Ghosts of the French Quarter Tour

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Description

With over 300 years since its founding, the Crescent City has endured through incredible hardships. From violent beginnings in an underdeveloped wilderness, through the horrors of slavery and colonization, and ultimately its development as a port town, New Orleans has seen it ALL: duels, massive fires, embattled conflicts, rampant disease, and devastating hurricanes. It’s no wonder that the French Quarter is considered one of the most haunted locations in America, if not the most haunted! And also why New Orleans ghost tours are on every visitor’s bucket list!

Based on true events
Steeped in tragedy, the city’s mysterious past has a way of colliding with the present. Travel back in time as we explore the most prominent news stories and facts behind the legends and folktales of the city’s paranormal occurrences, often stemming from the darker side of history.

Tour info

Duration
2 hours
Group Size
Up to 9
Price starts at
$39$49
Languages
English
Meeting Point

CC’s Coffee House at 941 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Dropoff location

CC’s Coffee House at 941 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

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Why take this tour?

Uncover the chilling tales and haunted history of New Orleans on this unforgettable French Quarter ghost tour. With over 300 years of triumphs and tragedies, the Crescent City’s past is as mysterious as it is captivating. From duels and fires to deadly plagues and hurricanes, New Orleans has endured it all, leaving behind a tapestry of legends and ghostly encounters. Based on true events, this tour takes you deep into the darker side of the city’s history, where tragedy and folklore collide. Explore stories of vampires linked to the infamous Casket Girls at the Old Ursuline Convent, the horrifying crimes of Delphine Lalaurie at her Royal Street mansion, and a “spirited” dining table at a fine-dining restaurant where the past meets the present.

You’ll also learn about different types of hauntings—residual, intelligent, and more—while visiting the most haunted locations in America’s most haunted city. Perfect for history buffs and thrill-seekers alike, this tour delivers spine-tingling stories in a small-group setting. Book now and walk in the footsteps of the departed on a journey that blends fact, folklore, and the paranormal.

Included

  • Guided Walking Tour

  • Licensed Local Guide

Excluded

  • Guide Gratuity

  • Transportation

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ll meet at: CC’s Coffee House at 941 Royal Street, New Orleans, LA 70116.
While the subject matter is quite creepy and macabre, our standard ghost tour can be best thought of as meriting a PG-13 rating –– this lets us raise or lower the fear factor depending who is on the tour! There are NO jump scares on the tour.
This tour covers approximately 1 mile, with periods of standing for up to 15 minutes; guests will be walking or standing throughout the entire two-hour tour.
While we try to adjust for our younger guests, think of the tour as a PG-13 scary movie. If your youngsters can handle that, they’ll have a blast on this tour.
This tour will max out at 9 guests. We pride ourselves on small group sizes so you’ll never be a part of one of those massive tour groups!
Our tours run rain or shine; please bring an umbrella or poncho in order to stay dry during the tour. If the weather is severe enough that it poses a danger, we will call you to explain our decision and discuss alternatives (this is why it’s very important to list a good cell phone number when booking online!). If we cancel a tour because of severe weather, all guests will be given a full refund.
The tour flows from place to place, so stopping for food will not be possible. We HIGHLY recommend that you have a decent meal before the tour and we will give you great recommendations for afterward!
Actually, no! Although you may have seen it spelled that way before, in nearly every biography and academic book written about Delphine Lalaurie, the second L is lowercased. We do our utmost best to keep things as fact-based as possible on our tours, so for the sake of historical accuracy, we delved a little further and looked up newspaper articles of the time. In the infamous account reported in the New Orleans Bee the day after the shocking events took place in 1834, they indeed spelled her name with only one capital L.

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Tour Duration

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

Accessibility

Wheelchair-friendly with advance notice!

Wheelchair-friendly with advance notice!

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 72 hours before the tour for a full refund or purchase TripSafe Protection at checkout for maximum flexibility.

Cancel up to 72 hours before the tour for a full refund or purchase TripSafe Protection at checkout for maximum flexibility.

Weather Considerations

Tours run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

Tours run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.

Public Tour Size

Limited to just 9 people for an intimate and personalized experience.

Limited to just 9 people for an intimate and personalized experience.

Private Tour Pricing

Enjoy an exclusive and personalized experience with a private tour, starting at just $299.

Enjoy an exclusive and personalized experience with a private tour, starting at just $299.

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