French Quarter Haunted Excursion In New Orleans
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Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground with a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector). Stroll down the streets of the French Quarter while hearing detailed stories about New Orleans. This tour gives meaning to the saying 'laissez les bon temps rouler', the Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll." You will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside, however some do not. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour.... Where learning is intoxicating.
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This Haunted Excursion will take you through the world famous French Quarter, also known by locals as the Vieux Carre, meaning "Old Square". The French Quarter is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the U.S. and is made up of 78 blocks. It is also home to over 200 bars, world renowned jazz clubs, and amazing signature restaurants. Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location.
Do you know what pirates, prostitutes and convicted felons all have in common with with the founding of New Orleans? Or why locals walk down to Jackson Square when it rains? Discover it all on this history packed tour of the French Quarter and hear about New Orleans' countless unsolved mysteries, and strong paranormal activity. That is probably why it is referred to as one of the most haunted cities in the United States. During this tour a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector) will be used. You'll also be exploring the dark side of New Orleans history, visiting multiple locations of unsolved murders and suicides. Hear stories of real documented reports of vampires and ghosts roaming around the streets of the French Quarter while visiting locations known for vampires who held their victims and fed off of them. Get ready and by all means, do not forget your camera.
This group tour will explore Louisiana's complex culture and you will experience the magical mystery that makes New Orleans so irresistible. You will notice the beautiful architecture throughout the French Quarter and be shown where Hollywood stars have decided to call the French Quarter home. Learn about New Orleans traditional burial practices and hear explanations as to why there are above ground cemeteries, why they recycle and re-use the same vaults over and over again. You will also visit locations where movies have been filmed and stop at one of the many attractions and national historic landmarks that this city has to offer along the way. Some tour locations are: The St Louis Cathedral, Cabildo, Presbytere, Ursuline Convent, Jackson Square, The Sultans Palace and The LaLaurie Mansion (known to be the most haunted house in New Orleans) just to name a few.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please do not hesitate to reach out with any questions or concerns. TERMS AND CONDITIONS When a guest purchases a ticket / tickets they are agreeing to the following Terms and Conditions. INCLUSIONS- Admission Ticket, Local Tour Guide, Walking Tour Duration: Tours last anywhere from 1 hour to 2 hours approximately. All tours offered are moderate paced walking tours. The duration varies and may last longer depending on the wait time inside the bars. Some bars may be busy and delay the tour to a large degree EXCLUSIONS – Gratuities (recommended) Drinks are available to purchase along route Meeting / Departure location: Meet on the sidewalk @ the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at 941 Bourbon Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116. Please arrive a few minutes prior to departure time and check in with the tour guide. Tours do not meet inside Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar. We are not affiliated with Lafittes Blacksmith Shop Bar located at this address. Tours depart at the scheduled time. Guests must check in a few minutes before the tour departs and leave with the tour group at the scheduled departure time. Tour Guides are unable to answer phones after a tour departs since we are then navigating our tour groups and giving narrations we cannot be on our phones and lead a tour. Late arrivals will not be refunded. If you are going to be late please contact us before the tour is scheduled to depart so we can try to help you check in before the departure time or reschedule your tour. We will do what we can to reschedule your tour for the next tour that has availability. If a guest arrives even a few minutes late the tour guide will not be at the meeting departure location any longer because we start at the scheduled time. Please contact us Before the tour departure to avoid any issues regarding being lost / late. Time stamped photos are taken of the meeting location at the start of each tour. Departure Time Comments -Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. We reserve the right to delay and or reschedule tours regarding certain situations that may arise. If the tour is delayed guests will be notified via text & or email. This does happen at times and it is important that we can reach you and update changes. Texts are the most common method of notification that we use for all updates- including any updates, delays or cancellations. No refunds (for any reason including weather) will be issued from booking agent or tour group. This includes weather in New Orleans, Louisiana or anywhere else in the world. Do not ask for a refund we do like declining refunds but we will if asked. Rain out policy -- Tours are rain-or-shine events. Guests should prepare for the type of weather we are having. It can be pretty darn hot in NOLA but it can also get pretty darn cold as well. In the event that a tour is canceled- All cancellation notices will appear on our website, social media and we will send text notifications to all guests who leave an accurate working mobile phone number on their reservation. Prepaid tours will receive credit for a future tour. We reserve the right to cancel or reschedule tours due to inclement weather or any other acts of God. All tours are for entertainment purposes only. There is no guarantee that you will encounter any paranormal activity while on this tour. Unfortunately we cannot create a ghost / supernatural being appear anywhere / anytime during the tour! This includes non-physical entities, such as angels, ghosts, vampires, demons, gods, and spirits. If it isn’t human we cannot guarantee you will see it. Our tours are realistic! No refunds and no compensation will be offered for any reason. This includes guests that complain for not seeing a ghost or supernatural being. We do not give potential guests or active ticket holders false hope of seeing a ghost. Guests have captured paranormal photos during our tours so rest assured it is most definitely possible we simply do not haunted anything. We have an album of the photos including texts that have photos from guests that captured paranormal activity in photos, ask to see them if you are interested! Tour is subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to change any / all the tour information and route. All information provided in this tour is of public knowledge and has been collected through research by the authors / tour guides. All tours will be held on public property and no entry into private property will be conducted. No entry into private locations will be gained. The tour, tour guides, tour / booking agents and all other tour staff are not responsible for the safety or security of ticket holders. We are not responsible for lost or stolen personal belongings or any injuries sustained due to the old, uneven and dilapidated streets and walkways along the tour route. Participants have been warned not to obstruct the sidewalks or streets. We accept no responsibility for anything that arises from this or failure to follow any other instructions while on tour. Tour ticket holders will remain with their group throughout the duration of the tours. No walking off from group to take photos. Tour guides cannot stop the tour group for guests to stop and walk off to take photos. The tour guide has to stay on schedule. A moderate pace is needed to complete the tour route on time. Tour ticket holders will adhere to the guidelines set forth by the tour staff. The tour, tour guides, and other tour staff reserve the right to refuse service to anyone at any time. Tour ticket holders will be allowed to drink alcoholic beverages during the tours. However for the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are extremely intoxicated or show signs of extreme intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Tour ticket holders will respect the privacy of private property and will not trespass on private property. Please do not ring door bells of private homes along the tour route. The French Quarter is a neighborhood and we ask our guests to respect the residents. Tour ticket holders are allowed to use paranormal equipment during the tour. Paranormal equipment must be checked out at the beginning of the tour. A fee of $250 will be charged for any piece of lost, damaged, or missing piece of equipment. PLEASE DO NOT DROP THE EQUIPMENT. Paranormal Equipment must be checked out and returned to a staff member before the guest leaves the tour. If you are interested in the equipment you must arrive at check in and request the equipment. You will need to provide your name, phone number, address, and booking reference number. This information must be received before checking out paranormal equipment. All paranormal equipment is marked and tracked via GPS. Children under the age of 18 are not admitted without parent or guardian unless authorized by one of the tour guides. Please keep in mind that not all bars allow children inside.To go bars / windows are offered along the tour route for anyone not wanting to go inside a bar. Audio or Video recording devices are NOT allowed during the tour. Photos can be taken and are encouraged! Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. Cut off for reservations for this tour is one hour before the scheduled departure. Please be aware that at cut off time for reservations if the minimum numbers are not met the tour will be cancelled and you will be contacted by phone, text, or email up to the hour before the tour is scheduled to depart. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund. We do not offer additional compensation for a customer who feels inconvenienced by the tour being cancelled. Knowing that there is a chance that this tour may be cancelled guests may want to have a back up plan in the event that this tour is cancelled last minute. If you have a problem or complaint regarding the tour please let us know while you are at the tour. If you have a complaint please do not wait until after the tour to inform us! We created and have operated the tour company since 2014. We have been successful over the years and strive to provide nothing less than the best tours to our guests. Our priority is to provide exceptional memorable experiences. All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties. TICKETS ARE SOLD FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE. Tickets are not put on hold. Thank you. We appreciate our guests!
Reviews(35)
Showed up at the meeting point and the your guide never showed up. Tried to contact customer service, they never got back to me.
I booked this tour on Viator, prepaid of course. We all made a point to be at the meeting location 45 minutes early. The tour was slotted to leave at 2p. Around 2:05, there was no tour guide and no other guests. We had been at the correct meeting spot the entire time. I sent two messages to the tour operator, and they were unanswered. I called customer support, and explained we did not want to miss this tour that we had scheduled into our day. The customer support lady tried to call and email the tour operator, and they would not answer her either. I am currently awaiting a refund, and having to make different plans for our last day in New Orleans. If the tour guide had issues or they made other schedules, we should have received a notification or a phone call. This is terrible for reputation and terrible for communication, as there was none.
Our tour of the French Quarter with Show Me New Orleans Tours was exceptional. Our guide, Coty, was incredibly knowledgeable about the city's history and architecture. He was also passionate, and able to communicate information in an interesting way. He shared fascinating details regarding all of the locations along the tour route, bringing them to life. The tour also included the Lalaurie Mansion, which was a highlight. The meeting location for the tour was easy to locate. The office people were easy to communicate with. They went above and beyond answering many questions for us so that it was easy to explore the city on our own in the evenings and directions for some restaurants we wanted to go. Overall, it was a well-organized and memorable experience.
Coty was a great tour guide and story teller. He incorporated the right amount of breaks/stops to go to bathroom or grab a drink along the way. He was also great at answering so many other questions related to NOLA history in general.
He was very knowledgeable of New Orleans history. He provided a leisurely walking experience while providing interesting stories of French Quarter folklore.
Coty was great! Favorite part of my trip was his tour. Even in the pouring rain, it was worth it thanks to him.
It was amazing. The tour guide was very knowledgeable very nice, and he did offer quite a few rest stops for those of us who needed them, and at the end of the tour he gave great fun facts.
Tour cancelled 5 minutes AFTER it was supposed to start. And I found out it was cancelled only after I contacted the tour company to see what was going on. I know it says cancellation is possible but don’t do it AFTER the tour was supposed to start, and with zero communication. Just disappointed.
My family and I were passing through New Orleans on a road trip. We only had a day and a half in the quarter and it was my sons first time visiting. I really wanted to do this tour to show my family the history and culture of the city. We had a 2pm tour, and I got a notification around 12pm that it was cancelled and rescheduled to 7pm. We changed all other plans to work around this. It was 6:43pm and I had walked my family all the way down bourbon to the meeting point. I got another notification that the tour was cancelled because of traffic, but we could join a 9PM tour. At that point we were done waiting around on this tour guide. Traffic is a lame excuse 15 minutes before meeting time as the guide should have already been parking and in the quarter. This is the one event I was really looking forward to, and I went through a legit company. I thought viator would be more reliable.
Great experience! Highly recommend. Master Storytellers make this experience one of a kind. It’s impressive how many locations and the backgrounds behind them the tour groups learns about during one tour! They have put a lot of work into the tours and even better the passion for the city is shared from their excitement when narrating and leading the tour. Learn and explore with Licensed, Professional, humorous, entertaining, enthusiastic guides and you cannot go wrong!
