New Orleans: French Quarter Ghosts and Legends Tour

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Discover the dark side of New Orleans on a guided ghost tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the city's haunted history and the legends that have shaped its culture.

Highlights

  • Discover the dark side of New Orleans on a guided tour of the French Quarter
  • Hear about the city's haunted history and the legends that shaped its culture
  • Visit the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the final resting place of Marie Laveau
  • Stroll down Royal Street, at the most picturesque avenues in the French Quarter
  • See the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active Catholic cathedral

Description

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans on a guided walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear spine-tingling tales of restless spirits, tragic love affairs, and supernatural figures that have left their mark on the city. Meet your guide in Jackson Square, the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where the air is filled with the sounds of jazz musicians, street performers, and the distant clatter of mule-drawn carriages. The square, surrounded by historic landmarks, has been a hub of activity for centuries, from colonial rule to modern-day revelry. Gaze upon the magnificent St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active Roman Catholic cathedral in the United States. Its towering spires and intricate stained-glass windows create a striking backdrop as your guide introduces you to the city’s rich history, blending French, Spanish, and Creole influences. From here, stroll down Royal Street, one of the most picturesque avenues in the French Quarter, where art galleries, antique shops, and elegant Creole townhouses line the way. The wrought-iron balconies overhead are often draped with lush ferns and blooming flowers, adding to the street’s undeniable charm. As you walk, your guide will regale you with stories of New Orleans’ past—tales of duels fought over love and honor, the city’s role in the antebellum South, and how its diverse cultural heritage has shaped everything from its food to its architecture. As the sun dips below the horizon, the vibrant energy of the city takes on a more mysterious tone as you venture into the darker alleys of the French Quarter, where shadows dance along centuries-old brick walls and gas lanterns flicker in the humid night air. This is where the legends of New Orleans come alive—stories of restless spirits, tragic love affairs, and the supernatural figures that have left their mark on the city. Listen closely as your guide recounts the tale of Madame Delphine LaLaurie, whose lavish mansion on Royal Street hid a horrifying secret, making it one of the most infamous haunted locations in the city. Learn about Jean Lafitte, the pirate-turned-war hero, whose ghost is said to roam the old bars and alleyways near the Mississippi River. Feel the hair on the back of your neck stand up as you pass by eerie courtyards and dimly lit passageways, each with its own ghostly legend. Your journey through the spectral side of New Orleans culminates at the gates of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, one of the city’s most famous and historically significant burial grounds. Behind these walls lie elaborate, above-ground tombs, a necessity due to the city’s high water table. The cemetery, established in 1789, is the final resting place of numerous historical figures, including Marie Laveau, the infamous voodoo priestess whose influence in 19th-century New Orleans made her both revered and feared. Your guide will share spine-tingling tales of her life, and the rituals she performed.

Includes

Guided haunted walking tour of the French Quarter Stories of New Orleans' haunted past and famous figures

Important Information

  • Wear comfortable walking shoes Bring a camera for photos Check weather conditions before your visit Tour operates rain or shine Be respectful of the sites and stories shared

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