
New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour
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Is New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour worth booking?
New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 67 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 30 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 67 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (30)
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- From
- $35 per person
Tragedy + Time = Comedy Join a comedian (that's me) for a small group spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and haunted locations! Do you like to laugh? Do you like dark history? Then this tour
What you get
About this experience
Tragedy + Time = Comedy Join a comedian (that's me) for a small group spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and haunted locations! Do you like to laugh? Do you like dark history? Then this tour is for you! Public executions, vampires, sick women, a petty ghost! We got it all! I am a stand-up comedian/actor who's moonlighted as a tour guide since 2018. People describe my tour as "it's like drunk history but the guide isn't drunk...that's just her personality!" There will be a bathroom/bar break half way through. I keep my tour small with no more than ten guests. I am not a sheep herder. Because of the small group size, gratuities are always appreciated. So book the tour and allow the spirits and I entertain you! *Age requirements: 18+ but if you have a cool kid who is tagging along that loves the macabre, send me a message and we can figure out if the tour will be okay for them. *The tour happens rain or shine.
What's included
Included
- Dark history ahd humor walking tour
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Carbonated beverages
- Bottled water
What you'll see and do
Jackson Square
We will start our tour here and learn why New Orleans is the city of the dead.
10 minutes here
St. Louis Cathedral
We will walk down Pirate's Alley next to St. Louis Cathedral, where we will discuss our famous New Orleans pirate, Jean Laffite.
5 minutes here
Boutique du Vampyre
We will learn about the vampires of New Orleans, where the secret vampire speakeasy is, and if we have time, take a peek into the vampire store!
10 minutes here
Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Our bathroom bar break will be at the longest running bar in the US
15 minutes here
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Our last stop on the tour! We will learn about the legend of the vampire brides locked up on the third floor.
10 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
We meet at Jackson Square across from the St. Louis Cathedral. The meeting place photo is posted, so you can find the spot. I will be wearing a jester hat.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour finishes at the old Ursuline Convent where supposedly they have vampire brides locked up on the third floor.
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
- Thu
- Group size
- Up to 5 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Travel Learn Laugh Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 30 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
30 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Dont trust the Viator App for tour info,
Well, although we received a cancellation email yesterday morning which we didn’t see, we kept getting reminders through the app throughout the day about the tour. As we were about to head over to our Jackson square meeting point I happened to,check my email as it was raining lightly and saw the cancellation email. We still got reminders through this app about the upcoming tour which makes no sense if it was cancelled. There were still numerous tours starting in the area around 7pm but ours was cancelled. On the app we were asked to reschedule and the next available date was March 7, 2025 Gish makes no sense at all so not a great experience at all!
via Viator
fun and informative
The tour had a good mix of humor and information. I very much appreciated the email after the tour with city recommendations, and a list of locations visited.
via Viator
Great time
Awesome tour! Our tour guide was great and hilarious! The the small group atmosphere she prefers makes it more personable and memorable. Would definately reccomend! 10/10
via Viator
We had so much fun!...
We had so much fun! Brittaney was so sweet and funny, the tour was informative and we did many stops. Would def recommend:)
via Viator
Excellent tour for an evening stroll
Amazing tour! Brittanie gave so many great facts and had such a great vibe for the group. We were larger but she did a good job of making sure everyone felt included. I personally knew Brittanie prior through mutual friends in NYC so it was really special to go on her tour and see her in her element. You won't regret the time with her- go book a tour now!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 1.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Thu
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 11
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 67
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour cost?
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Prices start at $35 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 New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour take?
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Plan for about 1.5 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 New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 67 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 30 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 New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour?
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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 New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour?
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Around 11 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 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour 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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