
Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter
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4.9/5
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Is Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter worth booking?
Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $33 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 58 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (58)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $33 per person
We couldn't decide if we loved ghost stories or true crime stories more, so we decided to do them both! You can almost feel the history (and the spirits) as you walk through this 300 year old neighborhood and former Nat
What you get
About this experience
We couldn't decide if we loved ghost stories or true crime stories more, so we decided to do them both! You can almost feel the history (and the spirits) as you walk through this 300 year old neighborhood and former Native American gathering place on the Mississippi River. THIS is the sacred ground where centuries of unforgettable, intense characters have lived, loved, fought, celebrated, made music, and taken their last breaths. Energy like that does not fade away; in fact, it intensifies when we tell their stories as we walk through their streets. We will share with you the stories of hauntings, murders, rituals, restless spirits, mischievous ghosts, and some things we just can't explain. Even skeptics love this tour, because everyone loves a good story! The tour is 1.5 - 2 hours and covers about a mile in the world-famous French Quarter. Come after dinner and end in time for a night out on the town!
What's included
Included
- 1.5-2 hour nighttime walking tour of the French Quarter
- Contact information for your guide
Not included
- Food or drink
- Gratuity for guide
What you'll see and do
French Quarter
There are over 80 square blocks in the old district, and on every one of them there are so many stories of passion, loss, betrayal, yearning, exhilaration, hope, and mourning. Your guide will introduce you to the ghosts, spirits, and criminals in New Orleans' endlessly interesting past.
30 minutes here
Royal Street
Royal Street, with its quaint architecture, art galleries, and mysterious antique-filled shops, is the perfect place to travel back in time to the days when pirates, wanderers, scandalous ladies, and dark hearts wandered the streets of this old neighborhood. Your guide will tell you the stories whose unforgettable characters may still linger behind the shutters and in the alleys and courtyards.
30 minutes here
Mississippi River
The river was the gateway to New Orleans, the place where the restless types - artists, writers, immigrants, traders, adventurers - entered the city and thought, "Ahhhh, finally a place where I fit in" The water holds their stories, and your guide can coax them out and reveal the magic soul of New Orleans.
30 minutes here
Bourbon Street
Some of the spookiest stories and most notorious murders have taken place on world-famous Bourbon Street. Your guide will reveal the spirits and stories hidden among the revelers and characters!
30 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Meet your guide in front of the large elementary school building at 727 St. Philip Street, between Royal and Bourbon. It is an elementary school, but it is currently closed. There is a coffeehouse and a bar on the same block if you need to get a refreshment before the tour.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tour ends at or near Jackson Square
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
- Lucky Bean Tours
Know before you go
- 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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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 58 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
10 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
58 verified traveler reviews for Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Thank you, Josh!!!
Josh is very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and the people who created it. He has a great personality and ability to answer all the questions our group had for him.
Response from the operator: We are so happy you enjoyed your time walking through the French Quarter with Josh! He is an excellent guide, especially adept at telling those interesting “nighttime“ stories of New Orleans. Thanks for bringing questions, because that always makes the tour more engaging. Please walk with us next time you make it to New Orleans. Thank you so much for the review and high rating! Libby
via Viator
Great tour and great guide
Great tour, best way to get an introduction to the city. Joshua was our guide, he was excellent at giving details while keeping the tour interesting, he has a real knowledge of the city and its history and was great at answering our questions. Great experience!!!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this wonderful review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your walk through the French Quarter with Joshua. He’s a kind person and a great storyteller. Please come walk with us next time you make it to New Orleans. Libby
via Tripadvisor
No ghost tour the bomb!!
So good!!!! Tony had great stories to tell
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! Those nighttime stories are so much fun! We appreciate you choosing us from all the tour availabilities in our city, and we hope you come walk with us another time. Until then, we will be collecting even more great stories. Libby
via Tripadvisor
Jason Rocks!
Jason was very informative and helpful in explaining the history of the subjects for the tour! Definitely recommend him as a tour guide
Response from the operator: Thank you so much! We could not decide if we wanted to tell ghost stories or true crime stories, so we decided to combine them both into one tour! We are so happy you chose us because there are so many ghost tour companies in New Orleans. We appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Thank you so much for the recommendation, and please come walk with us next time you make it to New Orleans. Libby
via Viator
Fun & informative!
Loved this walking tour! Our guide Joshua was engaging and knowledgeable. We got to see parts of the quarter we wouldn’t have noticed just walking around. Loved the history and the stories. Definitely would recommend!
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for this excellent review and recommendation! Joshua is so good at telling those “nighttime“ tales of the French Quarter, and he is also just a nice guy to walk around with. I’m happy that you enjoyed your time on the ghost tour, and I hope you come tour with us next time you make it back to New Orleans. Libby
via Viator
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
- 20
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter cost?
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Prices start at $33 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 Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter 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 Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 58 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 Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter?
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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 Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter 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 Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter?
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Around 20 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 Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter 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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