4 Dark History and Haunted Tours in New Orleans Worth Booking

1.New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,289 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65Our pick

Board a covered mule-drawn carriage at 700 Decatur Street for an approximately one-hour evening ride through the French Quarter. With no more than eight passengers, you’ll hear stories about Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, floods, fires, epidemics, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Guides such as Matt, Trish, Leman, and Charles bring different styles to the route.

“This is one of the greatest tour I have taken. Armstrong our mule was gentle, he knew the route to the tour, he listened to every tug/guidance of the reins. Our tour guide Matt knew his narration so well he commented for 1 hour non stop. We gained so much from this trip than all past 5 days we have been here. I definitely recommend this trip to you all.”

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2.New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,084 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Ariadne, Stella, Artie, and Neo, hearing true crime, voodoo, fire, and ghost stories tied to the city’s oldest streets. Visit the LaLaurie Mansion, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, and a haunted bar. Drinks cost extra, and the tour returns to its starting point.

“We had a great time on the tour! Stella was a very informative and entertaining tour guide. It was a perfect mix of history, laughs, and some gruesome details about New Orleans. Definitely learned a lot and had a great time! Would recommend to anyone!”

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3.New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Spend about two hours walking through St. Patrick Cemetery #2, Mid-City cemeteries near City Park, and the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. Guides such as Taylor, William, Chris, Robert, and Spooky Rob explain above-ground burial customs, Irish New Orleans, yellow fever, hurricanes, and local traditions. Expect uneven pavement, grass, heat, and a maximum group of 10.

“Spooky Rob was a great guide. Whole family thoroughly enjoyed the tour! He was knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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4.Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 135 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guide Raffle, or Rafelle, hearing stories of ghosts, pirates, murder, brothels, and Creole life while stopping at historic bars. The two-hour, 21-and-over tour includes one drink, covers mostly flat but uneven streets, and suits adults who want history with their evening cocktails.

“Our guide Raffle was excellent. Extremely knowledge about the city and places to go. Enjoyed the information. Not really a haunted tour as much as awesome info.”

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