Immerse yourself New Orleans’ ghoulish side on this spooky small-group ghosts and spirits walking tour - the only one that features augmented reality experiences. Wind through the French Quarter’s dark corridors and hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide. You’ll visit infamous and eerie locations such as the Lalaurie Mansion and the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. By the end, you’ll understand why haunted New Orleans is a hotspot for paranormal investigators and historical videographers.

See several haunted sites in the French Quarter
Hear your guide tell stories featured on the History Channel and the Discovery Channel
Augmented reality experiences created by local artist Marcus Brown
Smaller-group experience with a max of 17 guests (most tours have 28 guests)

What's Included

Local guide
Local taxes
Augmented reality experiences created by local artist Marcus Brown

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Woldenberg Park, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office (Toulouse Street @ the Mississippi River in the French Quarter)

Start time

07:00 PM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Your ghostly adventure starts in the evening at the Lighthouse Ticket Office in the French Quarter. Meet your local guide and steel yourself for a walk through the dark recesses of New Orleans’ haunted history. Cross your fingers that you’ll encounter (or not encounter!) a ghost at one of the eerie venues to come.

Between stops, hear other creepy stories — some featured in History Channel and Discovery Channel exposés. This walking tour includes two augmented reality experiences.

Your tour returns to the starting point in the French Quarter.

French Quarter

1 hour 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans Creole Cookery

Admission Ticket Free

Lalaurie Mansion

Admission Ticket Not Included

Muriel's Jackson Square

Admission Ticket Free

Old Ursuline Convent Museum

Admission Ticket Not Included

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult

Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 22 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:What is the departure point for the New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour?

A:The tour begins at the Gray Line "Lighthouse" Ticket Office in the French Quarter at Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River - at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (400 Toulouse Street.)

Jun 2021

Q:Is there parking near the departure point for the New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour?

A:There are public parking lots on Decatur Street that charge hourly rates. Some require prepayment through an automated kiosk on site. The parking lot closest to the tour departure point is Jax Lot # P401, 500 Decatur St.

Jun 2021

Q:What should I wear during the New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour?

A:Casual, comfortable attire is best. This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes! Please avoid tank tops, cut-offs or short shorts.

Jun 2021

Q:Can I take photos/videos during the New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour?

A:Absolutely! Bring your camera. You never know who will want to pose for a picture!

Jun 2021

Q:Is the New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour handicap accessible?

A:The tour is accessible, however, due to some uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.

Jun 2021

Q:Is the New Orleans Ghosts and Spirits Walking Tour appropriate for young children?

A:While the tour may be scary for younger guests, it is up to your discretion when bringing children. All children require an accompanying adult on the tour.

Aug 2023

Q:Will I need to download an app to use the AR exhibits?

A:The AR exhibits are compatible with iPhones or iPads. It is not necessary to download an app to participate. Your guide will offer other viewing options to Android users. Standard data and internet usage is required for AR experience.

Aug 2023

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Spooky night in New Orleans !

Hailey_J, Sep 2023

Our tour guide was incredible! Bob S was wonderful and I would do it all over again! The walk wasn’t bad at all and Bob made us feel safe and was very attentive. You won’t be disappointed!

Fantastic guide made New Orleans’ history come to life!

Amy_W, Mar 2023

Rebecca was a fantastic guide and a natural storyteller— she really helped connect New Orleans history to the modern day and shared a glimpse of life in Southern Louisiana and along the Gulf Coast. Excellent job!

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Amy, thank you for taking time to share.

Family friendly

CELINDA_V, Feb 2023

It’s more of scary historical details of the city. Very well done. I went w my 11 and 14yo. They weren’t spooked that they couldn’t sleep at night, but did find the stories spooky! The tour guide was conscious with the fact the kids were with us with regards to words he chose. He was great. I appreciate his own historical background being from there.

No show tour guide

Jennifer_K, Dec 2022

Our tour guide never showed up and we waited for almost 30 minutes. Very frustrating, but the ladies at the ticket booth were very nice and apologetic so thankful for them.

Tour guide was not a good...

ruthieru, May 2022

Tour guide was not a good story teller. Scattered. Did not hold your interest. This tour depends on the guide you get.

Response from Host, Jun 2022

We apologize that your guide was not a good storyteller. We value that highly. If you remember and want to share the guide's name please respond to guestexperiences@glnosc.com

Great Spooky Tour !

Xeric_W, Mar 2022

Kate was amazing! Very great story teller and very informative. Make sure you have your walking shoes on! It was exciting to learn the more scary history of New Orleans and she made it spooky.

Response from Host, May 2022

New Orleans at night can make the stories come to life

Should rename the tour

MyAnh_T, Oct 2019

The Ghost and spirit walking tour is not at all as we expected. It turned out to be a mere walk of almost 2 hrs and listening to the guide telling historic stories of the city, governors, their death, their secret affairs, the suicides and the belief that the spirits are wandering there somewhere, not even stepping into any of the haunted places or houses. It’s honestly very boring and the most disappointing tour we’ve done with Viator. Not recommend it to anyone.

Not quite what I was expecting, too...

Lucinda L, Jun 2017

Not quite what I was expecting, too many tours from other companies hitting the same spots we were going to.

The tour was great! Our guide Todd...

Susan M, May 2017

The tour was great! Our guide Todd really knew the history and was a great story teller. I must note, that the other reviews that talked about come hungry were NOT talking about this tour. We stopped at one restaurant for a look at the courtyard and a few minutes to grab a drink if desired. But, no food. So, the tour IS highly recommended, but eat first or plan on a late dinner. :

I have been on several Ghost and...

ANGELICA J, Nov 2016

I have been on several Ghost and Spirit Tours but this by far was the absolute WORST by far!!!!!! The tour guide was horrible, our tour started 30 minutes LATE and we weren't given our money back nor were we given an extra 30 minutes of the tour, like we paid for! I would NEVER recommend this tour to anyone! IT WAS HORRIBLE and all 10-12 other paying customers on the tour with us were 100 dissatisfied. As a matter of fact 2 of the 12 couples walked away from the tour after 15 minutes of it actually starting. The stories were horrible and rushed, just not a good experience at all! nothappy horribletour givememymoneyback

Response from Host, Nov 2016

Thank you for your review. We value your feedback and are sorry to hear that your tour experience was unsatisfactory. We rely on your honest feedback to help ensure the value and quality of our travel experiences. Based on your concerns, we have contacted our local tour operator to address these concerns with them personally and will continue monitoring feedback from our travelers.

I have a fantastic time on this tour...

Ena D, Oct 2016

I have a fantastic time on this tour and I highly recommend it!!!!! You will get a good amount of food! Please come hungry!

Great tour. Daniel was very...

Brian C, Aug 2016

Great tour. Daniel was very knowledgeable and engaging. Definitely a highlight of our trip to NOLA!

Unfortunately this tour was way too...

marnanee, Jan 2016

Unfortunately this tour was way too much walking for myself and my husband! Our tour guide was informative with all the details he gave as we made numerous stops throughout our walk through the French Quarter. We could tell that he was very passionate about the history of the ghosts and stories of the area. We understood that this walking tour was scheduled for approximately 2 hours. We met our guide at 7:00, so had a light appetizer before the tour, with plans to enjoy dinner after the tour. My husband had to bale out midway through the tour, so he headed back to Jackson Square to wait for the rest of our group. We walked endlessly throughout the French Quarter, only to have him announce the end of the tour at 9:30 p.m., several blocks away from where we began! We were then forced to walk all the way back towards Jackson Square to meet up with my husband. By then we missed our 9:30 reservation for dinner, and were forced to just find any place to eat! I ended up with a huge blister on my foot by the end of the evening! Will never take a walking tour again!!!

If you're interested in learning the...

Cynthia P, Oct 2015

If you're interested in learning the history and viewing the spots of ghostly hauntings then this is the tour for you. Our guide Stacey was very informative of the nocturnal goings on. Pity most places were boarded up or an area of business because I would have loved to have gotten a closer look. I highly recommend this tour to those unfamiliar to the area or those who have a craving for history. It wasn't a scary tour, but I liked it nonetheless.

Did not experience any ghostly...

Glenn L, Oct 2015

Did not experience any ghostly experience. Informed that the hotel in which I was staying was one of the haunted New Orleans' hotels. Interesting stories. We witnessed a wonderful lightning experience.

It was interesting hearing about the...

mistymodel, Jun 2015

It was interesting hearing about the stories....especially since we were staying at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel which was on the tour as being haunted.

Was good. A little long but overall...

Jess G, May 2015

Was good. A little long but overall would recommend if you are interested.

Fairly good. Missed most of the...

gmail, Apr 2015

Fairly good. Missed most of the truly historic apparitions, but managed to keep things friendly and interesting. The rain came down in buckets just before the walk, threatening the evening, and the guide showed flexibility, but the rain let up to a trickle the minute we started. That was spooky, in a good way.

Our guide Todd was very knowledgable...

Annalisa, Feb 2015

Our guide Todd was very knowledgable about New Orleans and her history. He was entertaining and shared some great ghost stories.

Stacey was very informative and...

diane m h, Dec 2014

Stacey was very informative and gave a great tour! She was fun and full of historical facts about the area. Really enjoyed the whole tour.

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