New Orleans Ghost Tours
Walk the same French Quarter streets where 300 years of plague, fire, and murder left their mark. From the LaLaurie Mansion to St. Louis Cemetery, find out why New Orleans is the most haunted city in America.
New Orleans has more documented ghost stories per square mile than anywhere else in the country. That's what happens when you stack 300 years of plague, fire, slavery, and murder on top of each other in a city that never tears anything down. Every ghost tour does it a little differently. Some are theatrical, some are more historical, some let you hunt for spirits yourself. Here's what we've got.
-- Lenny
Choose Your Haunted Adventure
Whether you want spine-tingling tales, hands-on ghost hunting, or spirits of the liquid variety, we have the perfect New Orleans ghost tour for you.
Gators & Graveyards of New Orleans Combo
Two sides of Louisiana in one coordinated day: a Signature 16-seat airboat through gator country by day, and an evening shuttle to New Orleans' famous above-ground cemeteries, where you'll walk among the tombs with your guide.
Gators, Ghosts & Vampires of New Orleans Combo
Get the best of both worlds: a swamp airboat ride by day and a haunted French Quarter walking tour by night, all in one unforgettable day. Drive yourself to the dock or add the optional swamp shuttle.
TrendingEerie Nights: New Orleans Haunted Cemetery Shuttle Tour
A climate-controlled coach tour beyond the French Quarter. Visit haunted cemeteries, historic neighborhoods, and locations that walking tours can't reach — all from a comfortable seat.
TrendingADULTS ONLY Ghost & Vampire French Quarter Walking Tour
The Ghost & Vampire tour, uncensored and adults-only. Explicit stories, intimate groups of just 16 guests, and a bar stop midway. The stories guides can't tell when families are around.
TrendingUncensored No Karens or Kids Allowed 5 in 1 Wicked History Tour
No kids. No filters. Absolutely no Karens. Real occult practitioners, mid-tour bar break, and five topics on one walk: ghosts, vampires, voodoo, witchcraft, and true crime.
TrendingFrench Quarter Ghost & Vampire Walking Tour
A walking tour through the supernatural French Quarter. Visit haunted mansions, hear vampire legends, and discover locations featured on American Horror Story and Ghost Adventures.
PremiumParanormal Ghost Hunt in the French Quarter
A hands-on paranormal investigation experience in the French Quarter. Join an intimate group and use real ghost-hunting equipment at two haunted locations to search for evidence of the other side.
Walking TourGhosts of the Past: French Quarter Haunted Walk
Dive into the spooky past of New Orleans on this theatrical walking tour focused on historical hauntings. Skip the vampire stories and discover the authentic ghost legends that have made this city infamous.
21+Apparitions & Libations Haunted Pub Crawl
A 21+ walking tour through four of the French Quarter's most haunted bars. Your guide shares tales of murder, crimes of passion, and the paranormal. Ghost stories, dark history, and an adult atmosphere.
13+Vampires of New Orleans Haunted History Walking Tour
Step beyond the novels into the real vampire history of New Orleans on this 90-minute evening walking tour. Explore French Quarter streets that inspired Anne Rice while uncovering the legends that made this city the vampire capital of the world.
Walking TourNew Orleans Voodoo History Tour
A 90-minute walking tour through the French Quarter exploring the real history of voodoo in New Orleans. No jump scares, no Hollywood myths. Just good storytelling about one of the world's most misunderstood religions.
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All The Gory Details
An Easy Walk
Walking tours are less than a mile and under two hours with a break in the middle. It's an easy stroll at a leisurely pace, and you'll stop a lot to hear stories.
Bring Your Camera
Many guests report capturing orbs and unexplained images in their photos. Show your guide—they may tell you if you captured anything significant!
Famous Haunted Locations
Visit the infamous LaLaurie Mansion and locations featured on American Horror Story: Coven, Ghost Adventures, and Interview With a Vampire.
Licensed Tour Guides
New Orleans requires all tour guides to pass a rigorous city-administered history and safety exam. You're in good hands on our tours.
What You'll Discover
Haunted Locations
Buildings with documented paranormal activity, including the LaLaurie Mansion and Sultan's Palace.
Vampire Legends
New Orleans' real vampire history, from the Casket Girls to modern-day sightings.
Voodoo History
The truth about New Orleans voodoo, Marie Laveau, and the spiritual traditions that shaped the city.
True Crime Stories
Chilling true stories of murder, mystery, and madness from the French Quarter's dark past.
Private Ghost Tours
Available for groups small and large. Perfect for bachelor/bachelorette parties, corporate gatherings, church groups, conventions, family reunions, and more.
For walking tours, groups of 28 or fewer fit in one tour group. Larger groups can be split across multiple guides (city law limits guests per guide).
Tell us about your group and we'll put together a custom quote.
Why Book Your Ghost Tour With Gators & Ghosts?
Expert Storytellers
Our guides are historians, actors, and paranormal enthusiasts who bring the stories to life—not just people reading from a script.
Locals Who Know the Secrets
Tour guides often take different routes and do their own research. You'll get unique stories other tours don't tell.
It's New Orleans
Tours generally start at a bar with drink specials and stop at one halfway through. This is the Big Easy, after all!
What Our Guests Say
"We had a large party of 18 people and did the ghost tour and swamp tour. Everyone had an amazing time. Highly recommend both tours! Leonard was great and quick to reply to all my questions. Thank you for making our tours seamless!"
— 5/5 Star Review from Rena P., Anaheim, CA
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Ghost Tour FAQs
How long is the walk?+
Our walking tours are about an hour and 45 minutes long. You generally cover about a mile of ground. It's an easy walk and you stop a lot to hear stories.
Where do we park for the tour?+
There are paid parking lots on Basin St. and on the corner of Conti and N. Rampart St. Prices vary depending on what's happening in the city that day. If you're staying at a French Quarter hotel, we recommend walking to the tour site.
Where do the tours leave from?+
We have a few different starting locations. After you've booked your tour, we send a confirmation email with all the details, including where your tour starts.
Can we drink on the tour?+
Sure! It's New Orleans. You're legally allowed to drink on the streets as long as your drink is in a plastic container. Tours generally start at a bar and stop at one halfway through, often with drink specials. Just note: guests who become disruptive may be asked to leave with no refund. Please drink in moderation.
What happens if it rains?+
Bring a poncho or umbrella! Tours run rain or shine — some say the ghosts are more active when it rains. We only cancel during dangerous weather (lightning, hurricanes), and you'll receive a full refund or reschedule option.
Should we tip our tour guides?+
Absolutely! Tipping 15-20% of your tour cost is standard and greatly appreciated — similar to what you'd tip at a restaurant. Our guides are passionate locals who rely on tips as a significant part of their income. A great guide can make your experience unforgettable. If they do, let them know!
What happens if it rains?+
Tours run rain or shine. If you show up in the rain, your guide will be there. We only cancel if conditions become dangerous, and in that case you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Is this tour wheelchair or scooter accessible?+
It depends on the tour. Our walking tours around the French Quarter generally work fine for wheelchairs and scooters since they're on city streets and sidewalks. Our covered pontoon swamp boat is also wheelchair accessible. For bus and shuttle tours, the buses don't have lifts or room to store a scooter, but a collapsible wheelchair can usually be accommodated if you can manage the steps to board. Airboats are not wheelchair accessible. If you have mobility concerns, contact us and we'll help find the best fit.
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Where You'll Walk
Most ghost tours stay within the French Quarter — a compact 13-block grid where three centuries of history are layered on top of each other. Here are some of the locations you may visit:
LaLaurie Mansion
Royal Street. Arguably the most infamous haunted house in America — the site of Delphine LaLaurie's horrific crimes, discovered in 1834.
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop
Bourbon Street. Built in the 1720s, it's the oldest bar in America — and one of the most haunted buildings in the French Quarter. Most ghost tours start or stop here.
The Sultan's Palace
Dauphine Street. Site of a mass murder in the 1800s — one of the French Quarter's most enduring ghost stories.
Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral
The heart of the Quarter. The cathedral is the oldest in North America, and the square has been a gathering place since the city's founding.
Old Ursuline Convent
Chartres Street. The oldest building in the Mississippi Valley (1752) and the origin of the Casket Girls vampire legend.
Exact stops vary by tour and guide — each one takes a slightly different route through the Quarter.
Why Choose Gators & Ghosts?
We're locals, not a faceless booking site. Every tour is curated by experts who actually live in New Orleans.
3,000+ Five-Star Reviews
Real guests, real reviews. Thousands of families and groups have trusted us with their New Orleans trip — and told their friends about it after.
Family-Owned Since 2008
Aunt and nephew team — not a corporate chain. We'll give you an honest recommendation even when it means suggesting a less expensive tour.
One-Stop Shop
Swamp tours, ghost tours, plantations, city tours — one place to compare, book, and ask questions instead of juggling a dozen browser tabs.
Talk to Local Experts
Not sure which tour to pick? Chat with us or call (504) 226-5433 — real locals who'll point you in the right direction.
French Quarter Location
Walk in, say hi, ask us anything at 728 St. Louis Street. If plans change day-of, we're right here in the Quarter — not in another state behind a 1-800 number.
Curated by Insiders
Every tour on our site is hand-chosen. We know the operators, we've done the tours, and we only sell what we'd recommend to friends.
Ready to Meet the Ghosts of New Orleans?
Book online or chat with us for personalized recommendations. We'll help you choose the perfect ghost tour for your group.
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Jean Lafitte: Infamous Pirate, Folk Hero, Patriot
One of the most infamous characters in New Orleans history was a man named Jean Lafitte. He was a pirate, a smuggler, and a slave trader — not exactly a nice guy — but in certain circles, he was see