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Haunted Ghost, Voodoo, and Vampire City Tour

Bourbon Street balconies illuminated at night in New Orleans.
St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square illuminated at night, New Orleans.
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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum sign reflecting historic building.

Duration

1 hr 45 min - 2 hr

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

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Guided tour

    • Discover the haunted heart of New Orleans as you walk through the French Quarter and St. Louis Cathedral with a professional, storytelling guide.

    • Get spine-chilling tales of ghosts, vampires, and voodoo, all tailored to your group—no two tours are the same with this flexible itinerary.

    • Explore infamous locations like the Lalaurie Mansion, Pirate’s Alley, and Jackson Square, steeped in dark legends and true crime.

    • Receive a free bar guide at the end, packed with beverage deals and haunted pubs so you can keep the thrills going long after the tour.

    • Upgrade to a small-group VIP tour with a 15-person cap, or an uncensored version that has adults-only content covering grim details of a dark history.

    • 1.5 to 2-hour New Orleans walking ghost tour

    • Professional English-speaking guide

    • Food and beverages

    • Entry to the visiting sites

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

  • Step into the dark heart of New Orleans with an expert guide leading the way through voodoo legends, ghost tales, and vampire myths—all set in the atmospheric French Quarter.

    Getting started

    Meet your guide at a quirky local shop filled with oddities—your introduction to the city’s supernatural side. Check-in is quick and simple.

    What to expect

    This is a 1.5–2 hour walking tour through the French Quarter, stopping at iconic haunted spots and voodoo landmarks. You won’t enter specific landmarks or buildings, but you’ll get chilling stories and photo ops at every stop.

    Key points of interest

    LaLaurie Mansion: Once home to Madame LaLaurie, this house is infamous for its dark and disturbing history.

    Ursuline Convent: One of the oldest buildings in the Mississippi Valley, with vampire legends tied to its attic.

    New Orleans Pharmacy Museum: Known for old-time cures like bloodletting and leeching—eerily fascinating from the outside.

    Saint Germain House: Home of a legendary vampire-like figure who never seemed to age.

    New Orleans Voodoo Museum: A small but powerful symbol of the city’s spiritual traditions and rituals.

    Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar: A haunted bar lit by candlelight—your final stop for a spooky sendoff.

    Tour features

    • Expert storytelling guide with theatrical flair.

    • Explore voodoo, ghost, and vampire lore in one tour.

    • Stops at the city’s most haunted and storied locations.

    • Great for first-time visitors and paranormal enthusiasts alike.

    • Family-friendly and easy walking route through the French Quarter.

  • What to bring

    • Your own beverages.

    • Your pets can tag along.

    Accessibility

    • It is not wheelchair-accessible owing to the poor condition of the roads.

    Additional information

    • Check-in begins 30 min before departure time.

    • The tour operates rain or shine and will be cancelled only in the case of extreme weather conditions.

    • There will be a 10-min restroom break about one hour after the tour begins.

    • You may bring your own beverages.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

    • Please arrive at the meeting point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your tour to avoid any delays.

    Meeting point

    • Meet your guide at Witches Brew Gallery & Haunted Sanctuary.

    • Address: 311 Exchange Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130.

    Get directions to the meeting point

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