New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour: Explore The Paranormal
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It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to introduce guests to the disturbing and terrifying history hiding behind this city's colorful, charming face. Our guides are experts on all things New Orleans and trained to provide each of our guests with an unforgettable evening.
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Folk histories of LaLaurie's abuse and murder of her slaves circulated in Louisiana during the nineteenth century
Louis J. Dufilho, Jr. was America's First Licensed Pharmacist. Dufilho’s most significant contribution to the history and integrity of the field of pharmacy took place in New Orleans in 1816.
Vampires have long been fantasized in folklore and mystical tales through the ages, as we can’t help but be enchanted by these curious creatures. And (un)lucky for us, here in Louisiana, vampires are closer to home than we might think. Flawless skin that never seems to age. Eyes that pierce into your soul. Never hungry, but always thirsty. Powerfully charming, yet peculiar. They draw you in with their fascinating stories and hypnotic voices; but you can’t help but think something seems a little strange.
At 183 years old, it boasts a half-basement with a row of sidewalk-level windows and the kind of striking cast-iron filigree balconies on its upper levels that have won it bragging rights as one of the most photographed buildings in the French Quarter. That haunting backstory, though — one that includes a sultan, a stolen harem and mass murder — only gives the Gardette-LePretre House, as it is known, that much more unique a place in New Orleans history.It also gives it the other name by which it is commonly known: The Sultan’s House.
Le Petit Theatre hosts a wide selection of ghosts. Union soldiers, a theater manager, a nun and an actress who committed suicide are just a few of the many spirits that haunt the building. Doors mysteriously blowing open and shutting close and bottles of wine flying off of shelves are just some of the ways that the spirits make their presence known.
At this French Quarter restaurant, patrons dine amongst the spirits of New Orleans’s past. Before serving up plates of goat cheese crepes, the building was believed to have served as a holding facility for slaves being put up for auction in the early 1700s. Then, in 1788, the Great New Orleans Fire partially destroyed the original building. The new owner, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, spent several years restoring the property and transforming it into a home for his family. In 1814, he lost his beloved home in a game of poker. Rather than be forced to vacate the house, he died by suicide on the second floor.
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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
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(20)
We had a wonderful experience with Raffle! Extremely informative and detailed and interactive! We enjoyed it
We showed up at our schedule time, the area of the meeting point was so unsafe we left. There were multiple people using drugs outside the establishment. There is construction equipment and the people were hiding and shooting in heroin. We immediately left, we attempted to ask for a refund and no one responded. Worst experience in New Orleans
Sorry for your bad experience we will definitely refund you.
Our tour guide Rob was so animated and full of information. He was excellent. The whole tour was awesome
Our tour guy was rude and rushed us! He was walking so fast and most of were left way behind. My crew and I had to run most of the time to keep up! He spoke very fast and we weren't able to enjoy the tour bc it was hard to understand him and keep up!
Our guide Carlo, is great at storytelling and kept us engaged throughout the tour. He is knowledgeable about the area and even gave us tips on where else we can visit in the city.
Marcus was outstanding. We passed several other touring groups and it was easy to tell that our guide was the best. He did a fantastic job sharing interesting history of the city in addition to the creepy stories we were expecting. Highly recommend, particularly if you can request Marcus.
Ended up doing this after the gay ghost tour and it was great to hear different perspectives on the same events. The tour itself was a great time, well paced, and the price was right too.
The force, Harry, did an excellent job. He was funny and entertaining. I gave it a low rating because we didn’t go to any of the places in the description. We went to two cemeteries and learned about burial procedures of the city. While interesting, we heard the same thing in our city tour the previous day.
What a tour. It was captivating from start to finish. The stories made you feel like you were in the moment, full of emotion, intrigue, and history. Our tour guide, Carlo, was amazing and gave an engaging set of historical tales that left you with an appreciation for the history of the city. If you get anything from this, all I can say is highly recommend!
Carlo was our tour guide and he was absolutely amazing! He was incredibly enthusiastic and clearly loved sharing all the information he knew about the city. He loved answering questions and seemed to know all the ins and outs of the French Quarter. He’s also a New Orleans native and would run into his friends during the tour that vouched for his amazing tour guide skills. Would definitely recommend him as a guide!!
