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Tours/New Orleans/New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

4.6(2,304)New Orleans2 hours
VIATOR4.3(657)TRIPADVISOR4.8(1,647)
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Price from
$30 / person
Location
New Orleans, United States
Rating
4.6 / 5 · 2,304 reviews
Languages
EN
Group
Small group, up to 28
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Haunted History Tours
Meeting point
725 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter

Description

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, explore the grim and ghastly deeds of New Orleans’ haunted history as you follow your entertaining guide down dark and sinister streets. You’ll learn about infamous events that occurred long ago and be chilled by evidence of phantoms and ghosts that abound! This is the original ghost tour of New Orleans. We are the oldest and largest walking tour company in the city. We are not only locals, we are natives to New Orleans. These are the ghostly tales that we heard growing up in and around the most unique city in America. Our guides are licensed by the city. Our guides love their city and are proud to share their stories as well as some of their own personal encounters with the ghosts of New Orleans. Our tours are theatrically presented but are all historically accurate.

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM
Next available
Tue, Oct 13
Adult (ages 6+)
$30

Out at sunset: the 6:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:20 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.

Tour Options

Haunted History Ghost Tour

Itinerary

French Quarter
120 min

Follow your guide through the legendary French Quarter, also known as the Vieux Carré, the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. This eerie, chilling yet fun-filled adventure takes you to several sites of documented hauntings by the region’s ghosts and spirits. See the French Quarter residences in which unbelievable events took place and visit a haunted bar along the way. You’ll get the shivers amid the shadows as you descend into New Orleans’ grim and grisly past, and discover thrilling tales of supernatural activity – try to capture it in a photo if you dare!

Bourbon Street
Pass by

The party never ends on Bourbon Street. As you hunt for ghosts departing just steps away from the biggest block party in the world. Take in the essence of the famous of all streets, Bourbon Street.

Pass by

Enjoy 2 for 1 hurricane specials at Finnegan's before or after your tour. Just check in with the tour guide for your sticker to participate in this special.

Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop
15 min

Escape into the spirited past as your theatrical ghost-hunter guide leads you on a 2-hour haunted history ghost tour – featured on the History Channel and recommended by the Travel Channel as the ‘number one tour in New Orleans’! Tour departs from Reverend Zombie’s Voodoo Shop in the evening.

Lalaurie Mansion
12 min

The most haunted house in New Orleans is the LaLaurie Mansion. Learn the real story behind the city's most famous serial killer. In public, she was a socialite but in the unseen shadows behind the scenes, she was a cold blooded murderer who took the lives of innocent people right under the noses of the affluent New Orleanians.

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Pass by

There are many more haunted bars in the French Quarter than we can possibly include in one ghost tour but often that bar is this one. Located on Bourbon Street it is hosts to a number of ghost stories as well as signature drink called Voodoo.

Jackson Square
Admission included3 min

Jackson Square takes on a completely different persona after dark. See one of the most iconic landmarks in America when the shadows and spirits come out to roam. This tour usually ends in or near the square.

Pass by

The most notorious alley in all America where pirates sold their contraband and killed their enemies and all right next to a Catholic Cathedral! Legend says that if you begin drinking in Pirate's Alley and make your way to Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, the ghost of Jean Lafitte will greet you when you get there. Many a visitor has witnessed the apparitions of pirates running in the alley then disappearing late in the evening.

Pass by

Most of our guides end their ghost tour near this iconic bar in Pirate's Alley. Stop in and try an absynthe, dubbed The Green Fairy for it's hauntingly green appearance. This famous pub was a popular hangout for Aleistar Crowley in the early 1900s as well as an entire culture of vampire lifestylers in the 1990s.

What's included

Included
Guided Tour
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

4.6
2,304 reviews
5
1,930
4
151
3
87
2
57
1
79

How it compares in New Orleans

  • No. 25 by number of reviews among 706 tours in New Orleans
  • Starting price $30 is 25% below the typical $40 for tours of similar length in New Orleans

Excurgo comparison of 706 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour take?

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 9 stops.

How much does New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour cost?

Prices start at $30 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.

What days does New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 3:00 PM, 6:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 8:00 PM.

Can I cancel New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is 725 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 28 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 2,304 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Haunted History Tours.

Reviews(2,304)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

A
Asher_Y
October 9, 2026 · via Viator
It is very informational...

It is very informational and very interactive. You’ll learn a lot about older history in good detail that makes you feel like you are inside that time period.

S
sandis533
October 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Excellent Tour Guide and a Wonderful Way to Experience New Orleans!

I had a wonderful time on the New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour! Our tour guide, Ariadne (aka Arty), was excellent. She was very knowledgeable about the history and ghost stories of New Orleans, personable, friendly, and happy to answer all of our questions. Although the tour lasted about two hours, Arty walked at a comfortable, leisurely pace that allowed everyone to keep up, enjoy the stories, and take pictures along the way. We also made a stop for a restroom break and to grab a drink if we wanted one, which was appreciated. I felt completely safe throughout the entire tour and really enjoyed learning so much about the history, legends, and ghosts of New Orleans. Arty made the experience both interesting and enjoyable, and her knowledge and pleasant personality really made the tour special. I highly recommend this tour, especially if you’re lucky enough to have Arty as your guide!

B
benjaminlI7707QX
October 8, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Great family experience

Great way for the family (kids 11 and 13) to have a fun and engaging time learning the history and seeing the sites of the French Quarter! First evening ever in NOLA for the wife and kids-a perfect intro. Our tour guide Bob was great-extremely knowledgeable and funny. Would highly recommend!

1 people found this helpful
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E8098ARdanah
October 6, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Interesting and mediocre

It was an interesting tour, but not as fun I would have liked.

8
843shaunaj
October 3, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour!

Christian was fantastic!!! 2 hour tour with wonderful history and interesting stories of the French Quarter- extensive knowledge delivered with engaging passion! Thanks again!

L
lindacD7949VV
October 2, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Haunted history tour

Our guide was awesome !! She was very knowledgeable and entertaining.

L
LukePD77
September 29, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
An excellent tour with Ariadne

Excellent tour. Ariadne taught us a lot about the haunted tales and general History of New Orleans which was so interesting. She was very friendly and made the whole experience really fun. Would highly recommend

1 people found this helpful
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sasquatch1974
September 27, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
You won’t be disappointed

First off. Bob was an amazing guide. The history mixed with ghost stories was amazing. I highly recommend.

1 people found this helpful
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work2hard11
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Don’t waste your money

We took a tour on 9/26 at 8 PM. I rated it a one because rating it a zero was not an option. The tour guide was speaking so fast that I couldn’t even understand what he said his name was. His voice was loud enough but he spoke so quickly that multiple people said the same thing. We left less than halfway thru. Don’t waste your money

1 people found this helpful
C
Curious169854
September 26, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A MUST do for your trip!!!

It was amazing!! Our guide was incredible and kept the tour so entertaining and informative!!

1 people found this helpful
$30/ person
4.6(2,304)
Duration2 hours
LanguagesEN
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