Top Experiences in Jackson Square

Join us for a walking tour of New Orleans’ most historic neighborhood, the French Quarter. See the “Vieux Carré” through the eyes of the Louisiana Creoles who originally called it home. Louisiana is unique amongst the various regions of the U.S. The intriguing tales of notable creoles (of West African, Native American and European origin) will illuminate the development of the culture that distinguishes Louisiana from the rest of the American south.

This tour is an exploration of old Louisiana, the Louisiana that gave birth to Jazz and Zydeco, to gumbo and jambalaya. Louisiana is technically a southern American state, but culturally Louisiana has always been the northernmost part of the Caribbean.

(This tour includes a tour of the courtyard of a beautiful antebellum French Quarter residence and normally of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, though the cemetery is currently closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.)

A local guide will be with you to explore parts of the French Quarter on the walking tour. We will discuss what makes the French Quarter unique; history, food, drink, and architecture. The tour is interactive, questions are encouraged. Photo opportunities will be abundant. We will also see some filming locations that you may have seen on TV.

Experience the incredible architecture and atmosphere of the French Quarter, as you hear stories of hauntings, true crime & serial killers, voodoo (Voudou), vampire legends, and much more!

» Small group tour, personalized for the group

» Fun extras like images that bring the history to life, a polaroid memento

Each tour is personalized for the group, but may include stories like the "casket girls", the Lalaurie mansion, the Axeman of New Orleans, St. Germaine, and more! We discuss the legends but then peer behind the curtain at what really happened -- often stranger and more terrible than the legend!

Don’t just take a two-hour tour – take home a piece of New Orleans you won’t forget!

New Orleans cuisine is famous around the world, and its desserts are no exception!

Walk the French Quarter and sample our most decadent delights, including Pralines, Snowballs, Bread Pudding -- a savory muffuletta -- and more! You'll learn the unique history of each dish and how its prepared, as we sample examples from restaurants well known for them.

Learn how New Orleans cuisine was born from the unique creativity of its culture of food-sellers with baskets or pushcarts, with the enslaved using small businesses like these to buy their freedom.

We'll see the French Market, lined with New Orleans food stalls and stands you can explore on your own.

Don't just eat here, take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!

* Small group tour, 15 guests max
* Individual dishes may vary based on availability
* Set menu tour, does NOT include many gluten free options. If you have restrictions or allergies, feel free to inquire with us and we'll let you know if we can accommodate.

This is a small group introduction to the French Quarter filled with history, cultural references and architectural delights. Explore the stories behind major points of interest including Jackson Square, the Mississippi River and the French Market. Learn about the bustling port city and the various immigrant groups and their contributions. Relax and enjoy the lovely Royal Street, along with a discussion of ironwork and the significance of street names in the Vieux Carre. Discover this beloved neighborhood with a local expert.

Hear the dark and often hilarious history of New Orleans with locals who love sharing it -- wild true stories of famous hauntings, serial killers & true crime, voodoo (Voudou), vampire legends, and much more -- while stopping for a few drinks.

» Fun extras like a polaroid of your group, images of the history, and more!

» Small groups, personalized for you

» Bar break (typically Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop)

Each tour is personalized for the group, but may include stories like the Lalaurie mansion, the Ursulines convent & the “casket girls”, St. Germain, Muriel’s restaurant, and more! We'll start at a bar and take 1-2 bar breaks, as needed.

We'll answer your questions and share laughs with the group. We encourage a “tipsy” & interactive atmosphere, not a big drunk crowd.

Don’t just take a two-hour tour – take home a piece of New Orleans you won’t forget!

See New Orleans during the holidays and welcome Christmas with a guided stroll through the French Quarter on this festive walking tour. Enjoy the extravagant decorations throughout the French Quarter, with insightful commentary given by the tour guide. See places of interest like the St. Louis Cathedral and other historic and cultural landmarks. Visit cathedrals, restaurants, and shops, and hear stories of voodoo, ghosts, and vampires.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

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.

A local guide will be with you to explore parts of the French Quarter on the walking tour. We will discuss what makes the French Quarter unique; history, food, drink, and architecture. The tour is interactive, questions are encouraged. Photo opportunities will be abundant. We will also see some filming locations that you may have seen on TV.

Discover New Orleans’ historic locations in the French Quarter by solving clues and unlocking stories on your phone. Play the engaging exploration game, reenacting the story of a security guard on a mission to retrieve a stolen artwork from the thief.

As you solve challenges, the story unfolds and exact directions on your phone will guide you to the next location.

Highlights include:
•Explore St. Louis Cathedral, Café du Monde, Jackson Square and other lesser-known places.
•Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch writers.
•Discover the history of New Orleans’ signature treat, the beignet.
•Try a new type of experience, the perfect mix between a tour, outdoor escape game, and treasure hunt.
•Visit one of the oldest bars in America.

After your booking you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

It's the wild, hilarious history of New Orleans, pulling no punches! Share a local's love for 300 years of our city's history -- secrets, scandals, and all -- and learn the stories of those famous locales you've always read about.

Hear about the Chitimacha tribe that inhabited the area, insane life in the early French & Spanish colonies, all the way to the jazz age, and the birthplace of modern music! We go beyond just names and dates, to bring you the strange characters who made New Orleans, and their stories, in a way you'll never forget. Take a piece of New Orleans history home with you!

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour is full of New Orleans history, New Orleans' most legendary ghost and vampire stories, and the best of the best voodoo stories deep in New Orleans culture. This tour is sure to guarantee laughter. Welcome to the home of the drunken tour. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

Visit the dark and mysterious world of the undead on this popular New Orleans vampire tour. Walk with your theatrical guide through the French Quarter and hear haunting legends of New Orleans’ famous vampires – ‘real’ and fictional. Visit sites associated with these creatures of the night, where you’ll hear chilling tales and learn of scandalous acts. Stop at a notable vampire tavern as well as movie locations from ‘Interview With a Vampire’ and other blood-sucking stories. Be sure to bring garlic along – just in case!

Discover the rich history and traditions behind the most iconic foods of New Orleans on this tasting and cultural tour of the French Quarter!

We’ll explore the oldest public market in the US, the French Market, and hear about its Native American roots and current-day role in NOLA’s culinary scene. Along the way we may sample a beignet, brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by French colonists from "the old mother country" and also by Acadians.

Your local guide will then navigate you through the French Quarter, where you’ll experience the influence of Cajun and Creole cultures on New Orleans favorites like gumbo and sausages. We’ll uncover Louisiana origins and farming traditions, which also link our African American and Caribbean communities.

Among other immigrant-inspired cuisines found here in the Crescent City, we’ll enjoy a signature sandwich, before ending with a sweet treat with ties to the city’s history and locally harvested ingredients. Bon appétit!

Maximize your time in New Orleans with a private full-day tour tour made for you! Kick off your 3 hour city tour with highlights of the Big Easy. City Tour includes a cemetery and stop in city park. You will have enough time for a 1 hour lunch at a local seafood restaurant. Then you will spend 2 hours at the oldest recorded plantation, Destrehan Plantation. Best of all, your private tour includes hotel pick-up and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Your tour guide grew up on the back deck of her father's shrimp boat in Cajun Louisiana, has taught history for 32 years, and is a resident of the French Quarter. She brings a wealth of historical background and a passion for her city to this information-packed tour. So put on your walking shoes and get ready to learn about what makes the French Quarter the most unique neighborhood in the country!

1) We do the BEST French Quarter Ghost & Voodoo walking tour first.

2) Then We ghost hunt inside an exclusive haunted location to end!

PLUS

3) Get free admission to the Haunted Museum in the day

AND

4) Early Check-in Discounts on Psychic readings & Free Ghostcard at Spirit

shop of the Haunted Museum 828 N. Rampart St- opens 12pm daily

Bloody Mary's tours offers you a true insiders experience! Not only will you enjoy hearing historic facts & personal paranormal experiences on a smaller group experience tour, BUT we add hands-on ghost hunting portion INSIDE our exclusive documented 200 year old haunted location! It's 2 in 1!

Tour the real locations from Bloody Mary's bestseller: Hauntings, Horrors and Dancing with the Dead + her TV shows too! Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary is #1 chosen expert seen on Ghost Adventures, American Supernatural, Buzzfeed Unsolved and 200 + worldwide documentaries.This famous author & psychic ghost hunter has created this dazzling adventure for you!

Do you like to start your mornings with murder and mayhem? Do you prefer to walk with the dead at the crack of dawn?

As the old saying goes... The early bird gets the worm-infested corpse.
Are you ready to experience our city's horrors in a whole new light?

Then grab your cup of Joe and have Coffee with Killers on the Streets of Sin.

This morbid morning walking tour is a true Daymare that will make you wish for the night to come. Filled with tales of twisted souls that forever etched their names in New Orleans' horrifying history.

Street of Sin is the only 5-STAR true crime walking tour operating in the morning in New Orleans. It's truly one of a kind!

Try something new and experience our Way of the Wicked tour while the city still sleeps.

Come join us for Coffee with Killers... if you dare.

Why Us? Because we care! We love our city and all her sick, morbid and disturbing secrets. We know them all and want to share them with you. This isn't some gimmicky fake ghost story tour created to take your money. Our native Horrorstorians will educate, entertain and scare you senseless.

So veer off the bright lights and broken bottles of Bourbon Street and take a walk on the wild side. Walk the Streets Of Sin with us...if you dare.

P.S. Adults Only, so leave the kiddos at home.

Learn about the unique French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans as well as the history of the French Quarter.

With our 1 day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. You'll enjoy access to 19 tour stops along the route where you can experience the very best of New Orleans, including Jackson Square, the French Quarter, Canal Street, the Garden District, the Louisiana Superdome and much more! With the 1-day ticket you can really get stuck in to the local way of life!

Christmas is a special time in New Orleans, it’s an experience that you and your family will not want to miss. During the holiday season, the city is aglow with twinkling lights and decorated iron-laced balconies.Keep in mind that Christmas lights on the buildings will only be visible during the 7pm departure. Guests will visit many historic homes, museums, churches, even bars that are all decorated for the holiday season. Hear stories of each locations history along with its importance to New Orleans along with paranormal and supernatural stories that have been passed down be generations. No NOLA tour would be complete without information on the famous New Orleans voodoo and this tour includes just that. The tour group will have a piece of paranormal equipment to add to the entertainment of the tour .

Guests will be allowed to stop and grab drinks at bars along the tour route.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour.  Where learning is intoxicating.

Drink your way through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States. This tour group discovers the rich culture and vibe of New Orleans’ most decadent district while learning about the neighborhood’s dark history from a knowledgeable insider. This tour covers the dark side of New Orleans history. Also hear the legends of ghosts, vampires, and voodoo that is said to run thick in the French Quarter. This tour covers it all. A blast for boozers, history buffs, and anyone interested in the paranormal. 

Together this tour group will explore and investigate paranormal activity using a real paranormal / ghost detector.  (A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.)  

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In addition to all the delectable food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood.

Our tours are storytelling through food. We call our French Quarter Food Tour "The Classic Six" because you will be tasting the quintessential New Orleans food staples. Join us on a 3 hour food extravaganza, as we eat our way though The Quarter...

Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades.
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Discover and explore the French Quarter's history and culture with a Master Storyteller.. This tour will make your New Orleans visit more meaningful and will give you an understanding of the layout of the Quarter making it easier to navigate the remainder of your trip. Let us bring history to life for you! All ages will enjoy the storytelling style of this tour.
New Orleans' past is a tale of adventure with a diverse mix of peoples, all combined to make us one of the most unique and friendliest places in the United States. Join your guide for a walk through Congo Square and tour the most historic spots in the French Quarter. Hear the story of our infamous Voodoo Priestess, Marie Laveau and visit the site of her former home.
Learn about our music, food, architecture, culture, literary history, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street and beyond. Full of tips for the rest of your visit, little known facts and exciting history, this tour is not to be missed.

The ultimate combination of booze & nefarious history, this tea-spilling tour reveals the truth behind New Orleans sketchy history. Think pirates, convicted felons, and ladies of the night, and that only just scratches the surface! Overall, this boozy-and-fascinating city exploration is the perfect way to let one's hair down, throw a few drinks down, and get to know the legendary French Quarter. How cool is that? Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour to add the the entertainment for our guests.
Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide.
Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience.

Explore the French Quarter's history through lens of sex work. Learn about unforgettable characters involved in the world's oldest profession. This 2-hour tour highlights the working women including well-known figures of Storyville. This experience provides bar stops where you may purchase a classic New Orleans cocktail (or your favorite beverage) in a to go cup. This tour starts near the river and concludes in the back of town.

Give yourself a holiday treat with a fully narrated motor coach tour of New Orleans! You’ll pass the famous French Quarter and learn the history of Jackson Square, home to the Cabildo and Presbytere Museums.

Travel through historic neighborhoods such as Treme & Faubourg Marigny and down beautiful Esplanade Avenue.

Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, as we make our way to City Park, one of the ten largest urban parks in America, which features the largest stand of mature live oaks in the world.

Follow the path of our historic streetcars along Carrollton and St. Charles Avenues past Tulane and Loyola Universities across from Audubon Park, stately mansions of former kings and queens of Mardi Gras, and the exclusive Garden District.

You’ll also enjoy a walk through the lobby of the beautifully restored Roosevelt Hotel, exquisitely decorated for the holidays!

For those visitors who want someone to do the planning for them, handle the details and help visitors avoid unintended consequences, this is the tour for you.

In addition to the tour as outlined, we will help you make a good hotel choice, make restaurant reservations, provide insight on local attractions, and efficiently use your time over a two-day period.

Note: This is a very complex tour to plan. Please contact us BEFORE booking to ensure our availability and by combining tours, we are addressing your wants, needs and interests.

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will learn the stories of Louisiana's Creoles. Louisiana is unique among regions of the United States. The fascinating stories of notable Creoles (West Africans, Native Americans and Europeans) will shed light on the development of the culture that sets us apart from the rest of the American South.

Louisiana is part of the southern United States, but culturally it is the northernmost region of the Caribbean. This tour is an exploration of Louisiana Creole, an exploration of the culture that gave birth to jazz and zydeco, gumbo and jambalaya.

(This tour also includes a visit to a courtyard of a 19th century house.)

Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard an air-conditioned motorcoach while the other half will be off the bus exploring an above-ground cemetery, City Park/Café du Monde, and the Garden District.

What does 4-in-1 mean? This means you get 4 tours bundled into one experience. A city tour, a cemetery tour, a garden district tour (stroll), and a stop at City Park for beignets (price not included). If upgrade option is selected, your experience includes admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck.

You'll be guided on a 2 hour tour through New Orleans' French Quarter and visit the most Instagrammed spots where your favorite Instagrammer's have taken their own famous photos. Your host will help guide you to get the best photos by showing you the angles, poses and best vibes for the perfect Instagram photo that will leave all your friends jealous!

For ages 13 and up. Over 300 years of New Orleans history and hauntings. Murder, GHOST, Voodoo, mayhem, folklore, legend, myth, and history. The tour takes you to some of the best locations in the French Quarter. Highlight of the tour includes a stop at the home of notorious murderer Delphine Lalaurie, played by Kathy Bates in American Horror Story: Coven. The house is the most famous and haunted in all of the city.

Some of the most bone chilling stories you can hear come from the oldest neighborhood, the French quarter, in the old city of New Orleans, where its trauma has lingered for centuries in this 300+ year old city.

This tour is designed to allow you to have AN INTIMATE setting with JUST your SMALL PRIVATE GROUP and not large crowds to herd around like animals! We offer an amazing experience where you can actually hear your guide and have a tour experience as if you are part of our family. No WOO girls or WOO guys ... unless that's you...?

We are historically focused in our narrative and want to report the history so that you may understand where and why these reported haunting take place.

The tour is awesome because you are with us!

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.

Join us on an unforgettable New Orleans history tour, led by descendants of those who lived the rich and complex history.

Founded in 1718 by a courageous teenager, La Nouvelle Orleans has been a pioneer, celebrated and notorious, for centuries.

With us, you'll learn about:

*Creation of Jazz: The soul of music
*Mardi Gras Parades: Cultural festivities
*New Orleans Firsts: From Cocktails to Cuisine
*Legalized Prostitution: A provocative past
*Natural Challenges: The battle with hurricanes and floods

We delve beyond the headlines, into the heart of New Orleans, revealing stories that go far beyond the surface. The full history is vast, filled with triumphs and trials that continue to fascinate.

Don't miss the chance to experience this heritage from those who inherited the legacy.

Book now for a vibrant, authentic, and exclusive exploration of the most spirited city in America. Let the stories come alive!

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ACCESS TO SOME LOCATIONS, Some areas MAY BE RESTRICTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This two-hour walking tour, led by a highly trained historian tour guide, is an essential immersion into New Orleans culture. Major stops and content include: History of Voodoo, Jackson Square, Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Voodoo Cultural site or establishment. This tour branches beyond New Orleans' colonial history, delving into the continued development of New Orleans culture into the 19th and 20th century. Learn about the development of Voodoo and its practitioners’ blending of African tribal spirituality, Catholicism, and magical beliefs as you stroll the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter.

Dig into a mysterious side of New Orleans with this French Quarter spirits walking tour. See if you encounter any the spirits that have decided to call the French Quarter home. Visit some of the many haunted locations throughout the neighborhood. Don't miss out on this exciting look at New Orleans with a licensed tour guide.  Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here.

We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

Stroll back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of New Orleans during this walking tour.  Guests will head down dark alleys and shadowy streets at night. Hear true crime stories in the Crescent City from your guide, who uncovers the hauntings of sites laden with the supernatural. Guests will be allowed to stop and get to go drinks during the tour. Join us on a tour where learning is intoxicating. 

We put our guides together to select the most haunted stories and locations from their years of experience. The result is a "best of" ghost tour featuring our local guides' mysterious and frightening favorites. Want to find out why NOLA is considered America's most haunted city?

Our guides will take you on a tour of their favorites in paranormal activity in New Orleans: from LaLaurie Mansion and throughout the French Quarter, be prepared to be terrified and thrilled by eerie presences still lying in wait around every corner.

You'll hear stories of mysterious deaths, unspeakable tragedy, and twisted history that have left the spirits of these unfortunate souls to continue to walk amongst the very places you'll visit on this tour.

On this adults-only murder tour you will learn of the sordid details behind New Orleans' dark history. Not for the faint of heart! We take you on a journey through NOLA's real-life horror stories including Madame LaLaurie, The Trunk Murders and The Katrina Cannibal. You'll see where it all happened, understand the history behind it, and how the echoes of gruesome crimes still cry out.

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.

Discover debauchery during this 2-hour small-group haunted tour, which will cover topics such as adultery, prostitutes, and twisted doctors. Your guide will entertain you with treacherous and spooky stories as you walk from a variety of locations such as The Creole Cookery and May Baily's. Calm your nerves with some liquid courage as this tour combines spirits with spirits at 3 different bars. This 21-and-over tour is great for groups who want to experience the twisted side of NOLA.

This tour provides an in depth look at some of the most unnerving crimes in New Orleans history. Visit local watering holes frequented by some of New Orleans’ most notorious murderers and serial killers, all while a licensed tour guide provides detailed accounts of the terrifying actions of real French Quarter residents.

Perfect for true crime enthusiasts of all backgrounds. Highlights include a discussion of several French Quarter residents alleged involvement in JFKs assasination, the Ax Man’s legendary reign of terror, the murder suicide of Zack & Addy, the Upstairs Lounge Arson, as well as the infamous “Bourbon Street Bloodbath” involving an unsuspecting convention-goer in 2012.

Stop at a wide range of French Quarter bars with shockingly sordid history. Guests will have the opportunity to grab a drink at the bar where Zack tended bar pre-Katrina, an iconic brothel from the Storyville era, as well the site of the largest hate crime against the LGBTQ+ community in the 20th century.

Taking the whole family on vacation to New Orleans? We offer a kid-friendly and just-scary-enough Ghost Tour of NOLA. Our spooky city isn’t just for adults! And the little ones may just learn something along the way!

Group Maximum 15 travelers

Enjoy this tour, which explores the rich culture and vibe of New Orleans’ French Quarter - the most decadent district. You will be learning about its dark history, its legends of ghosts, vampires, and voodoo - deeply-rooted in its French culture. You will also be allowed to make a pit stop at any of the bars that the tour group passes to get your to-go cup refilled. 

Real paranormal equipment will be used during the tour for those interested in the paranormal aspect of the tour.  

Welcome to the home of the Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.  

We will be touring all around the Historic French Quarter and 2 historic surrounding neighborhoods of the Marigny and Treme.

We will talk about the rich cultures, people and traditions of these neighborhoods that date back to the 1700's. From our beginnings as a Native American trading post to a raughty French penal colony to the rich African culture of music and Mardi Gras revelry, we will cover it all!

300 years of Creole history from a 6th generation New Orleanian!

We start at the Mississippi river and take our time strolling through the French Quarter and chronologically move from the Quarter to the Treme and Marigny.

Stops such as Jackson square, Congo square, St. Augustine Church and Frenchmen street and on to the French Market.

Mid tour we will grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant and continue on to the most historically significant stops in the French quarter and surrounding neighborhoods.

Experience New Orleans with us on this 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and many other unique American neighborhoods. Learn about the city's fascinating history and awe in the sights and sounds of America's greatest city. On The 4PM tour enjoy exclusive access to a private cemetery.

Come with us in this unique French Quarter walking tour. There's no better way to experience the rich culture of New Orleans than booking a tour with us, where you'll see everything!

For over 18 years, we've offered visitors the most unforgettable, unique tours of New Orleans by teaming up with local guides who live and breathe New Orleans.

Our friendly, professional, and passionate local guides can tell you anything and everything you want to know about New Orleans' colourful past history or current events. Just ask anyone who's been on one of our tours!

Whether you want to eat and drink your way through Bourbon Street or hear a spine-tingling tale from the French Quarter, we have something for you! Book your tour today!

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this two-hour ghost tour led by a local historian. Learn about real ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property; this is not about theatrics. This is the only historically accurate tour.

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry since the early 1800s! We will go to all the local favorite hot spots for amazing dishes (4-5) that have proven the test of time and the local taste buds you could try the muffuletta, Po-Boys, chargrilled oysters, crawfish, gumbo, beignets, pralines and many many more!

Led by local historian, learn about the rich & diverse history of the world's most famous or "infamous" street. Explore Bourbon street during off peak hours to avoid crowds and distractions.You’ll start at the top near Canal St and end at America’s oldest bar, that has been serving drinks since 1732. Halfway through we’ll stop for Louisiana’s official state doughnut and Big Easy style coffee with chicory, a local favorite.

Listen to stories & tales about the city's most recognized cocktails and which libation was even a favorite of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. You'll learn about the origins of Bourbon St starting in the 18th century with the royal family of France. As you make your way down the street you’ll hear how the street modernized during WWII and the population change with the influx of servicemen and how The Big Easy was once home to the most popular burlesque acts in the US as well as one of the hot spots for the mafia in the 1950s and political corruption.

Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see.

Learn about the rich & diverse history of the world's most famous or "infamous" street. Explore Bourbon street in the morning hours to avoid crowds and distractions.You’ll start at the top near Canal st and end at America’s oldest bar, that has been serving drinks since 1732. Halfway through we’ll stop for Louisiana’s official state doughnut and Big Easy style coffee with chicory, a local favorite.

Listen to stories & tales about the city's most famous cocktails and which libation was even a favorite of founding father, Benjamin Franklin. You'll learn about the origins of Bourbon st starting in the 18th century with the royal family of France. As you make your way down the street you’ll hear how the street changed with the influx of sailors in the 40s and the local fame of its burlesque dancers in the 50s and 60s and their involvement with notorious politicians & mobsters of the time.

Your local guide will share personal stories & secrets from growing up in the Big Easy.

Take a stroll down through the supernatural realm of New Orleans. This private tour led by one of our local lore experts include the city's most famous voodoo queen. The walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and explores many famous locations. Your group will discover the architecture of the French Quarter and visit the home of Marie Laveau, the powerful priestess who practiced the religion in and around the quarter in the 1800s. New Orleans’ history and culture are ever-present in the colorful homes, above-ground tombs, and voodoo legends that you will unearth on this mesmerizing tour. While we do visit the outside of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and explore cemetery topics and grave culture, we do not enter any cemeteries on this tour.

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in America's most haunted city. Visit the top 10 haunted locations in New Orleans on your. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. 

To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour/investigation guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. This is a two hour walking tour.

Let's embark on a journey together as we unearth New Orleans' most sinister figures. Listen to the haunting whispers of a tragic lover and sink into the reality of Vampirism.

Partake of Elixirs, leave offerings of baubles and beads, and pray it's enough to keep the demons at bay.

Every tour is unique and brought to you by a member of our community that is well-versed in the dark history of New Orleans. This tour is strictly for 21 and over. Please be advised, we do not enter any buildings. This is an outdoor walking tour.

Please arrive at the check in location 30 minutes prior to departure. Late arrivals will not be guaranteed a spot on tour. Please keep in mind each tour is unique and no to tours look the exact same.

New Orleans has long been the culinary and cultural capital of the United States. Visitors come to New Orleans to enjoy the city's delicacies, while chefs come to establish culinary empires and legacies. Come join us and experience some of the French Quarter's tastiest offerings.

This tour of New Orleans' oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has history, culture, architecture, and all the great stories that help you really understand what this city is all about! We keep our group size at 12 or fewer guests to make in a fun, personal experience.

Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground with a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector). Stroll down the streets of the French Quarter while hearing detailed stories about New Orleans. This tour gives meaning to the saying 'laissez les bon temps rouler', the Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll." You will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside, however some do not.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Immerse yourself in New Orleans’ haunted side on this private evening walking tour. As you explore haunted sites in the French Quarter, such as the LaLaurie House and many others, your local guide will entertain you with stories about ghosts, voodoo, vampires and witchcraft that are sure to give you goose bumps! You'll also stop by a local bar to enjoy drinks (not included.) Tour ends a few blocks from departure point in the French Quarter. Locations advertised subject to change based on availability.

Please contact local supplier to confirm tour time on your selected day.

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks.
A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.

When one thinks of New Orleans, one of the first things that pops into our head is Mardi-Gras and Jazz. But this is not only what New Orleans has to offer. This Private New Orleans Walking Tour has the secrets to what the city truly is! Let your guide indulge you in the secrets that the city holds.
The city of New Orleans dazzles all the travellers that come across it. It has amazing architecture and of course one of the locations that stands out the most is the French Quarter. In the French Quarter you will find Caribbean, French, Spanish and of course American influences.
Discover and explore the city with a local expert at your entire disposition during 2 or 3 hours!

Get insights into the history of New Orleans during this private 2-hour walking tour. Travel through time, from the city's founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not.

Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to the top-notch bands in the city’s best bars. The city’s known as the Birthplace of Jazz, and the musical scene is very much alive and well in New Orleans!

Join your favorite local for this New Orleans jazz tour to hear all about the past and present of this iconic musical city, from the park known as the Ground Zero of Jazz through to the contemporary clubs. In a city packed with places to listen to music, what could be better than having a local host by your side to help you steer clear of the tourist traps and seek out the authentic, hidden gems?

See where it all began – at the Congo Square area of what’s now Louis Armstrong Park, where musical styles mingled as slaves, and free people of color gathered on their days off. Seek out further influences as you learn about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen.

Explore anything and everything New Orleans in a guided walking tour. This 'New Orleans Five-in-One Extravaganza Tour' is the one and only tour that provides visitors with five different tours combined. It's a great way to experience all the top New Orleans tours in a 2-hour  (approx) period. Guests will visit all the most popular locations during this tour, inside the French Quarter. Guests will also visit locations that are considered the locals sweet spots! This tour includes history, ghosts, vampires, voodoo, celebrity homes and filming locations.

A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks during the tour.  Join this tour where learning is intoxicating!

Oak Alley Plantation features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm equipment. Guests will tour the plantation, then spend an unforgettable 3 hours in a comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. As part of this tour, you will visit the area that was damaged when the levee broke during Hurricane Katrina and swept the residents and their homes away.

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in New Orleans than its ghost and voodoo stories.

On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about ghosts and voodoo and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in New Orleans as you visit New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, St Louis Cathedral and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see New Orleans from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!

Withlocals Treasures of New Orleans Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

It’s always Happy Hour in the French Quarter but Nightly Spirits has found drink specials so cheap it’s scary! Join us on a 2-hour tour of some of the most haunted bars in the Big Easy with our New Orleans ghost tours. We’ll show you the best off-the-beaten-path dives as well as where to drink on Bourbon Street and not break the bank. While you sip on your utterly affordable alcoholic spirits, we will share stories of the most outrageously eerie otherworldly spirits. You’ll hear tales about the dead that haven’t quite moved on, visit some of the most haunted places in the city, and get to know the spirits that haunt the locals…and the places that the locals haunt. So, raise your glasses high and toast to the lowest prices and the best Booze and Boos New Orleans has to offer.

*Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability.
*All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.

Do you prefer museums over movie theaters or sporting events? Is your budget for non-fiction books way too high?

Well friend, you have found your people; but be warned, we pull no punches... There will be no sugar-coating of New Orleans’ wild history on this tour. Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on religion and culture, to what makes the architecture in our city so incredibly unique; from our historical red light district, to the earliest notes of jazz.

This tour will have you laughing and crying as you grapple with all that New Orleans has gone through to get where it is today. History lovers, join us on an adventure through the real, gritty history of New Orleans.

Our Dark History New Orleans ghost tour is 90 minutes of story after story about New Orleans, her haunted buildings, haunted cemeteries, haunted parks, and haunted spirits that just won’t leave her alone. You will be led through the French Quarter by one our famous costumed tour guides, along a walking route that covers ~1 mile and visits as many haunted sites in New Orleans that we could cram into 90 minutes. We have the best-trained guides in the industry that will give you an experience to remember!

*Tour route is subject to change based on events and availability.

This New Orleans food tour has every culinary taste covered. With a history-savvy guide leading the way, you’ll walk from classic Creole restaurants and neighborhood sandwich shops to hot sauce bars and artisanal candy stores. Visit up to five locations to sample diverse foods representing the breadth of Louisiana’s culinary heritage, including dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas and pralines. Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine and, when possible, hear the chefs discuss their influences. Enjoy plenty of food on this afternoon tour.

Please note: all venues are subject to change based on availability. This tour features a set menu and does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free, pork-free or vegetarian option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.

Combining the history of Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans-style cocktails, this event is a feast for the senses! 

Along with your guide you will visit up 6 locations: award-winning seafood restaurants, James Beard Award-nominated craft cocktail lounges, Creole restaurants, artisanal candy stores and more.

Once inside you’ll sample up to 8 or more different dishes that represent the modern expressions of our culinary heritage: classic dishes like gumbo, and muffulettas, but also new interpretations like savory fried plantains and curried pork skins!

We'll also enjoy 4 full-sized cocktails like the refreshing Pimm's Cup, the rum-heavy Hurricane, the classic Daiquiri and more!

This 4-hour gastronomic odyssey is our way of showing you where we like to go now, and what we like to eat and drink once we're there.

With so many dining and drinking options in New Orleans, why not try up to 6 different places in one fell swoop?!

Note: all venues subject to change based on availability.

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans private ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, your group will 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!

We are the originators of the ghost tour in New Orleans. We have been featured on every major television network worldwide for over 26 years. We are the only company that has a book documenting the original paranormal investigations of the locations on the ghost tour. We are the oldest and largest tour company in New Orleans for over 2 decades. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour departure.

You will observe some of the most notable landmarks in the city including St. Louis Cathedral as well as Louis Armstrong park, guided by a local historian with over 30 years of knowledge.

We have over 300 years of death in our European city on American soil. There are many sorted reasons for the extreme high number of dearly departed. The souls that once lived here love communicating their stories to those who are willing to listen. On our Ghost tour you will hear about the actual events and captivating stories that reveal the details behind New Orleans history and hauntings. We will intrigue you with the colorful histories of those who chose to call New Orleans home and left us with their eerie stories and dark secrets. Walk with us among the shadows of their legends, down the uneven streets dimly lit by gas lights. Have your cameras ready. You never know what spirit might want to say hello.

Shrouded in mystery, driven by beating drums, and populated by some of the most fascinating—and virile—deities in modern theology, voodoo has been intriguing outsiders since it first arrived in New Orleans.

Your tour begins on Basin Street, just steps away from the famous tomb which allegedly holds the remains of Marie Laveau herself. After a brief lesson on the differences between Haitian Voodoo, New Orleans Voodoo, Santeria, and Hoodoo, guests are led to Congo Square, site of Laveau’s countless ceremonies and rituals. From this sacred ground you’ll make your way to Laveau’s old home, the place she raised her children by day and practiced spiritual workings with a bigass snake around her neck by night. Zombie lore, pandemic history, and some old timey propaganda await you on Dauphine Street, where your guide will reveal the truth about voodoo dolls and traditional Afro-Caribbean medicine, all through the lens of ancestor worship and “magic” in America’s Most Haunted City.

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with a local guide who focuses on the people, places, and historic events that comprise the city's unique culture. Discover New Orleans through open discussion and engagement while learning what makes the French Quarter special with the help of an expert, friendly local.

Please make contact with the guide BEFORE submitting a booking request to confirm availability and to discuss any remaining post-COVID limitations.

Embark on a tour of the French Quarter and step into a living history book. With the original grid of streets still intact and the beautifully preserved buildings, this iconic New Orleans neighborhood offers a vivid glimpse into the city's rich and colorful past.

As you walk with us, jazz and blues serve as the soundtrack, resonating from tucked-away bars, intimate courtyards, and lively street musicians.

Our guided tours offer a deep dive into the Quarter's storied history. Wander past the timeless façades with ornate ironwork balconies, and you'll be regaled with tales from when Spanish, French, Creole, and American influences converged to craft this unique enclave.

Rich, cultural heritage and sheer aesthetic beauty coupled with intriguing and informative stories that only a local with ancestral ties can give you, this New Orleans History Tour promises a sensory-filled adventure that lingers long after you've left.

You will have a chance to see the most famous things in French Quater, New Orleans and have the recognizable city as your background for the shoot. I will make sure you have great pictures to take home—a unique souvenir of your time in New Orleans. We do this for several years and love it! We have several publications about our experience. You can check part of an article about our experience in the Whereyat magazine on the screenshot.
Group size is a maximum of 4,5 people to keep this experience as personal as possible, if your booking is for less than 4,5 people you will be paired with other people to share this experience (you will still get your photos severely, not as a group).

We will be covering as much spots as possible from the locations mentioned in the list (depending on how fast all the group will be moving).

Explore tales of tragedy, murder, misadventure, and mayhem dating back centuries in New Orlean’s colorful French Quarter, with added layers of historic context and cultural insight provided by your expert guide.

Hear of young lovers Zack and Addie, whose burgeoning romance was cut shockingly short in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.

Take in neighborhood highlights including Père Antoine Alley and Jackson Square, and learn of the key figures who have shaped New Orleans society over the centuries.

At The Old Ursuline Convent, your guide blends Catholic teachings with supernatural stories, to paint a picture of New Orlean’s spiritual scene since the arrival of the first settlers.

Uncover paranormal mysteries in many of the French Quarter’s oldest and most haunted buildings with your guide, including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop

Hear true crime tales from the historic French Quarter’s distant past, like the harrowing story of high-society socialite Madame LaLaurie.

Explore the vibrant French Quarter with a Pirate and discover its rich history and fascinating tales.

These incredible storytellers are going to explain what life was really like for a Pirate in New Orleans in the early 1800’s. You’ll hear about the sword fights, the smuggling and the rum. You’ll learn about the Pirate’s involvement in the Battle of New Orleans, customs, traditions, and you will find out where the treasure is buried!

History buffs, Pirate fans, families, friends and even co-workers love this tour! Book this French Quarter Pirate Tour before it sells out!

Combine the ultimate tour of New Orleans with a morning walking tour of the French Quarter followed by an afternoon driving tour of areas outside the city center. This 6-7 hour, private guided tour will walk you through 1.5 miles of the best-known landmarks of the famous French Quarter, then explore surrounding areas by car to give you a comprehensive overview of the people, places, and history that define the city today. Stop for an optional lunch between the three-hour segments at a favorite local restaurant.

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this 2-hour ghost tour led by a local historian. Learn about real ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property - this is not about theatrics. This is the only historically accurate tour. This tour is not kid friendly and what you hear may shock you. Not for the faint of heart.

Join me for a spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and haunted locations!

Do you like to laugh and dark history? Then this tour is for you!

Public executions, pirates, vampires, and lot's of murder? Check, check, check, check!

What places will we visit?
*Jackson Square
*Pirates Alley
*A vampire store
*LaLaurie Mansion
*Ursuline Convent
*And many more!

I am a stand-up comedian/actor moonlighting as a tour guide. But you may have also seen me on your tv screens in Better Call Saul and Grey's Anatomy.

One guest said, "it's like drunk history but the guide isn't drunk...that's just her personality!"

There will be a bathroom/bar break half way through.

I am not a sheep herder, so my tour always has less than 10 guests. Gratuities are always appreciated.

*Age requirements: 18+ but if you have a cool kid who is tagging along, send me a message and we can figure out if the tour will be okay for them.

*The tour happens rain or shine.

Experience a walking tour of the historic Vieux Carre, the oldest sector of New Orleans, discussing its 300th anniversary, architecture and culture. Explore charming French Quarter streets lined with intriguing architectural features, elegant wrought iron balconies, and some of the oldest structures in the United States. Our knowledgeable guide will explain the city’s alluring culture and three centuries of captivating history. If option chosen, end your tour with Sugar Dusted Beignets and Cafe au Lait at the world-famous Cafe Du Monde.

Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look no further than our relationship with disease.

We'll take you on a historic and strange tour of the squalid conditions of mass disease that New Orleans has encountered. As well, we'll tell inspiring tales of coping with filthy and foul conditions.

Walk with us to uncover how epidemics such as Yellow Fever, Cholera, and more have infected our inhabitants and how our resilient city recovered. We'll talk about odd medical practices of long ago, including how voodoo and religion played a part in trying to contain the "uncontainable."

Included in the tour is a walk through the French Quarter to see where it all went down.

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Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in New Orleans and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in New Orleans, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever.

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Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson Square — a US National Historic Landmark — to see Creole townhouses, shotgun homes, historic mansions and the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Then hear tales of ghosts, voodoo and New Orleans' unique burial traditions on a walk at the legendary St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule.

• 2.hour food tour in the French Quarter
• Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking 
• Visit some of the most historic restaurants in the French Quarter
• Enjoy tasting New Orleans authentic cuisine 

The Oldest Food Tour in New Orleans. Family owned, Simply the BEST! The Best in Customer Service!

Tastebud Tours will not cancel your Tour like other companies. We are
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Eat your way through the French Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like pralines, po-boys, jambalaya, gumbo, and other Creole specialties, possibly a Lagniappe. Learn about the city's culinary history, which is strongly influenced by Louisiana’s French heritage, Fantastic food and history. We do this by offering the top-rated food tours in New Orleans, a walk through the heart of the French Quarter. This Tour Operates Rain or Shine. Tastebud Tours has your Table reservation for your party, unlike other Food tours who have you standing up while you eat.

Wanna get weird? Walk with us, fam.

Curated by parapsychologist Dr. Edward Simon, this adults-only walking tour time machine transports you back through the minds of the city’s most wicked and to the ill-fated settlement that famed occultist Aleister Crowley referred to as the “Quartier Macabre,” a city lost between life and God, a place that even time has overlooked.

One night, we’ll uncover Gallatin Street's scandalous past as a bustling red-light district, hearing the story of Bricktop Jackson, the fiery lady of the night who cut as many throats as she captured hearts. Or, we may find ourselves at the doorstep of the city’s first and most powerful witch coven, whispering legends of magick rituals before getting shaken and stirred by the vampire lore at the Old Ursuline Convent.

Wherever the road travels, you’ll be led and engaged by a master storyteller tasked to make your stay in our city one you won’t soon forget.

Book fast, or forever rue, boo.

Expect a few laughs, a few chills, and a little morbidity.

A walking tour of no more than 12 guests. We’ll get to know each other at the top of the tour--where everybody is from, what other tours they’ve been on, interests, and such. I will customize a walk to include everyone’s interests, ghostly, morbid, or historical. Once underway, we will walk about 1.25 miles (2 km) along the sidewalks of the French Quarter. It won’t be like a death march -- there will be plenty of stopping as I share the stories of the homes, businesses, galleries, and alleyways along the way. Sometimes we’ll even make it to the banks of the mighty Mississippi. Along this walk I will share legends of ghosts, werewolves, vampires, Voodoo, witchcraft, pirates, serial killers, and whatever else comes to mind. I'll sneak in some history, architecture, and such -- you won't even know it happened. There will be a bar break halfway through the tour.

Get ready for a spooky evening with this 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans' haunted history. Start in the French Quarter, the city's oldest neighborhood, and visit multiple haunted locations throughout the area. This spine-tingling tour combines the supernatural and the rich history of New Orleans. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab drinks at bars along the tour route. Some bars allow kids inside however some do not.

Here is your chance to go on a real ghost adventure! It is common for guests to experience cold spots, see apparitions, and some have actually caught orbs and apparitions in pictures that they took during the tour. New Orleans has a very rich history, countless unsolved mysterys including both documented unsolved murders and suicides, and it also has some powerful paranormal activity. That is probably why it is referred to as the most haunted city in the United States.  A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.

This tour will be stopping along the tour route to allow guests to grab to go drinks and use the restroom whenever needed. 

 Welcome to the home of the Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Vibrant Vistas: Upper French Quarter Walking Tour” offers an enriching stroll through the Upper French Quarter, combining historical landmarks with the unique charm of New Orleans. Begin your tour in the heart of the French Quarter, soaking in the vibrant culture and architecture that define this iconic neighborhood. Continue to Jackson Square, a historic park surrounded by notable buildings, including the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. Visit this magnificent cathedral, a beacon of history and spirituality. Next, explore The Cabildo, a museum rich in Louisiana history and a site of significant historical events. Your journey takes you to Washington Artillery Park, a small yet significant spot offering great views of the Mississippi River and Jackson Square. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience the essence of the Upper French Quarter, with its blend of history, culture, and picturesque scenery.

During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional guide. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

Explore the history and culture of the Crescent City through the lens of craft cocktails on this pay-as-you-wish cocktail tour of New Orleans with a local guide!

Whether it’s our guides’ favorite local dive bars or a sophisticated speakeasy, you’ll get an appreciation for the city’s role in cocktail history while passing some top attractions in New Orleans.

At each stop, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about iconic drinks and choose the ones that really speak to your senses. You may indulge in a French 75, sip on the famous Sazerac, or enjoy another delicious libation that shows how French culture inspired the city’s bartenders and the traditions that continue to this day. Depending on your group’s interests, we can venture down Bourbon Street and try the notorious Hurricane.

Whether you’d like a tour tailored to your group’s interests or simply want to experience the essence of the city’s cocktail culture, our team is ready to show off New Orleans’ best cocktail bars!

From pirates to voodoo priestesses, this French Quarter tour will give you a new perspective of New Orleans and its fascinating – and sometimes sinister–history.

You’ll set out from Jackson Square with your tour guide into one of the oldest neighborhoods of New Orleans. Here in the Vieux Carre, you’ll hear how this Mississippi port became home to characters of all types, including criminals.

We’ll walk down Pirate’s Alley and hear legends behind its name as well as that of the Cabildo, formerly a prison site. We’ll pass by a mansion with a chilling past and one that highlights our nation’s complicated history of slavery. And no haunted tour dealing with the macabre and occult can omit the stories of voodoo and its so-called queen now interred in one of New Orleans’ famed above-ground cemeteries.

While our ghost tour tales may haunt you, you’ll also get a deeper look into the city’s heritage leading up to the American Civil War and see some top New Orleans attractions along the way!

When one thinks of New Orleans, one of the first things that pops into our head is Mardi-Gras and Jazz. But this is not only what New Orleans has to offer. This Private city tour of New Orleans has the secrets to what the city truly is! Let your guide indulge you in the secrets that the city holds.
The city of New Orleans dazzles all the travellers that come across it. It has amazing architecture and of course one of the locations that stands out the most is the French Quarter. In the French Quarter you will find Caribbean, French, Spanish and of course American influences. You will also visit the garden district.
Discover and explore the city with a local expert at your entire disposition during 4 hours!

New Orleans stands as one of the most unique culinary destinations in the U.S., known especially for a dish that carries with it the story of the city and its people: gumbo. On this food tour of the French Quarter, we’ll delight your taste buds with the various styles of gumbo and learn why this hearty dish captures the essence of the Crescent City.

With a local guide, you’ll be visiting beloved & lesser-known eateries serving up the best of gumbo, discovering the ingredients that go into creating the Creole,Cajun, Native American, and African influences that have evolved as immigrants shaped the city’s food scene.

This New Orleans food tour will have you soaking up rich history and the last of your bowl with some French bread, ending with a classic dessert with a story of its own.

Along the way, your tour guide will point out buildings that represent the city’s mix of cultures just as much as gumbo, including the Parisian-inspired Pontalba buildings and iconic St. Louis Cathedral.

If you only have a short amount of time but you want to see as much of the French Quarter as possible, this is your tour! We will move at a fast pace, but you'll be able to get all those pictures! We will see all the famous sites of the French Quarter in 45 minutes. There is not as much storytelling or history as you get on a typical two-hour tour, but your guide will follow-up with a recap of the tour and a list of recommended ways to enjoy New Orleans even more.

Explore haunted New Orleans with us, guided by history and chills. Unveil spirits using EMF detectors on our ghost tour! Experience the eerie side of New Orleans on our ghost tour! Visit Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Andrew Jackson Hotel, film spots from Interview With The Vampire and The Originals, Pirates Alley, and more! Each group gets an EMF detector for ghost hunting! Open to the public. Discover the spirits of NOLA with us!

This is the only tour that focuses on the heart of New Orleans - Jackson Square! There are so many stories to tell in this one iconic block. At first a gathering place for Native Americans, then a tiny French outpost, the Square holds the collective memories of all the people who have made this diverse city what it is today. Choctaw, French, African, Spanish, American, Italian, Vietnamese, Caribbean, and more have contributed to the Creole culture that makes this place unlike any other. We are passionate about this city and we love telling our stories.
Today, the Square is a community gathering place as well as the best place to see and buy great art, eat great food, and hear authentic jazz played by multi-generation musicians.
This tour covers a very small area and the Square has lots of benches, so it is particularly suited to anyone with limited mobility (or simply on a hot day!). Since it is only 45 minutes, you can squeeze it in among the rest of your New Orleans itinerary.

Dig into New Orleans' haunted history with this 2-hour ghost and mystery walking tour. Hear about ghosts, vampires, witches, Voodoo, and unexplained mysteries - a true 5-in-1 experience.

Here you will learn of unexplained cold case crimes, heinous murders, strange curses, and superstitions. Do vampires still roam the street of the French Quarter? Which haunted location is one of New Orleans' most infamous unsolved crimes? Did New Orleans Catholics fear Voodoo or did they secretly visit the alleyways and hidden courtyards of root doctors in secret for magical spells and mystical medicinals? Find out the truth behind some of the most bizarre stories in New Orleans history.

Discover the spirit of New Orleans as we tour iconic landmarks and neighborhoods that tell the story of the city’s incredible rebirth following Hurricane Katrina.

Our New Orleans tour will pass through two beautiful neighborhoods, the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, both known for their architecture styles and vibrant music scenes that, thanks to their position above the Mississippi River, were spared from the 2005 storm’s floods. Among other neighborhoods known for music culture, you may be familiar with Tremé, where you’ll discover artists who called this neighborhood home as well as the site of beloved live music joint Ernie K-Doe Mother-in-Law Lounge.

Many musicians’ livelihoods were affected by Katrina, and we’ll have a chance to reflect on this tragedy and lives lost at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

After a tour stop at the levees breached during the storm, you’ll have a fuller picture of the city’s struggles and successes following one of the nation’s worst disasters.

Hop-On the City Sightseeing tour to experience 300 Years of New Orleans history, culture & fun! Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing provides an experience like no other in New Orleans. Buses visit each stop every 25 minutes to allow visitors the best use of their time. The 1 hour 30 minute tour visits the French Quarter, Garden District, plus New Orleans best attractions like The National World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World, Jackson Square, Arts District, and Magazine Street Shopping Districts. Ticket holders enjoy discounts at attractions, restaurants and shops along the way!

For your Garden District Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #12 to meet your tour guide for a 45 minute tour of this historic and sophisticated neighborhood and learn about Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles that make up this area.

With your local New Orleans tour guide taking care of the driving, sit back and enjoy the peaceful Garden District, where you’ll fall for its stunning Victorian mansions. More eclectic architecture can be found in the Marigny neighborhood, known for its shotgun-style houses and colorful Creole cottages. You may even want to return to enjoy some live music in the evening along Frenchmen Street!

In Tremé, you’ll discover the history of jazz, passing by such landmarks as Louis Armstrong Park and St. Augustine Church. For those who enjoy nature and scenic views, we’ll stop at Audubon Park in Uptown or City Park in Mid-City, both known for their stately oak trees adorned with Spanish moss.

Whatever your wishes for sightseeing in New Orleans, we’re ready to put together the perfect driving tour for you and your group!

As you journey through the French Quarter in this city exploration game, you'll discover the neighborhood’s haunted history—from the shocking past of Jackson Square to the gruesome horrors of the LaLaurie Mansion. Follow step-by-step instructions and solve challenges to unlock local stories.

Are you ready for a spooky night walk in New Orleans?

SEMI-PRIVATE EXPERIENCE

New Orleans is so much more than nightlife!

Join us for this French Quarter tour showcasing its historic sights, sounds…and amazing food smells! On this walking tour, we will discuss interesting history, admire the beautiful architecture, provide insight to Creole cuisine, and divulge movie filming locations. We may even sneak a peek into some of the beautiful Creole courtyards!

Perfect as a French Quarter orientation or for those looking to enrich their New Orleans stay.

You’ll also learn about some of the best New Orleans restaurants and the city’s most famous dishes…and where to get them!

Plus, in this small group of just 9 people (max!), you will have the opportunity to get personalized recommendations from your guide on where to go and what to do during the rest of your stay, specific to your interests!

Take in the city's rich history with this exclusive New Orleans Unlimited Sightseeing Package – includes a 3-Day (72 Hour) Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, a 45-minute Walking Tour of the French Quarter, and a 45-minute Walking Tour of the Garden District! Hop-On FUN on the Open-Top Double-Deckers and Hop-Off to Explore! This Package explores 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture, narrated live in English by your very own Tour Host.

For your Garden District Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #12 to meet your tour guide for a 45 minute tour of this historic and sophisticated neighborhood and learn about Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles that make up this area.

For your French Quarter Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #1 and head to our Jackson Square Ticket Office (700 Decatur Street) to meet your tour guide for a stroll through the historic French Quarter and marvel at the culture and architecture of America's most fascinating neighborhood.

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture on a 2-hour walk around the French Quarter. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a local guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, with special attention to the history and the features of French and Spanish architecture. Hear the stories of the 18th and 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this unique area. Buildings included in this tour range from Creole Colonial buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and Madame John's Legacy to the 20th Century Louisiana Supreme Court. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.

This tour takes a trip through the French Quarter with an emphasis on how Jews have contributed to the multi-ethnic gumbo known as New Orleans. The Jewish community has had an active presence in New Orleans since colonial times, contributing to our culture, business, and music. As you walk through the original city, you’ll learn about the earliest Jewish settlers, who could easily have lost their identity in a Catholic colony.

You’ll see where those who arrived in the 19th and 20th centuries lived and worked. You’ll learn how they contributed to the development and growth of the city, adding to the unique mingling of the old world and new that is New Orleans. Jews are among the strongest preservationists of the French Quarter and one of its most significant achievements, jazz. They are also having an impact on that other great New Orleans cultural contribution to the world, food.

As you arrive in New Orleans, you'll be embraced by the soulful sounds of jazz, the aroma of delectable Creole cuisine, and the spirit of celebration that never ends. Get ready for a journey through the heart of American culture!

Step into the lively French Quarter, where history comes alive in every corner. Explore the iconic Bourbon Street, famous for its vibrant nightlife and diverse entertainment. Don't miss out on the historic architecture, unique shops, and street performers that make the French Quarter truly special.

Immerse yourself in the city's history at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active cathedral in the United States. Wander through the historic neighborhoods and discover the captivating stories behind New Orleans' magnificent buildings.

No visit to New Orleans is complete without sampling its famous cuisine. From beignets at Café du Monde and much more! This is a part walking and driving tour.

New Orleans always has had its adventurous spirit, and that spirit is not just restricted to the men. In this tour, the only of its kind, we will discover the great women of New Orleans’ past - in every field: politics, piracy, culinary, entertainment, science and some jobs best not mentioned.

This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you to popular highlights in "the Quarter" and the Treme, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Congo Square, along with some lesser-known gems, all while telling you fascinating stories about your surroundings.

We then pedal to the charming oak-lined Garden District, stopping to admire the lavish historic homes of New Orleans, and talk about some of their most famous occupants. History, architecture, celebrities; this neighborhood has it all!

Tour length: Approximately 9 mi.

Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

The French Quarter is known as one of the most haunted places in America, and with so many ghost tours to choose from, the best choice is this 1-hour carriage tour from the award-winning Royal Carriages, recently awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award. Instead of walking around with a large group of people, you'll travel to and from haunted locations comfortably in a mule-drawn carriage guided by a professional tour. Learn about all the history, culture, and architecture in addition to the ghostly spirits that refuse to leave.

Recently awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award, this trip offers a 1-hour private carriage which is perfect for couples or small families who are looking to experience the French Quarter in the most authentic way. Ride through the historic neighborhoods of New Orleans and discover the amazing history, culture, and architecture of the French Quarter with your local, professional, and licensed guide who will be guiding you through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in America with the help of his trusted carriage mule. Learn the basics of New Orleans history and discover fascinating anecdotes about the people and places that have contributed to making the city truly unique and unforgettable. This is limited to 4 people.

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St Vincent de Paul Cemetery, where your learn about our fascinating funerary customs. You'll then cruise through the historic French Quarter. Your guide will tell you stories of New Orleans and its most famous characters, as well as giving their personal recommendations for places to visit during your stay. You’ll see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Frenchmen St, and more while enjoying a leisurely ride through the oldest, most vibrant Creole neighborhoods of the city.

Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

Did you know New Orleans has a vibrant microbrewery scene? Come taste for yourself! What could be better than a bike ride from one craft beer to the next, interspersed with the sights and stories of New Orleans? Not much, if you ask us.

We'll pedal to our first brew at Parleaux Beer Lab. Next we'll zig-zag together through the the Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter, stopping for two more brews along the route. Between refreshing libations, you'll get to see and hear about some of New Orleans most beautiful neighborhoods.

Frosty beers and a bike ride with friends - old and new; it's the best way to get off the beaten path and enjoy this city like a local.

This haunted history tour explores the grim history of the very old and spooky French Quarter. Escape into the past as the guides provide you with an eerie, yet fun-filled adventure. You'll visit sites of documented hauntings taken from police records, city archives, and other professional paranormal investigations. Ghosts and phantoms still haunt the legendary Vieux Carre. The tour guide will have a real piece of paranormal equipment to use during this tour.
During this tour, guests will learn all about the dark, seedy history that New Orleans is hiding in the beautiful old homes and down the dimly lit streets of the mysterious French Quarter, originally called the Vieux Carre. This tour will keep anyone intrigued and truly is not for the faint of heart.

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour will take you to New Orleans' most haunted locations. On this 90-minute ghost tour, you'll learn the secrets of the French Quarter's ghosts and haunted past.

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

The most affordable Bike Tour of New Orleans!

Beat the crowds and avoid the traffic with this early morning tour of Louisiana’s most visited attraction, New Orleans’ French Quarter. The tour starts and ends at our bike shop located conveniently near the French Quarter, one block off Frenchmen Street in the Faubourg Marigny neighbourhood.

We will set you up on a bicycle before your tour guide and a group of no more than 12 bike riders set off for the French Quarter. This hour tour features some of the most influential places in New Orleans’ storied past.

We offer a very unique and all-inclusive 4 or 5 hour tour r of one of the most unique and diverse cities in the world.

We show our guests New Orleans in a way that includes the rich
history from the beginning in 1718 and show your small group All of New Orleans and the favorite sites, while explaining everything. We invite your questions and realize that you are here to see and Learn about this beautiful city, and we are here just for your group. As stated, this is a private tour for your group only. (We can fit 6 adults)

So, relax in a very comfortable full size customized Van, or in a luxury SUV. (See pic)

Here are some of the areas we cover on a typical tour: French Quarter, Mississippi river, Lake Pontchartrain, Flood control, Bayous, Mansions, Garden District, Architecture, Cemeteries, Neighborhoods, Cajun & Creole Cultures, Slavery, Battle of New Orleans, Civil War, catholic church influence, and more.

"We guarantee you will laugh and learn!"

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Our master storytellers will walk you through the French Quarter where you'll discover its unique culture, architecture, and history. Hear stories of our Voodoo Queen and learn about the religion of Voodoo. Each guide is unique, and no two tours are the same!

Crescent City Christmas: A Festive Tour of New Orleans” is a magical journey through the most iconic and festive locations in New Orleans during the holiday season. Begin your tour in the French Quarter, where the historic streets are adorned with holiday decorations, creating a charming and festive atmosphere. Continue to Jackson Square, a central hub in the French Quarter that transforms into a picturesque Christmas scene, complete with lights, decorations, and often live music. Next, visit Washington Artillery Park, offering not only a great view of Jackson Square but also a festive ambiance with its holiday decor. Then, immerse yourself in the musical spirit of the season at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, where you can learn about the city’s rich jazz heritage and enjoy seasonal music. Conclude your tour at Christmas Quarters, a unique store specializing in Christmas decorations and ornaments, perfect for finding a holiday keepsake.

This walking tour combines Hollywood horror with New Orleans' haunted history. We provide a half-ghost tour and half-movie tour emphasizing scary film productions. Perfect for fans of horror movies and the occult side of French Quarter history. Film sites include The Originals, AHS Coven, Interview with the Vampire, and Haunted Mansion. No other tour company offers this unique hybrid experience in the French Quarter.

This walking tour includes a multitude of filming locations including: The Originals, NCIS New Orleans, American Horror Story, King Creole, The Princess and the Frog, Interview with the Vampire, Runaway Jury, Your Honor, Renfield, Angel Heart, The Simpsons, Chef, Now You See Me, Lolita, and many more.

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of New Orleans from a unique perspective! Get to know New Orleans on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all!

Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see New Orleans at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Jackson Square, Lalaurie Mansion, French Market, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included.

Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

This tour provides in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in Americas most haunted city. Visit the top haunted locations in New Orleans during this investigation. This tour includes the history behind the locations, ghost stories, the background on NOLA Vampires and learn about New Orleans Voodoo. A real EMF meter - ghost/paranormal detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location.

During this investigation investigators and guests will be visiting many locations covering the 78 blocks that the French Quarter is made of. Guests should keep in mind that the French Quarter is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States.

No entry will be gained into any private locations. Narrations and investigation takes place on the sidewalks outside each location. No entry into private homes will take away from the experience!

One of the best things to do in New Orleans! This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to the oldest cemetery in operation in New Orleans, the Saint Louis #1 Cemetery. Starting in the French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries in history. Journey with your local operator through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs and why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb. Hear of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, the Society Tombs, the Musician's Tomb, Bernard Marigny and even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour. COVID-19 NOTIFICATION: Until the Archdiocese reopens St. Louis #1 Cemetery, there is no admittance & not included in the pricing of this tour.