New Orleans French Quarter Walking Ghosts and Ghouls Tour
by New Orleans Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
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This one-hour walking tour covers over a mile of the French Quarter in New Orleans, focusing on the ghosts and ghouls said to haunt the area. A local professional guide leads the group through nine locations known for their paranormal activity and eerie histories. The tour begins at Jackson Square, where visitors learn about the site’s past including public executions and reported ghost sightings. It then moves to the Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, known for ghostly figures and strange noises. Next is the Beauregard-Keyes House, a historic mansion with reports of unexplained phenomena inside. The group continues to the LaLaurie Mansion, infamous for its dark history and associated hauntings. The tour proceeds to the Andrew Jackson Hotel, a 19th-century building with stories of spirits. Following this is the New Orleans Vampire Cafe, noted for eerie occurrences matching its Gothic theme. Pere Antoine Alley, a narrow historic passage with ghostly legends, is the next stop. The tour then visits Faulkner House Books, a bookstore in the former home of William Faulkner, also said to be haunted. The final stop is Muriel’s Jackson Square, a restaurant with a history of unexplained events. Entry into private buildings is not included. A tour escort or host is present throughout. The tour operates in all weather conditions; appropriate dress is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic and busy area once used for public executions. It is said to be haunted by spirits connected to its grim past. Visitors often report seeing apparitions and sensing unusual activity within the square.
7 min
Old Ursuline Convent
The Old Ursuline Convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. It has a history as a convent and school, with reports of ghostly figures and strange noises linked to its past.
6 min
Beauregard-Keyes House
This grand historic mansion is believed to be haunted by former residents. Ghost sightings and unexplained events have been reported inside its ornate rooms, contrasting with the house’s elegant exterior.
6 min
Lalaurie Mansion
The LaLaurie Mansion is infamous for its dark history involving cruelty. The residence of the LaLaurie family is associated with chilling stories of hauntings and ghostly activity.
6 min
Andrew Jackson Hotel
The Andrew Jackson Hotel is located in a building dating back to the early 1800s. It has a reputation for ghostly encounters reported by guests, blending historic charm with paranormal tales.
6 min
New Orleans Vampire Cafe
This café features Gothic décor and a dark atmosphere. It is known for reports of ghost sightings and eerie occurrences that fit its vampiric theme.
6 min
Pere Antoine Alley
Pere Antoine Alley is a narrow historic passage named after a local priest. The alley is linked to ghost stories about spirits of those who once walked there, creating an unsettling environment.
6 min
Faulkner House Books
Housed in the former residence of author William Faulkner, this bookstore is known for ghostly sightings and unexplained events reported by visitors amid its book-lined walls.
6 min
Muriel’s Jackson Square
Muriel’s Jackson Square is a restaurant set in a building formerly used as a residence and gambling den. It has a ghostly history with reports of unexplained phenomena experienced by patrons.
6 min
Meeting point
All tours meet in front of the entrance to the St. Louis Cathedral, the side facing Jackson Square located at 615 Pere Antoine Alley. Look for your tour guide, who will be holding a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
End point
Our tour will end at Muriel’s Jackson Square, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans French Quarter Walking Ghosts and Ghouls Tour
by New Orleans Ghosts By Us Ghost Adventures
Choose from 2 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.$52Overview
This one-hour walking tour covers over a mile of the French Quarter in New Orleans, focusing on the ghosts and ghouls said to haunt the area. A local professional guide leads the group through nine locations known for their paranormal activity and eerie histories. The tour begins at Jackson Square, where visitors learn about the site’s past including public executions and reported ghost sightings. It then moves to the Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley, known for ghostly figures and strange noises. Next is the Beauregard-Keyes House, a historic mansion with reports of unexplained phenomena inside. The group continues to the LaLaurie Mansion, infamous for its dark history and associated hauntings. The tour proceeds to the Andrew Jackson Hotel, a 19th-century building with stories of spirits. Following this is the New Orleans Vampire Cafe, noted for eerie occurrences matching its Gothic theme. Pere Antoine Alley, a narrow historic passage with ghostly legends, is the next stop. The tour then visits Faulkner House Books, a bookstore in the former home of William Faulkner, also said to be haunted. The final stop is Muriel’s Jackson Square, a restaurant with a history of unexplained events. Entry into private buildings is not included. A tour escort or host is present throughout. The tour operates in all weather conditions; appropriate dress is recommended.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic and busy area once used for public executions. It is said to be haunted by spirits connected to its grim past. Visitors often report seeing apparitions and sensing unusual activity within the square.
7 min
Old Ursuline Convent
The Old Ursuline Convent is the oldest building in the Mississippi Valley. It has a history as a convent and school, with reports of ghostly figures and strange noises linked to its past.
6 min
Beauregard-Keyes House
This grand historic mansion is believed to be haunted by former residents. Ghost sightings and unexplained events have been reported inside its ornate rooms, contrasting with the house’s elegant exterior.
6 min
Lalaurie Mansion
The LaLaurie Mansion is infamous for its dark history involving cruelty. The residence of the LaLaurie family is associated with chilling stories of hauntings and ghostly activity.
6 min
Andrew Jackson Hotel
The Andrew Jackson Hotel is located in a building dating back to the early 1800s. It has a reputation for ghostly encounters reported by guests, blending historic charm with paranormal tales.
6 min
New Orleans Vampire Cafe
This café features Gothic décor and a dark atmosphere. It is known for reports of ghost sightings and eerie occurrences that fit its vampiric theme.
6 min
Pere Antoine Alley
Pere Antoine Alley is a narrow historic passage named after a local priest. The alley is linked to ghost stories about spirits of those who once walked there, creating an unsettling environment.
6 min
Faulkner House Books
Housed in the former residence of author William Faulkner, this bookstore is known for ghostly sightings and unexplained events reported by visitors amid its book-lined walls.
6 min
Muriel’s Jackson Square
Muriel’s Jackson Square is a restaurant set in a building formerly used as a residence and gambling den. It has a ghostly history with reports of unexplained phenomena experienced by patrons.
6 min
Meeting point
All tours meet in front of the entrance to the St. Louis Cathedral, the side facing Jackson Square located at 615 Pere Antoine Alley. Look for your tour guide, who will be holding a lantern. Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
End point
Our tour will end at Muriel’s Jackson Square, where your guide will recount eerie tales before sending you on your way.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.