2-Hour French Quarter Ghost Walking Tour in New Orleans
Duration: 90 to 120 minutes
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.
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Itinerary
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Stops at: Lalaurie MansionGet acquainted with a certain Madame Delphine MacCarthy LaLaurie. Once a respected member of New Orleans high society, LaLaurie has gone down as one of the most brutal killers the city has ever seen.Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: Old Ursuline Convent MuseumWatch out for vampires stalking the Old Ursuline Convent, one of the most mysterious and alluring sites in the whole French Quarter. The Ursuline nuns were among the first groups of women to settle in the New World, and their story weaves Catholicism with ghosts, vampires, and historic hauntings dating back to New Orleans' first settlers.Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: Historic BK House & GardensCross the street from the convent to the Beauregard-Keyes House, and keep watch for Caroline — the house's resident cat. She may nuzzle against your leg or stop to lick a paw, but the bell round her neck will make no sound. Under the stairway in the courtyard, you'll find Caroline's name engraved on her tombstone, and realize she's an apparition. Listening to your guide here at the house, you'll realize she's far from alone...Duration: 15 minutes
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Stops at: Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop BarVisit the legendary New Orleans dive bar Lafitte's, where tales of smuggling, privateering, and hauntings have been circulating since the early 19th century. As one of the French Quarter's oldest buildings, patrons have often reported paranormal activity — making this stop a highlight of our New Orleans ghost walking tour.Duration: 10 minutes
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Stops at: Jackson SquareSoak up the atmosphere in Jackson Square, in the heart of the French Quarter. Look out over Saint Louis Cathedral as neighborhood artists, street performers, and psychics entertain the crowds, and discover remains of the old city in the historic Place d'Armes Hotel — one of New Orleans' most haunted hotels.Duration: 10 minutes
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Includes:
- Haunted walking tour of the French Quarter's ghost stories with an expert licensed guide
Does not include:
- Alcoholic Beverages
Additional Information:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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