French Quarter: Haunted Hollywood Ghost Tour in New Orleans
French Quarter, New Orleans
This hybrid walking tour combines horror filming locations with ghost stories, true crime, and vampire legends. Discover what makes New Orleans the most haunted city in the United States.
French Quarter Haunted Movie and TV Walking Tour
This outdoor walking tour in New Orleans’ French Quarter suits film lovers and ghost story enthusiasts interested in haunted sites and filming locations.
Highlights
- Explore New Orleans' most haunted house, the LaLaurie Mansion
- Stand where celebrities and famous ghosts once appeared
- Visit filming sites of well-known TV shows and movies
Description
Walk through the French Quarter visiting key filming locations for productions such as The Originals, American Horror Story Coven, Interview with the Vampire, and Disney's Haunted Mansion. Learn about New Orleans’ role as the Hollywood of the South and gain insight into its film industry.
The tour includes New Orleans’ ghost stories, true crime tales, vampire legends, and visits to haunted sites including the LaLaurie Mansion, one of the city’s most infamous haunted houses. New Orleans ranks among the most haunted cities in the USA due to its rich paranormal history.
The tour begins at 400 Royal Street on the courthouse steps near Brennan's Restaurant. It follows Chartres Street through Jackson Square with a break area for restrooms or refreshments. The return route loops up Royal Street, ending at Pirates Alley in the French Quarter.
Wear comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for weather conditions. Arrive early to accommodate potential road closures, parades, and crowd congestion common in this busy area.
Includes
- Start at Napoleon House Restaurant with a tour overview and visit filming locations of various movies and TV shows
- Walk next door to the historic Pharmacy Museum for the first ghost story
- Continue up Chartres Street toward Jackson Square, the main filming and animation area
- Break available for rest or drinks
- Visit the Old Ursuline Convent, reputed home of vampires
- View the LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans' most haunted house
- Conclude on Royal Street with more stories and filming sites
- End the tour in Pirate’s Alley in the French Quarter
Important Information
- This is an outdoor walking tour in a busy area; consider weather, traffic, road closures, and arrive early
- Wear suitable outdoor clothing and comfortable footwear
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours before the tour for a full refund.
