Tours/New Orleans/Haunted New Orleans French Quarter Ghost Tour with Local Guide
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Haunted New Orleans French Quarter Ghost Tour with Local Guide

4.9(58)New Orleans1 hour
VIATOR3.9(7)TRIPADVISOR5.0(51)

Description

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.

Tour Options

Haunted New Orleans French Quarter Ghost Tour with Local Guide

Itinerary

Admission not included15 min

You will meet your guide on the steps of St. Loius Cathedral and also discover the dark and gruesome tales that lurk within Pere Antione Alley, a place notorious for torture and treachery.

Admission not included10 min

Hear about the ghost that haunts it and his spirit table, and the origin of the seance room.

15 min

We will discuss the legend of the casket girls at this location, as well as, the belief that Vampires arrived to 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.

Admission not included10 min

Blook soaked grounds is haunted by limbs and nuns.

20 min

By far the most famous haunting in the City of New Orleans difficult topics will be covered at this location of a truly tragic incident in the Crescent City's history.

15 min

Guests will learn about the multiple hauntings that have occurred at this Historic Hotel since it's opened over 50 years ago.

Highlights

Expert English speaking tour guides.

What's included

Included
Expert English speaking tour guides.
Not included
There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
Water can be purchased near by.

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • 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)

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KarmaDarlene
March 14, 2026
Great tour with OUTSTANDING guide!

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!

Operator response

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!

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907merryb
November 3, 2025
Take the tour!

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.

Operator response

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.

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Tourist38815497522
October 25, 2025
Spooky and Delightful

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!

Operator response

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!

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Dfour14
October 25, 2025
Great Haunted Pub Crawl with Lisa

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!

Operator response

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!

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Meghan B
September 28, 2025
Multiple Tours - Fantastic Time and Great Tours with Guides Matthew and Lisa!

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!

Operator response

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!

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Amy_L
September 17, 2025
Andrew was considerate,...

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.

Operator response

Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed Andrew’s engaging stories and the fascinating French Quarter stops.

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Joelle_K
August 17, 2025
Great tour

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!

Operator response

So glad you had such a great experience with Evian! Small groups really do make it special—thank you for sharing!

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Beverly_D
June 28, 2025
Disappointed Tour

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

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Erinkka
June 2, 2025
Boozy Ghost Tour

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!

Operator response

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!

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SarahFloyd
May 29, 2025
Girls weekend French Quarter tour

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!

Operator response

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!

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