New Orleans French Quarter Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
by Witches Brew Tours
Choose from 4 available options
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$73.98Overview
This walking tour explores the haunted history of New Orleans' French Quarter, focusing on ghost stories, voodoo legends, and vampire myths. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is led by a local guide who shares detailed accounts of supernatural events linked to specific sites. The route includes visits to historic haunted mansions and Creole cottages, well-known voodoo landmarks, and locations with documented paranormal activity. Stops include the Pharmacy Museum, established in 1816 by Louis Dufilho, America’s first licensed pharmacist, which now exhibits medical artifacts from the past. The tour also covers the central French Quarter area and tells the story of the Casket Girls, believed to be the first North American vampires. Participants learn about the dark history of the LaLaurie House and other ghostly figures from New Orleans's troubled past. Another highlight is the former base of the privateer Jean Lafitte, one of the city’s oldest buildings, noted for its haunted reputation. The tour also includes a stop at Voodoo Authentica on Dumaine Street, a voodoo shop crafting handmade dolls and gris-gris bags since the 1990s. This walking tour runs in all weather conditions and is suitable for families, with some mobility challenges due to the historic terrain.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter Haunted Sites
The local guide shares dark and mysterious stories about haunted locations in the French Quarter, including voodoo, witchcraft, ghosts, and vampire legends during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Pharmacy Museum
Visit the Pharmacy Museum, formerly an apothecary opened in 1816 by Louis Dufilho, America’s first licensed pharmacist, which now displays historical medical exhibits for 15 minutes.
15 min
French Quarter Heart
A 15-minute stop in the central area of the French Quarter to observe its historic and architectural features.
15 min
Casket Girls Legend
Learn about the legend of the Casket Girls, who were believed to have been the first vampires in North America.
LaLaurie House History
Explore stories of slaves and ghostly figures associated with the LaLaurie House and other dark characters from New Orleans’s past.
Jean Lafitte’s Former Privateer Site
Spend 15 minutes visiting one of New Orleans’ oldest buildings, once the base of Jean Lafitte’s privateer operations, known for its haunted reputation.
15 min
Voodoo Authentica Shop
Stop at Voodoo Authentica on Dumaine Street, a voodoo shop crafting handmade dolls and gris-gris bags since the 1990s, highlighted on the voodoo tour.
Meeting point
Our Ghost Tours meet at Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place.
End point
Tours may end at multiple locations based on the tour guide. Please ask for directions!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans French Quarter Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
by Witches Brew Tours
Choose from 4 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$73.98Overview
This walking tour explores the haunted history of New Orleans' French Quarter, focusing on ghost stories, voodoo legends, and vampire myths. The tour lasts about 1 hour and 45 minutes and is led by a local guide who shares detailed accounts of supernatural events linked to specific sites. The route includes visits to historic haunted mansions and Creole cottages, well-known voodoo landmarks, and locations with documented paranormal activity. Stops include the Pharmacy Museum, established in 1816 by Louis Dufilho, America’s first licensed pharmacist, which now exhibits medical artifacts from the past. The tour also covers the central French Quarter area and tells the story of the Casket Girls, believed to be the first North American vampires. Participants learn about the dark history of the LaLaurie House and other ghostly figures from New Orleans's troubled past. Another highlight is the former base of the privateer Jean Lafitte, one of the city’s oldest buildings, noted for its haunted reputation. The tour also includes a stop at Voodoo Authentica on Dumaine Street, a voodoo shop crafting handmade dolls and gris-gris bags since the 1990s. This walking tour runs in all weather conditions and is suitable for families, with some mobility challenges due to the historic terrain.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter Haunted Sites
The local guide shares dark and mysterious stories about haunted locations in the French Quarter, including voodoo, witchcraft, ghosts, and vampire legends during a 30-minute stop.
30 min
Pharmacy Museum
Visit the Pharmacy Museum, formerly an apothecary opened in 1816 by Louis Dufilho, America’s first licensed pharmacist, which now displays historical medical exhibits for 15 minutes.
15 min
French Quarter Heart
A 15-minute stop in the central area of the French Quarter to observe its historic and architectural features.
15 min
Casket Girls Legend
Learn about the legend of the Casket Girls, who were believed to have been the first vampires in North America.
LaLaurie House History
Explore stories of slaves and ghostly figures associated with the LaLaurie House and other dark characters from New Orleans’s past.
Jean Lafitte’s Former Privateer Site
Spend 15 minutes visiting one of New Orleans’ oldest buildings, once the base of Jean Lafitte’s privateer operations, known for its haunted reputation.
15 min
Voodoo Authentica Shop
Stop at Voodoo Authentica on Dumaine Street, a voodoo shop crafting handmade dolls and gris-gris bags since the 1990s, highlighted on the voodoo tour.
Meeting point
Our Ghost Tours meet at Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place.
End point
Tours may end at multiple locations based on the tour guide. Please ask for directions!
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.