New Orleans: Voodoo, Mystery and Paranormal Tour

French Quarter, New Orleans



Explore the darker side of New Orleans on a walking tour that examines the paranormal, voodoo, and other mysteries. Learn some of the city’s most terrifying urban legend sightings of the supernatural.

This walking tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter reveals haunted sites and dark history, ideal for paranormal enthusiasts and history fans.

Highlights

  • Explore the French Quarter’s dark side using real paranormal equipment
  • Visit sites linked to haunting deaths and supernatural sightings
  • Learn about local dark mythology and history from an insider guide
  • Discover haunted streets and supernatural legends throughout the neighborhood
  • Walk the streets with optional stops to purchase drinks along the way

Description

Experience one of America’s most haunted cities on a walking tour focused on New Orleans’ dark history. Investigate the French Quarter alongside licensed guides, historians, and professional storytellers using paranormal equipment such as EMF meters or ghost detectors provided at the start.

Visit over 15 locations including St. Louis Cathedral, St. Anthony's Garden, and The Cabildo, the former seat of colonial government. Discover areas of unsolved murders, documented vampire sightings, and ghost stories. Learn about traditional burial practices and see where vampires were said to have held victims.

Explore historic sites like The Presbytere, Old Ursuline Convent, Jackson Square, and the Sultan's Palace, a location associated with a legendary mass murder. See the Lalaurie Mansion, noted as the most haunted house in New Orleans, and learn about its notorious resident known as the Mistress of Death.

Walk through the French Quarter and nearby areas with opportunities to purchase drinks at stops along the route (cost not included).

Includes

  • Licensed guide
  • Paranormal-themed walking tour

Excludes

  • Drinks
  • Tips

Important Information

  • Tour duration is approximate
  • Walking involves old, uneven streets
  • A $250 fee applies for lost or damaged paranormal equipment
  • Recording any part of the tour is prohibited
  • Stops to purchase drinks; some bars may not allow children
  • Intoxicated participants may be refused service without refund
  • Tour may be canceled if minimum participants are not met; you will be notified and offered a refund or alternative tour
  • No refunds for cancellations due to weather or late arrivals

Cancellation Policy

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

For best experience, wear comfortable shoes and dress for walking on uneven streets. Booking in advance is recommended to secure your spot on this popular tour.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is a licensed walking tour in New Orleans’ French Quarter focused on the city’s haunted history, supernatural legends, and voodoo culture.
The tour takes place in the French Quarter, exploring haunted streets and locations with historical and supernatural significance.
The tour is led by an insider guide knowledgeable about New Orleans’ dark mythology, haunted history, and paranormal activity.
Yes, the tour includes the use of real paranormal equipment to explore supernatural phenomena in the French Quarter.
Yes, the tour offers optional stops where participants can purchase drinks along the route.
The tour is generally recommended for adults and older teens interested in history and the supernatural; check with the provider for specific age guidelines.
Evening tours are popular to enhance the spooky atmosphere, but check the website for current available times.
Advance booking is recommended to secure a spot on the popular French Quarter paranormal tour.
The tour typically lasts around 1.5 to 2 hours; verify exact durations on the booking site.
The tour involves walking through the French Quarter, so limited mobility may be a challenge; check accessibility details before booking.

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