New Orleans Ghost Tour: Explore Paranormal History
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9,807 Ratings
New Orleans
Embark on a thrilling ghost tour in New Orleans, the most haunted city in the US. Explore paranormal history, visit the infamous Lalaurie Mansion, and discover the secrets of the French Quarter.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- French Quarter - Your local guide will share dark, mysterious stories and legends about these French Quarter haunts, some of which involve voodoo, witchcraft, ghosts and vampires!
- New Orleans Pharmacy Museum - Louis Dufilho, America’s First Licensed Pharmacist, opened what is known as the Pharmacy Museum in 1816. Now, this former apothecary shop hosts an assortment of medical exhibits from the past for your viewing pleasure.
- Jackson Square - The beautiful landmark known as Jackson Square is named after the legendary General Jackson who led soldiers to victory during the Battle of New Orleans. On a Witches Brew tour, you’ll pass this location and get to view the statue of Jackson.
- Voodoo Authentica - Since the 1990s, Voodoo Authentica has been crafting handmade voodoo dolls, gris-gris bags and more from Dumaine Street in the French Quarter. This is just another legendary location that visitors are pointed towards during a Witches Brew Tours voodoo tour.
- Old Ursuline Convent Museum - Find out about the legend of the Casket Girls and how they were thought to be the first North American Vampires.
- Lalaurie Mansion - As you explore the French Quarter you will learn about the horrifying tales of slaves at the LaLaurie House and learn about various other ghostly and ghastly characters of New Orleans’s sordid past.
- Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - Visit one of New Orleans’ oldest structures, and some of the former resident souls. Formerly the site of infamous Jean Lafitte’s illicit privateer operation, it’s one of the most haunted buildings in the French Quarter.
What's Included
- Expert local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Beverages & Snacks
Additional Information
New Orleans bears the title of ‘The Most Haunted City’ in the United States, due to its rich, unique paranormal history. Join our expert storytellers as they guide you through tales of Ghosts, Voodoo, Vampires & More.
During the tour, you’ll hear about the Lalaurie Mansion, New Orleans’ most haunted and notorious site. Discover the spine-tingling story of Mad Madam LaLaurie, known as one of our most horrifying historical figures. Your feelings of thrill and fear will surely intensify as you continue your journey through the lanes of the French Quarter.
Please make sure to arrive 30 minutes before the tour departure time for check-in at 311 Exchange Place. Unfortunately, no refunds will be given for late-comers. Each tour is unique, so it may not cover all the stops mentioned above or it may include other unlisted locations. Please note that this is an outdoor walking tour and we do not go inside any buildings.
The maximum number of guests per group is 28, however, a more exclusive VIP option is available for a group of 15.
- Operates in all weather conditions
- While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in the historic French Quarter present challenges. Please book accordingly.
Location
311 Exchange Pl
Exchange Place
Our Ghost Tours meet at Witches Brew Gallery at 311 Exchange Place.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Aviann_c
Feb 21, 2024
Informative & Fun! - Our guide Chris was a good mix of funny, kind, and informative. He was in great spirits and kept the entire tour entertained! The story telling kept you wanting more, so much so I bought a book on Madame Lalaurie.
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Elizabeth_z
Feb 20, 2024
Great tour of haunted sites! - Mac gave a fantastic tour! He was very knowledgeable and also funny. We had a great time!
My kids were really interested also.
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Mcalmont
Feb 18, 2024
What a Blast and Creepy Cold Night! - We had a blast with our VIP tour guide, Jodi Dever!! It was a very cold and windy day but worth it. She was humorous and fun to be with. We had an intimate group. We laughed all night and were very creeped out too. For example, we now understand what “go up a Romeo leave a Juliette!” Her storytelling was engaging and based on accurate findings and research so she even divulged what were claims, rumors and speculation. She tailored the tour to our interests as well. We are The Originals and Anne Rice fans and she shared film spots and other tidbits.
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K_l
Feb 15, 2024
intriguing - We had a great experience and our guide was truly insightful. You learn a lot and it makes you want to dig deeper into the lore and history.
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Gas_b
Feb 13, 2024
Witches Brew tour New Orleans - Tony was our tour guide! We absolutely enjoyed him. He stayed concerned about our safety, he was funny, and very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. Getting to see the American Horror Story and The Originals homes were the highlights of our tour as we are fans of both shows. We were pleasantly surprised with our tour and with Tony as our tour guide as he definitely kept us entertained from beginning to end! Ask for Tony when you book your tour!
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Mackeyh2022
Feb 12, 2024
Wonderful tour - Cobi was a great guide! We heard some fantastic scary stories and would highly recommend. It was a great time and a great group
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629terrih
Feb 4, 2024
Great tour, even in the rain! - Our group went on a ghost tour on Saturday night in the middle of a biblical rainfall. Our tour guide was Robby Rob and he was fabulous. He led us through the streets of New Orleans and showed us plenty of haunted hotels, homes and restaurants, while telling interesting stories all along the way. He kept our attention and had a great sense of humor, especially with the less than ideal weather we were having. I would highly recommend this tour. If the forecast shows rain, just plan to go walking in the rain with plenty of rain gear. It was quite the adventure!
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Rachel_d
Aug 19, 2023
We loved our tour guide,... - We loved our tour guide, Robbie Rob! Great experience & very interesting stories. Also a good way to walk around the city.
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Robynd418
Feb 4, 2024
Awesome job, Robby Rob! - Robby Rob was awesome! We went on a rainy night that turned into a 7 inch rain deluge!
He was great and carried on! Got us to dry overhangs so we could hear his stories!
He was fun and personable- got to know our group well!
I’d recommend to all our friends!!
I might have captured one ghost in one of my pics!!!
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Keyianam2024
Feb 3, 2024
Disappointing 21+ tour - This tour was really disappointing. There weren’t nearly as many stories as I expected. Contrarily to the itinerary, we did not hear about the Pharmacy Museum nor Lafitte’s Blacksmith Bar. We booked the 21+ tour in hopes of a good spook, but most of the stories weren’t frightening at all- our guide mostly spoke of her personal beliefs rather than real accounts. We left the tour disappointed that we hadn’t picked another company, and sad that we couldn’t truly get a feel for NOLA’s spooky after dark history.
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