk ribbons and lace flowers.

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Following the ceremony, the newlyweds embraced the classic New Orleans tradition of a second line, leading their guests on a jazzy parade in the street with parasols and umbrellas in hand.

Hendricks and Bianchini then treated their guests to a sit-down, multi-course dinner fittingly featuring Southern New Orleans fare. The menu included steak and shrimp and grits, with muffuletta for a late-night snack. In lieu of a wedding cake, they chose Bananas Foster — Hendricks' favorite dessert — and the restaurant staff flambéed each guest's dish right at their table.

The weekend's festivities capped off with a celebratory brunch on Sunday, April 21.

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For the Emmy Award nominee, it was important for her and Bianchini to officially honor their love with a wedding.

“We're both romantic, and I think it's easy to say when you've been married before and it's been so hard and it didn't work, and you feel like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is very scary. We don't have to do this. We could just love each other and not do this.’ But I think there's something to be said about really making that commitment and saying it out loud with some of your friends and family,” she tells PEOPLE.

“There is a romance to it, there's a celebration about it, and there is also just something that makes you feel different. There’s something that says, ‘You’re not going anywhere and I’m not going anywhere.' "

She says getting married is a rare, special moment in life, and she and Bianchini couldn't be more thrilled. “How many times do you get to bring all your best people a together at once? You're going to remember that forever, and I wanted that for us.”

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