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Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial procedures and storied past by venturing into actual graveyards after dark. Many have left this experience feeling haunted, or even captured photographs which can only be described as paranormal, so bring your camera!

New Orleans is considered "The Most Haunted City" in the United States with rich paranormal history like no other. Allow our master storytellers to walk you through the realm of Ghosts, Voodoo, Vampires & More. While on tour, you will hear the story of New Orleans' most haunted & featured location, the Lalaurie Mansion. Delve into the bone-chilling story of Mad Madam LaLaurie, considered one of our most sinister historical figures. You will leave with feelings of excitement and trepidation as you continue on to explore the streets of the French Quarter. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure for check-in at the steps of the Supreme Courthouse. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals. Each tour is unique and may or may not include all of the stops listed above or may stop at other locations, not on this list. Tthis is an outdoor walking tour and we do not enter any buildings. Tour groups run at a maximum of 28 guests or 15 guests for the VIP option.

The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous of New Orleans' historical figures have been laid to rest. Visit the tombs of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, and more.

Explore the intoxicatingly haunted side of the New Orleans French Quarter with this two hour Haunted Pub Crawl led by a local licensed guide. Learn about real haunted ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property.  This tour is all about fun and we make sure to stop by the best haunted bar locations in the city. You will have time to get drinks along the way at several of these stops. You must be 21 years of age to go on this tour.

Enjoy a shockingly fun cemetery bus tour while local historian guides share with you the amazing history of New Orleans.  Explore these cities of the dead under moonlight and be on lookout for paranormal activity! There will be an opportunity to purchase a drink for the ride and don't forget your camera. Go inside an above ground Cemetery at Night with the only company allowed access! Use EMF readers to capture ghosts and spirits throughout the tour. There will be an opportunity to purchase drinks and/or food before the tour.

Let's embark on a journey together as we unearth New Orlean’s most sinister figures. Listen to the haunting whispers of a tragic lover and sink into the madness of vampirism. Partake of Elixirs, leave offerings of baubles and beads, and pray it's enough to keep the demons at bay. Raven’s Omen will pull you into the seductive spirits of murder, suicide, and the paranormal. 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 18 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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. 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 that covers vampires, voodoo, pirates, murder, ghost, the occult, mayhem and witchcraft.

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! This tour does not enter any cemeteries, but does cover cemetery history and burial practices.

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.

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to introduce guests to the disturbing and terrifying history hiding behind this city's colorful, charming face. Our guides are experts on all things New Orleans and trained to provide each of our guests with an unforgettable evening.

Ghost Hunt INSIDE 2 Locations! Instead of simply hearing ghost stories, experience them yourself on the only interactive ghost hunt in New Orleans. This is a Ghost Hunt, not a walking tour with stories. Join a paranormal investigator/guide at some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, where you will have a chance to use real ghost-hunting equipment to try and pick up on any paranormal activity. The equipment is not just K2 meters, you will be able to use spirit boxes, SLS Camera, Thermal camera, and many other pieces of equipment you see on some of your favorite paranormal shows. THE same equipment we use on private investigations like the site of Marie Laveau's house, the "Demon House", as well as assisting the New Orleans Archdiocese on various cases. Try to capture your own photographic, video, & audio evidence. 12-person maximum per experience. ​Tour guide gratuities are NOT included in the tour price.

Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn about the stories behind the final resting place of the notorious Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. See her childhood homestead and learn about the history of Congo Square.

Take a spirited journey with an expert historical guide through the shadowy streets of the French Quarter as you learn of ghosts, gris-gris, Voodoo, and Witchery and discover why New Orleans is the World’s most frightening and enchanting city. Our guides will bring the spirits of the French Quarter alive with true stories of our haunted past. Explore the legacy of New Orleans Voodoo—a mysterious faith born in the Crescent City. Learn of Voodoo dolls, potions, and the legends of Doctor John, Chicken Man, and Marie Laveau! Uncover the secret history of European Witchcraft and folk magic, and the powerful practitioners who engaged in these forbidden arts and became the inspiration for American Horror Story: Coven. Few tours have access to our city’s beautiful brick courtyards, but we end our tour in one behind Hex, where we cast a powerful group spell after visiting the New Orleans Coven's private temple.

Discover a secret vampire speak easy, ghosts of the French Quarter and stories of Vampires that roamed these streets. Go the the LaLaurie mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there the WalknTours app guides you turn by turn telling you the spooky stories of the French Quarter. -Tour never expires -1 purchase works on 2 phones On the solo tour you'll be guided through the streets of New Orleans and you'll see the most haunted spots in the French Quarter. You will see and hear the stories The LaLaurie Mansion, The Casket Girls, the old morgue, haunted hotels, haunted restaurants, the haunted Madame Johns Legacy and much more. And you'll get a chance to get a password on the tour and use it at the secret vampire speak easy at the end of the tour. How it works: 1. Get the WalknTours app 2. Register an account and use the experience code in your booking to unlock the tour. 3. Go the LaLaurie Mansion. 4. Press start experience.

Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second-largest port! Please note, the boat boards at 11:00am and departs promptly at 11:30am. We offer two seating times for lunch - 11:00 and 12:15pm. If you select the first lunch seating, please arrive around 10:45am and go straight to the dining room when you board the vessel.

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.

Our Haunted Pub Crawl of the French Quarter combines some of our most infamous haunted locations along with the most haunted bars in the country for a perfect blend of Spirited Spirits!  Hear the stories of murders and crimes of passion of Old New Orleans while sampling some of our most unique adult beverages made famous by some of the most notorious characters in our history.  This tour takes our participants off the beaten path and into the dark and hidden side of the city that never sleeps!  The stories come alive as presented by our colorful guides.

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. Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This 2‐hour approx. walking tour is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. 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. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

Savor the beauty and romance of the New Orleans skyline aboard the Dinner Jazz Cruise. Enjoy the tunes of the Dukes of Dixieland jazz band and a narrated tour provided by our captain while cruising the Mighty Mississippi River. Please note: there are two seating times for dinner, so please make sure to check availability of both if one is not available. The first dinner seating is from 6-7:15pm and the second dinner seating is from 7:45-9pm. The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails, and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat. Make sure you check out all four decks - the top deck view is a sight to see! Upgrade your ticket to include the dinner buffet.

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.