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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour at Dark

New Orleans cemetery at night with illuminated tombstones and historic mausoleums.
Cemetery sign on Haunted Cemetery Bus Tour in New Orleans.
Tour group walking through historic cemetery during Haunted Cemetery Bus Tour in New Orleans.
New Orleans cemetery at night with illuminated tombstones and shadowy trees.

Duration

2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

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    • Step into New Orleans’ spooky side at night—active cemeteries, yellow-fever cemetery, and more—on a 2-hour guided bus tour led by a local expert.

    • Get exclusive access to Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery and walk around with an EMF reader for spirit detection, as your guide shares stories about its history and hauntings.

    • Visit one of the nation’s largest cemeteries, Charity Hospital Cemetery, dedicated to the victims of yellow fever, followed by a guided visit to the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Cemetery.

    • Hear chilling tales of voodoo, spirits, and burial practices, and view documented evidence of the unexplained, captured on tours.

    • 2-hour bus tour

    • Professional, English-speaking guide

    • Exclusive access to an above-ground cemetery

    • Electromagnetic Fields (EMF) reader

    • Adult beverages (available for purchase at check-in)

    • Gratuities

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

  • Discover New Orleans’ haunted history from the safety of a guided nighttime bus tour—complete with EMF readers, chilling stories, and exclusive cemetery access.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide at a central French Quarter location. Come early to grab a drink or snack before you board the bus.

    What to expect

    Ride through eerie streets and stop at two cemeteries, one of which is private and rarely open to the public. Guides are trained in both history and paranormal investigation.

    Points of interest

    Charity Hospital Cemetery: One of the largest cemeteries in the U.S., it holds victims of the yellow fever epidemics. Paranormal activity is often reported near the memorial walls.

    Hurricane Katrina Memorial: A somber, powerful site honoring those lost in the 2005 tragedy. Now a location of historical and paranormal significance.

    Tour features

    • Guided nighttime bus tour: Sit back and let your guide lead you into the city's haunted past.

    • Exclusive cemetery access: Enter a private burial ground owned by a centuries-old secret society.

    • Paranormal tools provided: Use EMF readers to hunt for unexplained activity—your guide will show you how.

    • Documented evidence: See real photos and stories of past paranormal encounters from this very tour.

    • Expert storytelling: Guides blend dark history with true crime, legend, and voodoo lore.

  • What to bring

    • A valid ID proof to purchase cocktail/alcoholic beverages.

    What’s not allowed

    • Children under 10 years of age.

    Accessibility

    • This tour is not wheelchair-accessible.

    Additional information

    • Arrive 30 minutes before your departure time.
    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the meeting point.

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 30 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Tour Orleans.

    • Address: 620 Decatur St #600B, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States.

    • Landmark: Look for the flagship bus outside the red door tour booth and Bon's New Orleans Street Food..

    Get directions to the meeting point

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