Haunted Tours Of New Orleans, Compared

How the walking tours stack up against each other, which cemetery visit fits a short stop, whether a vampire walk or a haunted pub crawl better matches your night, and what each booking includes, each one bookable right now.

Rows of weathered above-ground tombs in a historic New Orleans cemetery at dusk

2026-09-25

Can I Visit The Voodoo Queen In New Orleans?

Marie Laveau's traditionally cited tomb site sits inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, which has been licensed-guide-only since 2015. This guide explains how to actually visit, which tours cover it, and what it costs.

Rows of weathered above-ground tombs in a historic New Orleans cemetery under an overcast sky

2026-09-25

Is A Cemetery Tour Worth It In New Orleans?

An honest verdict on whether a New Orleans cemetery tour is worth the money, which cemetery to pick, and why a guided tour is the only legal way inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

Lantern light on a French Quarter balcony with iron railings at night

2026-09-25

Is A Ghost Tour Worth It In New Orleans?

An honest verdict on New Orleans ghost tours, with real prices, ratings and review counts from 14 bookable tours, plus when a ghost tour is not worth your money.

The three-story French Quarter facade of the LaLaurie Mansion on Royal Street at dusk

2026-09-25

Is The LaLaurie Mansion Really Haunted?

The documented history of 1140 Royal Street, the legends the ghost tours tell outside its walls, and the honest answer to whether anyone has ever proven the LaLaurie Mansion is haunted.

Bourbon Street at night with lit balconies and glowing bar signs along the empty morning street

2026-09-25

What Happens On Bourbon Street At Night?

An honest guide to Bourbon Street after dark: when the crowds arrive, how the French Quarter go-cup zone works, what a night costs, and how haunted pub crawls fit into the scene.

A tall French Quarter townhouse with ironwork balconies standing dark against an evening sky

2026-09-25

Why Can't You Go In The LaLaurie Mansion?

The LaLaurie Mansion at 1140 Royal Street is a private home, not a museum. Here is the ownership history, the access rules, and the honest ways to see it.

Rows of weathered above-ground tombs behind the iron gates of a Garden District cemetery

2026-09-25

Why Is Lafayette Cemetery So Famous?

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is the Garden District's most famous cemetery, closed to walk-in visitors since 2019. Here is its real story, what you can still see, and the honest ways to visit New Orleans cemeteries.

Ironwork balcony over a dim French Quarter street at dusk with gas-style lanterns

2026-09-25

Why Is New Orleans So Paranormal?

The real history behind New Orleans' paranormal reputation: above-ground cemeteries, layered Catholic and voodoo traditions, epidemics and disasters, and how to experience the haunted side of the city today.

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