New Orleans: Ghosts & Spirits Interactive Walking Tour

French Quarter, New Orleans



Explore the haunted history of New Orleans on our Ghosts and Spirits Tour! Discover ghostly legends as you wander through the "Most Haunted City in America" with an expert tour guide.

This 2-hour walking tour explores New Orleans’ French Quarter, ideal for history enthusiasts and fans of paranormal stories.

Highlights

  • Hear eerie stories and dark secrets of the most haunted city in America
  • Visit haunted sites documented by paranormal investigators
  • Learn real stories of life and death caused by fires, epidemics, hurricanes, and more
  • Experience multiple interactive Augmented Reality features
  • Explore the French Quarter with an expert local guide

Description

Discover the history and haunting tales of a 300-year-old European neighborhood shaped by fires, epidemics, hurricanes, floods, wars, slavery, and conflict. Meet the colorful characters who lived, died, and remain part of the French Quarter’s legacy.

Walk through cobblestone alleys and gas-lit streets as your expert guide shares stories of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and the evolution of Voodoo, introduced in 1719 by West African slaves and still practiced today.

Some stories come to life through Augmented Reality software created by New Orleanian Marcus Brown, a multidisciplined artist and educator. Experience a photo opportunity with Marie Laveau and a simulation of the Great Fire of 1788.

Includes

  • 2-hour walking tour
  • Expert local tour guide
  • Two interactive Augmented Reality experiences
  • Eerie tales of a 300-year-old European neighborhood

Excludes

  • Tour guide gratuity (optional)

Important Information

  • This tour involves walking on uneven sidewalks and streets; comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • An iPhone or iPad is required for Augmented Reality experiences; the guide may provide an alternate viewing option for Android users.
  • Standard data and internet access are needed for AR features.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes and a fully charged iPhone or iPad. Evening tours offer a better ambiance for the haunted stories.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a 2-hour guided tour through the French Quarter featuring haunted sites, eerie stories, and augmented reality experiences focused on New Orleans' paranormal history.
The tour takes place throughout the French Quarter, visiting locations known for their haunted history and paranormal activity.
Local expert guides with knowledge of New Orleans history and paranormal investigations lead the tour.
The tour is best suited for adults and older teens interested in history and paranormal stories; check the website for any age restrictions.
The tour includes multiple interactive augmented reality experiences that bring haunted stories and historical events to life in New Orleans.
Most augmented reality features can be accessed via a smartphone or tablet; check with the tour provider for specific device requirements.
Evening tours are common to enhance the atmosphere, but availability may vary; check the website for current schedules.
You can book through the official tour website or authorized booking platforms; availability and hours are updated online.
Yes, the stories are based on documented historical events and investigations into paranormal activity in the French Quarter.

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