Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in New Orleans
Join us for a spine-tingling walking tour through New Orleans' iconic Garden District, where the beauty of grand architecture intertwines with chilling tales of true crime, supernatural lore, and the city's infamous past. This unique tour delves into the eerie connections to "American Horror Story," the enchanting works of Anne Rice, and the shadowy figures of organized crime, offering an unforgettable experience in one of the city's most captivating neighborhoods.
**Please note that due to construction we cannot enter the cemetery until further notice** At Lafayette #1, travelers learn about the city's sordid history with Yellow Fever, death, and burial practices. Discover Anne Rice's connection to this specific cemetery!
Discover the history of the "American Sector" and how the Livaudais family connects to the specific history of the Lower Garden District!
No time for shopping here but guests will discover the history behind this shopping plaza and how it got the name "The Rink"!
Make a note to come back later for book shopping! In the meantime, discover another Anne Rice connection and its significance to the Book Shop!
What do New Orleanians do when there's a storm approaching? You can do it for yourself at this stop!
Music is synonymous with New Orleans--even Opera! Discover this hidden gem and learn about its unique history!
Anne Rice fans can delight in this stop--the house where Mayfair Witches is filmed! Fiction meets fact at this location where there is more than meets the eye!
Anne Rice, American Horror Story fans: This stop is for you! Buckner Mansion combines real history with literary history and this stop will blow your mind!
Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour lasts about 1h 45min. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $34 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Near Le Petit Bleu Creperie. Arrive early to if you want to purchase a crepe, there will not be time while on tour! . Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Wheelchair accessible
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
I really appreciate how informative and personable Kelsey was on the tour. It was just my daughter and I so I also am grateful she didn’t cancel so such a small group.
Thank you so much for this review! Informative and personable are essential traits of any grea tour guide, and we're thrilled you had a great time on your tour with Kelsey. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Our tour guide, Kelsey, was very knowledgeable about local history and pop culture references, including Trent Reznor, John Goodman, and Anne Rice. The Garden District is beautiful and, even though today was really hot, there was tons of shade provides by the gorgeous live oaks. We learned more than a few new things about New Orleans on this tour. I highly recommend for anyone with good taste :)
Thank you so much Thomas! Kelsey helped create our Garden District tour, and it means a lot to us that you had a great time even in the notorious New Orleans summer heat! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Our tour guide was so informative and really enjoyed walking with her
Thank you so much for this review! Kelsey helped create our Garden District tour, and we're thrilled your tour with her was fun and informative. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Kelsey was a great guide! She was very knowledgeable. The only thing we were bummed out about was the title included true crime and we didn't get any of that. We did get a lot of info on Ann Rice that I didn't know before, so I'm happy about that! As well as a few stops I haven't been to before. Thanks for the tour, Kelsey!
Thank you so much for this review! We consider discussion of the Swill Milk Scandal as part of our true crime element, but we appreciate your honest feedback. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Kelsey did a great job with all the information she told on tour. Wish you could walk through the cemetery though.
Thank you Laura!! Kelsey actually helped us write and develop this Garden District tour herself, which we created after receiving many requests to bring our signature storytelling to this fascinating and beautiful part of the city. It's great to hear you enjoyed the experience so much and we hope you'll save some time for one of our other tours the next time you visit.
Our tour guide was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Our group was small but she made it memorable and I really appreciated that since it was our very first time visiting
Thank you so much Sahara! It means a lot to us that Kelsey made your first time in New Olreans a memorable one, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Garden District tour with her. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
toured with Kelsey and she was awesome! learned alot of new things. definitely would recommend. fun experience!
Thank you so much Nicole! Our Garden District tour is perfect for those who want to learn something new beyond the borders of the Vieux Carre, and we're thrilled you had a great time on your tour with Kelsey. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Kelsey was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and our group had a wonderful time! Would definitely recommend.
Thank you so much Brett! Kelsey helped developed our Garden District tour, so it means a lot that your had a great time on your tour with her. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!
Truly enjoyed my short time with Kaile. She was well informed, prepared to answer all our questions and told us so many stories about the places we visited.
Thank you Valerie!! Kelsey has a wealth of knowledge about the Garden District and she helped us write and develop that tour for people like you who want to learn all the fascinating history about the most beautiful part of the whole city. Thanks for posting this awesome review, and please check out our other tours too!
Kelsey gave a wonderful tour of valuable and interesting information. She was more than happy to answer any questions we had!
Hi Chloe! Thank you for the 5-stars! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Garden District tour with Kelsey! We love hearing when our guests appreciate our guides and our guides go the extra mile! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour | 1h 45min | 5.0 (34) | $34 | |
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