
French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans
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4.5/5
Based on 41 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans worth booking?
French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $32 per person. It scores 62 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.5/5 rating across 41 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 62 / 100
- Rating
- 4.5/5 (41)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $32 per person
Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike! Hear haunting tales from the Andrew Jackson Hotel, Ursuline Convent and other centuries-old homes. Learn
What you get
About this experience
Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike! Hear haunting tales from the Andrew Jackson Hotel, Ursuline Convent and other centuries-old homes. Learn of the infamous Muriel’s Ghost and the Yellow Fever Epidemic that transformed the city. Re-live the era of Marie Laveau. See where scenes from the hit TV series American Horror Story were filmed, and hear the terrifying true story of Marie Delphine LaLaurie.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
Not included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
What you'll see and do
French Quarter
Hear ghost stories by paranormal experts as you journey through the historic French Quarter, visiting legendary sites of documented activity. These tragic tales of love, betrayal, misfortune and death will undoubtedly make for the most suspenseful evening you will experience during your visit to New Orleans.
120 minutes here
Lalaurie Mansion
Stop at this haunted mansion and learn the terrifying true story of Madame Lalaurie.
10 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Returns to the starting point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cajun Encounters Tour Co.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 41 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
8 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
41 verified traveler reviews for French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Am I really seeing ghosts here???
Ghost tour 4⭐️s Tour Guide - Leo 6⭐️s Customer service 0⭐️s Leo was a wonderful guide very informative and entertaining. We booked 3 tours with Cajun Envounters, my daughter and I were only going to be in town 24 hours so we booked the nighttime ghost tour, the city bus tour and a swamp tour. It was carefully planned out so we could do/see as much as we could. When checking into the ghost tour I even specifically verified the meeting times and locations of the next 2 tours on the following day (the place we met for the first tour was surrounded by road construction and even on foot the meeting place was hard to access/find). When we got back to the hotel around 11pm. I read an email stating out bus tour had gotten rescheduled and as a result we could not make the swamp tour in time. They only refunded for the bus tour since that was the only one they “changed” I ended up finding something much better for us. We did the hop on hop off bus tour, still informative and provided transportation to some of the “hot spots”. And best for someone on a tight schedule. I would highly recommend shopping o. Magazine St. Back to the ghost tour - I take tons of photos…Help me decide if you think I captured photos of 2 different ghosts!!!! The next day we went to the bookstore Leo recommended the The Haunted New Orleans by ####%# and may have captured a few in that super tiny space.
via Tripadvisor
Great time!
Great tour, guide was knowledgeable, made it fun, interspersing, personalized it for the group, set expectations at beginning. Loved the fast paced walking to, my speed!
via Viator
Don’t miss this!
A fun jaunt through the French Quarter with ghost stories grounded in the history and culture of this city. Trulie was amazing! She told the stories with honesty, sensitivity, and with a nod to pop culture and humor when she could. A great way to orient yourself to the sights while learning about what makes New Orleans the risqué, fabulous, diverse and hauntingly tragic, endlessly entertaining hub of culture. Worth every penny!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour round the French Quarter
Henry did an amazing job, mixing history with ghost stories, and providing plenty of lagniappe (which he taught us about, too!).
via Tripadvisor
Ghost tour
I liked the history. Truly our guide told us stories about the sites to make the history interesting.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 62
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans cost?
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Prices start at $32 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 62 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.5/5 across 41 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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