Dark Side of New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour
Description
New Orleans is famous for its connection to ghosts, spirits, and the supernatural. With centuries of fascinating and sometimes dark history, the city has earned a reputation as one of America's most haunted destinations. Join us for a family-friendly New Orleans ghost tour through the historic French Quarter, where your local guide will share chilling tales of haunted locations, tragic events, mysterious deaths, and the legends that continue to surround the city. Explore the darker side of New Orleans history, from yellow fever epidemics and Civil War tragedies to paranormal encounters and stories that inspired popular culture. This French Quarter ghost tour combines history, storytelling, and local legends for a memorable evening experience. All locations are viewed from the outside, allowing you to experience the atmosphere and history of these fascinating places after dark. Discover the legends and dark history that make New Orleans unforgettable.
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Meet your guide at the steps of the iconic St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, the historic heart of the French Quarter. Begin your journey into New Orleans' darker history as you explore the legends and mysterious stories connected to Père Antoine Alley, one of the French Quarter's oldest passageways.
Discover the ghostly legends surrounding Muriel's Jackson Square, including the story of the spirit said to haunt the restaurant and the famous séance room created to honor its mysterious history. Learn how this historic French Quarter location became connected to New Orleans' paranormal lore.
Explore the mysterious history of the Old Ursuline Convent, one of New Orleans' oldest buildings. Hear the legend of the Casket Girls, the stories surrounding their arrival in New Orleans, and the vampire folklore that has become connected to this historic location. Discover the ghostly tales and mysteries that have surrounded the convent for centuries.
Discover the dark history and ghostly legends surrounding Hotel Provincial, a historic French Quarter property with a tragic past. Hear the chilling stories connected to the bloodshed that once took place on these grounds and the legends of spirits, including ghostly soldiers and mysterious nuns, said to still haunt the location.
Visit one of New Orleans' most infamous historic locations and learn about the tragic and disturbing history of the LaLaurie Mansion. Hear the documented events surrounding Madame Delphine LaLaurie, the cruelty that took place inside the home, and how this story became one of the city's most enduring legends.
Discover the haunted history of the Andrew Jackson Hotel, a historic French Quarter property known for its ghostly legends and mysterious encounters. Hear the stories of paranormal activity connected to this landmark location and learn why it remains one of New Orleans' most intriguing haunted hotels.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(58)
Meri is hilarious AND a great storyteller! There were lots of other guides out with tours that night, and I could hear portions of their narratives. They came in a distant second. Meri is TERRIFIC!
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed Meri’s humor and storytelling — she truly makes the experience unforgettable. We’ll be sure to share your kind words with her. Hope to see you again soon!
Mari was wonderful. Knowledgeable with a good speaking voice. Kept the group interested and being born and raised in the area, knew all the history.
Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Meri. Her deep knowledge, engaging speaking style, and personal connection to the area truly bring the history to life, and we’re glad she kept the group interested throughout the experience. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Had an incredible experience on our haunted French Quarter tour with Lisa! She combined the local haunted history with pop culture references which made the experience super relatable. She was so sweet and knowledgable of the area, answering whatever questions we had with total honesty. That includes questions about food, which she had an additional wealth of knowledge! It's a very cool experience - if you like history, spooky things, and southern charm, this is a good pick!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re delighted to hear you had such an incredible time on our Haunted French Quarter tour with Lisa. She truly loves sharing the city’s spooky history — and her food recommendations are definitely a bonus! We’re so glad you enjoyed the mix of history, hauntings, and Southern charm. Hope to see you again soon for another New Orleans adventure!
Great Haunted Pub Crawl with @exploring_nola from Lafitte's Blacksmith shop all the way to Muriel's. Met King David at the beginning which set the tone but a wonderful night of storytelling and sharing experiences. #freetoursbyfoot First time in forever I have done a tour here but Lisa was fantastic!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the Haunted Pub Crawl — from Lafitte’s to Muriel’s, it’s definitely a route full of stories and spirits! We’re glad King David set the mood and that Lisa made the night so memorable with her storytelling. It means a lot that you chose to join us again after some time, and we hope to see you on another tour soon!
I was a first time visitor of New Orleans and only there for 2 days so wanted to pack in as much as I possible could. I did three Tours by Foot tours. Every city I go to I look for this company. The guides in each city have always been knowledgeable, great presenters, and provided overall wonderful tours. This city was no different! I took two tours with Matthew - the French Quarter and Garden District tour. Both were wonderful, tying in some current knowledge with historical information. Matthew was superb in navigating the weather (it was hot in one tour - because July - and then rained right before the next one). It was smaller groups but Matthew kept the energy up and was quite helpful with other local recommendations. I definitely recommend taking a tour with Matthew! The last tour I took in New Orleans with the Tours by Foot Spooks & Spirits with Lisa. Lisa was amazing! I actually thought of booking the same tour with Lisa the following day just to learn more. Another group ended up canceling and it was just me on this tour “group.” Lisa kept the energy up while ensuring I still got an amazing experience. She is local to the area and provided great insight to all the sites. She really made the city come to life in her story telling!!! I will definitely be seeking out Lisa on my next trip to New Orleans, I’d gladly attend any tour she would be doing, cannot recommend enough taking a tour with Lisa!
Thank you for sharing such a wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed your tours with Matthew and Lisa—both are fantastic guides who bring New Orleans to life. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you on more tours in the future!
Andrew was considerate, polite and very knowledgeable about the French Quarter History. He had wonderful stories and was engaging while telling them. The tour went to interesting locations inspired by the spirits that could be residing there.
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed Andrew’s engaging stories and the fascinating French Quarter stops.
Evian was very knowledgeable and had such a fun spin on the “horror”. We mostly enjoyed the in-depth knowledge and the willingness to answer all of our random questions. Evian is wildly knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and the time flew by quickly! We were very grateful we had such personalized attention and the small size of the group. I know we had a much better experience than the large groups that passed by. Thanks for the flexibility too about the schedule. It was a perfect experience!
So glad you had such a great experience with Evian! Small groups really do make it special—thank you for sharing!
Very disappointed. Did not go to 4 of the places listed on the itinerary that we really want to learn about. Tour guide walk ahead of us and never told us about anything along the, just talked about the few places we stopped at. Said it was a crowded night with other tours around. Ended tour 15 minutes early
My bestie and I were visiting New Orleans. We did a Spooks and Spirits Pub Crawl with Lisa. We had the best time! Lisa was knowledgeable and fun. She kept us interested and answered any questions we had. She did an amazing job, and I'd love to do another tour with her. I would definitely recommend!
Thanks for sharing! So glad you and your bestie had a great time—Lisa will be thrilled to hear this. We'd love to have you join another tour with her!
We really enjoyed our French Quarter tour. A friend and I had a girls weekend. Our guy‘s name was Matthew, and he was fantastic. Friendly, funny, and very informative. Told lots of great stories. He even sent a text prior to the meet time with his photos so we would know how to look for him. He gave a suggestions for where to go eat. Highly recommend the tours by foot. I’ve taken this French Quarter tour at least four times, the garden district one a few times, and even the ghost tour once. Every guide I’ve ever had has been wonderful. Thanks, Mathew!
Thank you so much for sharing! We're thrilled to hear you had a fantastic time with Matthew on your French Quarter tour. He really knows how to make every tour personal and fun. So glad you’ve enjoyed Tours by Foot over the years—hope you’ll join us again soon!
