New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour
Description
Escape into the darkness with your licensed guide on an air-conditioned bus to some of the most haunted locations in New Orleans outside of the French Quarter. Cross one of the most notorious streets in America as we make our way down scenic Esplanade Avenue telling tales of tragedy, trauma, and mystery which has made us the most haunted city in America. All locations are alive with paranormal activity. Visit real cemeteries at night! Bring your camera, you won't want to miss this! We have offered this tour for over 4 years now and are amazed by what our guests experience. People capture full-bodies apparitions not only on photographs but see them with the naked eye. People have heard whispers in their ears, felt the touch of someone brushing their cheek or stroking their hair, and sometimes even have a ghost photo bomb their pictures! Keep an open mind - you never know what might happen on this very haunted tour. (we do not disclose which cemetery you will visit-it's a surprise)
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Itinerary
In the 19th century, an area along Bayou St. John was reputedly the location of many voodoo rituals by Marie Laveau. The Magnolia Bridge over the Bayou continues to serve as a site for such rituals every St. John's Eve.
Your introduction to haunted burial ground begin at the gates of this cemetery built in the 1800s during the yellow fever epidemics as the city ran out of room to bury its dead. Everything was something else before it is what it is today. This famous burial location was once a lepers colony with a cemetery of its own. You might say it's a cemetery on top of a cemetery.
Stop here for a quick break and a chance to grab a bite at Cafe du Monde (own expense.)
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(2,273)
My wife and 2 kids (20 and 16) took the night tour from 9:30 to 11:30 on Monday, July 6, 2026 with Drew (our tour guide) and Israel (our driver). To start, the pickup was a litte odd. We got to the pickup address 30 minutes early and then kind of just hung out on a sidewalk in front of the Treehouse bar for 10 minutes before a guy sitting on the sidewalk (who later turned out to be our guide Drew) finally told us we should go in and check inside. Inside the bar was a woman who was checking people in, but not actively checking outside to see who had shown up. Then, when the van got there, they parked all the way down the block and not in front of the actual meeting location. Not the worst tour start, but it was weird. The biggest issue I ended up having was that we only visited 2 cemeteries. The first one, we just stopped outside the gate and stood and got a short 15 minute history lesson. The second was at the end of the night (with a sign that said "No Tours" on the gate) and was the most brightly lit cemetery I have ever visited. We got a short little history lesson (which was very good) and then got to walk around the cemetery by ourselves for 10 minutes. Overall, the two visits were kind of a letdown. I was hoping for some famous plots (aside from Lee Harvey Oswald's parents) and maybe some spooky dark walks through the gravesites. Between those two visits, we spent some time on a short nature trail at the park and heard some spooky'ish stories and then had a 20 minute stop for beignets for some reason at a local cafe. Drew was an okay guide. His style and manner was a little brash and aggresive for my tastes, but he seemed to really love the subject matter and seemed very knowledgeable. Overall, the tour was fine. It just wasn't the Ghosts nor Cemetery Tour I was hoping for and not one I would go on again, nor recommend heavily to anyone I knew visiting New Orleans.
Had a great time on the tour. Christian was awesome! Learned a whole lot about New Orleans. I feel like I have a lot more respect for the city than I did when I first got here, so thank you so much for that. Oh & Morning Call does have the BEST beignets!!
Christian the tour guide and our driver were both amazing
This is a must do experience!!! Our tour guide Christian was very knowledgeable. It was an overall great experience.
Drew was a great tour guide! Tons of great information and genuinely loves his job! We enjoyed every minute of the experience.
This was a very interesting and fun experience! The pickup spot was convenient, the guide was informative and good-natured and the bus was comfortable.
Great bus tour with experienced friendly guide, Kristy. She knows a great deal about ghosts in New Orleans. The air conditioned bus was deliciously cold between stops. Our group had a friendly vibe
Trip did not include enough information about the city. I expected to go into more than one cemetery and have more time to explore.
Drew was a great guide! Super fun and energetic! Would recommend him for a tour guide any day! Recommend 100%
Awesome tour. Great host, great storyteller! Would definitely recommend to anyone who enjoys history and a little spooky!
