The French Quarter Haunted Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

The French Quarter Haunted Tour

Outty Ranking 71 4.8 · 76 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $35

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Outty Ranking

71/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.8/5

Based on 76 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

Quick answer

Is The French Quarter Haunted Tour worth booking?

The French Quarter Haunted Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 71 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 76 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
71 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (76)
Duration
2 hours
From
$35 per person

Small Groups ✦ Hauntings ✦ History ✦ Legend Walk the 300-year old streets of the French Quarter, lit by gas lamps, and experience its rich history of real hauntings, true crime, vampire lore, and scandal. We bring the

What you get

    About this experience

    Small Groups ✦ Hauntings ✦ History ✦ Legend Walk the 300-year old streets of the French Quarter, lit by gas lamps, and experience its rich history of real hauntings, true crime, vampire lore, and scandal. We bring the private tour experience to every tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing every your for you. Stops may include the Casket Girls, the Ax Man of New Orleans, some true history about voodoo and Queen Marie Laveau, the St. Germain House, LaLaurie Mansion, Muriel's Restaurant, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, a building from the 1780s -- and much more! Take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!

    What's included

    Included

    • Photos and visuals to bring the history to life!

    What you'll see and do

    1. Cuban Creations Cigar Bar

      Cuban Creations is a fun and elegant smoking bar in the French Quarter -- the only one of its kind! It has very comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, and great historic New Orleans cocktails as its specialties.

      10 minutes here

    2. Jackson Square

      Hear the story of the pair of tragedies that transformed the French Quarter, and of Jackson's Square's bloody history as a penal colony and torture center.

      15 minutes here

    3. French Quarter

      We start our journey through the most haunted parts of the French Quarter. You'll see the incredible architecture, and hear the stories of the people who lived inside.

      45 minutes here

    4. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

      This humble shop, now a thriving bar, is believed to be a smuggling front for the pirate operations of Jean Lafitte, one of the most powerful pirates in history.

      7 minutes here

    5. Lalaurie Mansion

      Hear the terrifying true story of the LaLaurie Mansion, the worst serial killers in New Orleans history, hidden in plain sight in high society!

      20 minutes here

    6. Old Ursuline Convent Museum

      See the convent of the Ursuline nuns, a place of untold legends and rumors in our early colonial history.

      10 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    We meet outside Cuban Creations, at 533 Toulouse St. We may meet across the street if it's too crowded. If you don't see the group, just wait with your party and we'll know you're there for the tour.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Tour ends only a few blocks from the start point. Exact end points vary based on tour guide and conditions in the French Quarter.

    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
    Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Spectral City 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
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 76 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    5 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    4 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    76 verified traveler reviews for The French Quarter Haunted Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    shannonh740 · July 2026

    A must try!

    Thomas was amazing!!!!! Very knowledgeable and theatrical!!! If you are interested in history this one is worth checking out!!

    via Tripadvisor

    P4194JSjamiek · June 2026

    Fun!

    Shout out to Thomas! Thank you, we had a wonderful time!

    via Tripadvisor

    Z4753LCtarak · June 2026

    Amazing!

    The experience was really great and your guide was so amazing! It was worth the price I paid! The tickets were easily assessable and was able to he checked in relatively quickly.

    via Tripadvisor

    Alicia_W · April 2026

    Take this tour!

    If you want a well thought out tour of haunted locations around New Orleans with great stories and historical facts, this is the tour is the one you want. Our guide (Tracy) was friendly, relatable, humorous, and creative. She made the experience everything it was.

    via Viator

    dianabA7628SO · March 2026

    Great fun!

    Thomas was wonderful and we heard so many wonderful stories!

    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
    Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    27
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 71

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)84
    Review evidence (18% weight)51
    Booking momentum (14% weight)44
    Value for money (12% weight)79
    Listing quality (10% weight)81
    Local standing (8% weight)61
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    The French Quarter Haunted Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does The French Quarter Haunted 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 The French Quarter Haunted Tour 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 The French Quarter Haunted Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 71 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 76 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 The French Quarter Haunted 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 The French Quarter Haunted Tour 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 The French Quarter Haunted Tour?

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    Around 27 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 The French Quarter Haunted 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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