Dark History Tour: Unsettling Tales of New Orleans
4.6
72 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience the unsettling tales of New Orleans' ghosts, legends, and dark history on our popular Dark History Tour. Walk through the Old French Quarter and hear the stories of restless spirits, old legends, great disasters, and unsolved murders that define the city. Led by pre-Katrina tour guides with decades of residency.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • St. Louis Cathedral - The oldest cathedral of the United States
What's Included
  • Certified English-speaking guide
  • Walking tour
Additional Information

Hauntings, folklore, and a grim past – this is our top-rated tour – a stroll through the lanes of the Old French Quarter, learning about the history of our town through tales of its unsettled spirits, its ancient myths, its significant calamities, and unresolved homicides. These narratives shape our town and its inhabitants and what’s more, they all genuinely transpired! The only tour in town that delves into the Grim Past of New Orleans–factors that forged our identity, yet the local government would rather you remain uninformed! Conducted by tour guides who were licensed before Katrina and who have been residents for a multitude of years.
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Location
Pirate's Alley Cafe
Pirates Alley
Look for the sign on the Cathedral fence
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.6
(72 Ratings)
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P1040oochristac
Apr 8, 2024
Great history tour of a very historical city - Lots of information about New Orleans history and how it shaped the city it has been and is today. Jonathan is very passionate about his city :)
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Lisa_d
Mar 25, 2024
A Tour Worth Repeating - We went on this tour 2 years ago and returned again with friends this year. Jonathon does an amazing job! He made the history come alive! We love the pace, the facts, and his enthusiasm. His passion for history and New Orleans comes through with each stop we made.
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Melissako1570eh
Mar 25, 2024
Cannot miss this! - Our tour with Jonathan was incredible! We learned so much about the history of the area that we would never have otherwise known. The tour was entertaining as well as informative, and included time for a break and bar visit in a historic location we may not have found on our own. Jonathon recommended some excellent restaurants and further adventures as well, from the perspective of a true local. We are here for a few more days and are planning to book more tours with this company! If we return to NOLA we will book again!
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Edwardbn3743lr
Feb 18, 2024
Spectacular - The tour lives up to the spooky and disturbing hype. Was intrigued every step of the way. From the murder stories to the ghastly and ghostly scenes in the French Quarter, definitely one of the best tours in NOLA
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Munchmunchdavis
Jan 23, 2024
Best tour I"ve ever taken!!! - We took a tour this past weekend with Jonathan Weiss and were blown away! We were a party of 12 and all of us were so impressed by his knowledge and delivery of his stories and factual events. I cannot recommend this tour more! He kept us riveted the entire time and wish we had a longer tour booked so we could learn more about New Orleans. Take this tour and be entertained by all the Dark History you learn!!
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Tactowntraveler
Dec 30, 2023
Fun and educational French Quarter tour - must do! - Fantastic tour! My family of four (our kids are 19 & 21) loved the tour. The tour included fantastic storytelling, visiting key areas in the French Quarter, very entertaining and a lots of great history. The guide had a deep knowledge of history (New Orleans, European, African, American and beyond) and could answer all our questions. In addition, he was born and raised in New Orleans and can share pre/post Katrina differences. Our guide was also funny, and had a great personality. We came to New Orleans for a fun family trip and we are so glad to have taken this tour so we could learn more about the area and the history of its people. I’ll be taking his other tours when we return!
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N335rqcindyp
Nov 26, 2023
Amazing tour! - Buckle up and be prepared to take the best walking history tour of New Orleans! Johnathan knows NOLA history because he loves his city. You get the feeling he would spend a week with you feeding you information if he could. He had recommendations for places to go and things to see that we never would have known about. I can’t recommend spending an evening with Johnathan enough.
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Amandapt2709jm
Nov 6, 2023
A NOLA Highlight For 15 Years - Jonathan’s tours have been the highlight of my New Orleans trips for almost 15 years! I have tried other tour guides, but none even come close to having such wonderful storytelling ability nor such a detailed historical anecdotes. He’s the best!
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Usvigirl726
Oct 19, 2023
Must do tour - Small group (4 people) tour that was informative, engaging, and historical. Jonathan is a personable storyteller and answered all questions that we had. We will check out his other tours when we return to New Orleans!
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W1447qeharoldh
Oct 14, 2023
History? - Ok. Real Caucasian slanted. Not 100 percent fact even on the non haunted stuff. It’s cool if ur white, or black and don’t identify. But very good nuggets in there also. I would go if I didn’t know this town, and keep in mind it’s one view and not gospel.
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