New Orleans: NOLA Ghosts, Voodoo, and Spooky Walking Tour
French Quarter, New Orleans
Discover the haunted history of New Orleans’ French Quarter! Explore ghostly legends, voodoo rituals, and the mysteries behind its most infamous landmarks.
New Orleans French Quarter Ghost and Voodoo Walking Tour
This guided walking tour in New Orleans' French Quarter suits visitors interested in haunted history, voodoo culture, and paranormal stories.
Highlights
- Explore haunted houses and eerie ghost stories in the French Quarter
- Learn about New Orleans' mystical voodoo practices and ancient rituals
- Hear the captivating tale of Marie Laveau, Voodoo Queen of New Orleans
- Visit sites featured in True Blood, Interview with the Vampire, and more
- Uncover the dark history of vampires, ghosts, and paranormal activity
Description
Begin your tour with a local guide in the historic French Quarter, where you will explore haunted locations and hear ghostly legends. Walk through cobblestone streets and visit notorious haunted houses said to be inhabited by restless spirits.
Discover New Orleans' voodoo culture by learning about ancient burial rites, above-ground tombs, and rituals that influence the city today. Stories of voodoo queens and powerful practitioners, including the famous Marie Laveau, are shared along the way.
Marie Laveau, known as the Voodoo Queen, is a central figure in this tour. You will visit historic sites connected to her and learn about her role as a healer, spiritual leader, and occult figure in 19th century New Orleans. Her use of her pet snake Zombi and her legacy are explained in detail.
The tour also highlights locations featured in popular culture, including True Blood, Interview with the Vampire, and American Horror Story. Your guide will reveal behind-the-scenes insights into how these productions drew from the French Quarter's supernatural lore.
As you explore, experience the blend of reality and the paranormal through chilling stories of ghosts and vampires said to haunt the area.
Includes
- Local tour guide
- Walking tour
Excludes
- Entry into sites
- Tips
Important Information
- The tour lasts approximately two hours and covers about 2.4 kilometers; wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
- This tour is not recommended for children under 13 years old.
- Tours may be canceled due to adverse weather; refunds are issued in such cases.
- The tour is not private.
- For last-minute bookings, if the selected time is full, customers may be moved to the following day.
- If the chosen time is unavailable for logistical reasons or overbooking, the tour will be rescheduled for another time on the same day.
- To avoid overlaps, avoid booking consecutive tours; customers will be notified in advance if this occurs.
- By booking, customers acknowledge and accept these conditions.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
For the best experience, book in advance, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring weather-appropriate clothing.