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French Quarter Ghost Tour
5.0
29 Ratings
New Orleans
Explore haunted New Orleans on a French Quarter Ghost Tour. Hear chilling tales and visit spooky sites in America’s most haunted city.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Jackson Square - New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in the United States. Jackson Square, at the heart of the French Quarter, is brimming with ethereal energy and ghostly tales.
- Pirates Alley - As you stroll down this eerie, gas-lit pathway, you’ll feel the darkness that envelops the French Quarter and its macabre history. Uncover the grim and gruesome stories that haunt Pirates Alley, a place infamous for torture and treachery.
- Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre - Hear about the numerous paranormal events that repeatedly occur at this location, including the tale of the tumbling bride.
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum - One of the first pharmacies in North America, where visitors will learn about ancient healing methods that led to deaths and atrocities.
- Andrew Jackson Hotel, a French Quarter Inns hotel - Discover the many hauntings that have taken place at this historic hotel since it opened over 50 years ago.
- Lalaurie Mansion - Perhaps the most famous haunting in New Orleans, this site covers difficult topics related to a truly tragic event in the city’s history.
- Old Ursuline Convent Museum - Explore the legend of the casket girls and the belief that vampires arrived on this continent and settled here to spend their days in slumber. Investigate the mysterious Ursuline Convent, home to countless legends and ghostly sightings. Delve into the dark history of this sacred site and the spirits that linger within its walls.
What's Included
- Expert English speaking tour guides
What's Not Included
- There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
- Bottled water
Additional Information
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.
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 books like “Interview with the Vampire” to beset set here. As 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! This tour take you to spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city’s dark history.
Location
St. Louis Cathedral
Pere Antoine Alley
The tour guide will meet guests on the steps of the front entrance of St Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(29 Ratings)
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Camper205596
Jul 28, 2024
Highly Recommend These Historical Haunts - This tour was great! Loved the historical attention and side notes about architecture. The ghost stories were interesting and told with great information without over embellishing that lead to lack of credibility with so many other tours I’ve done. My two 15 year olds were kept engaged even though it was crazy humid and uncomfortable. Our tour guide was Meri and she was great. Very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Her love for her home town was obvious in her delivery and really added to the overall experience. Would highly recommend to anyone interested in the history behind the hauntings.
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Companion15689914919
Jul 21, 2024
Do It! - I loved this tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and wasn’t pushy at all about asking for a tip.
The tour took a little over an hour probably. We heard about lots of gruesome crimes and some fascinating history. I think the highlight of the tour was seeing the LaLaurie mansion. If you’ve watched American Horror Story Coven, then you should recognize the name of Delphine LaLaurie. We also heard about Marie Laveau but didn’t actually walk by her house.
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Sheilaln314qm
Jul 20, 2024
French Market Ghost Tour - Mary was great! Very knowledgeable and funny! Loved all the stories and good for young ones as well. Enjoyed every minute of the tour!
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Krista
Jul 13, 2024
Fun knowledgeable guide and a great walk - Really fun spooky (not scary) tour. Mary, our guide, was super knowledgeable and a great storyteller. She clearly knew lots about the history and local politics of the Quarter. All the stories had an element of truth, and she did a great job explaining what could be explained and (eek!) what could not. Highly recommend for adults and teens. About a mile easy walk.
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V4629xrnicoler
Jul 8, 2024
A must-do for your NOLA itinerary! - We went on the ghost tour with Meri as our host during our honeymoon! We had such a great time learning more about the French Quarter history and the ghost stories were amazing. She kept us engaged and also laughing with her jokes. We covered a lot on our tour. My husband and I went to Muriel’s for dinner the following night and got to see the seance room. So, I recommend that as a nice follow up to the ghost tour!
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700deepakj
Jul 5, 2024
Ghost Tour was a 10 - We went to all the usual "haunts" on this tour. The stories on this tour were far more in depth than other tours we've taken in New Orleans. The guide had their facts straight, and we really felt that they were conveying spirits that have been seen by the living. We especially liked their interpretation of the Mad Madame Lalauri story.
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200ashokg
Jul 3, 2024
Ghost tour is a MUST - We loved all of the history, light-hearted jokes and authenticity put into the tour. The hour and a half was informative and comprehensive. There was no rush to get through the experience and it felt conversational. We felt like the kids got an education on this tour and stayed engaged. This was our first tour with this company and we would definitely do it again.
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Happiness59193585599
Jul 3, 2024
Great Storytellers - We take tours with Tours By Foot whenever they are in the city we are in. The New Orleans guides were great storytellers, especially the ghost tour! Being a good storyteller can make, or break, these narrative tours. Our guide was amazing. They were able to paint a picture of the ghosts that have resided in the French Quarter of New Orleans for ions. As we walked around we could tell our guide was cut above the rest.
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859lalitam
Jul 3, 2024
Meri was Fabulous - What a fun experience! From the moment we checked in we knew Meri would be an entertaining guide. Our whole group agreed she was the best guide we had while we were in New Orleans. Her interpretation of these age-old New Orleans ghost stories was unique. We have taken ghost tours before. Her's was smoothly run, and she engaged the entire group.
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Laxmanlalg
Jul 3, 2024
Thrilling Ghost Tour - This tour was the best mix of campy, spooky, and historical. We stayed in what they call the "Lower Quarter" so there was not too much walking. The guide put a lot of the hauntings, and ghosts, into historical perspective. We enjoyed the Muriel's story the most. We walked past other tour groups who definitely did not look like their guides were entertaining them as much as ours did us. The booking process with Tours By Foot was simple and easy. I received a text before the tour from our guide as to where they would be and their photo.
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