Interior Visit, 2 Hours

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit runs through Tour Orleans. Rated 4.5 across 1,109 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $37.

Overview

This tour from Tour Orleans goes inside a private haunted building, which the operator says not many companies have access to do. The rest of the two hours plays out as a walking route through the Quarter, from Jackson Square past the Old Ursuline Convent to the exterior of the Lalaurie Mansion, with a break at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar along the way.

A licensed guide leads the group, and the operator is clear about the style: no costumed actors, no staged jump scares. The guides may be professors, historians, students, or, in the listing's words, educated lovers of the macabre, and the stories cover ghosts, vampires, witches, and Voodoo priestesses alongside the city's documented haunted history. Reviewers consistently single out the storytelling, with several describing guides as knowledgeable and engaging.

The tour suits travellers who want history with their hauntings rather than a theatrical fright. Expect frequent stops, restroom breaks, and a fair amount of walking, as one reviewer warned. It starts and ends at Bon's New Orleans Street Food on Decatur Street, and drinks and gratuities are not included.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Decatur StreetThe tour starts at Tour Orleans, in front of Bon's New Orleans Street Food, 620 Decatur St. No pickup is included.
2. French Quarter walkThe licensed guide leads a guided walking tour and sightseeing route through the Quarter.
3. Jackson Square and Muriel'sA guided tour at Jackson Square, then a photo stop and walk past Muriel's Jackson Square.
4. Old Ursuline ConventAnother photo stop and walk-by at the Old Ursuline Convent.
5. Lalaurie MansionA photo stop at the exterior of the Lalaurie Mansion.
6. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop BarA break time and photo stop at the bar. Drinks are not included in the tour price.
7. Bourbon Orleans and Pirates AlleyPhoto stops and walk-bys at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel and Pirates Alley.
8. Return to startThe route ends back at Bon's New Orleans Street Food on Decatur Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most from the two hours.

• Wear walking shoes. One reviewer noted you need to be able to walk a lot. The route moves through the French Quarter with frequent stops, so comfortable shoes matter more than anything else you pack.
• Bring a camera. The listing encourages photos inside the haunted building and outside landmarks like the Lalaurie Mansion. The operator asks travellers to send in any paranormal captures, and may share interesting ones on its social channels.
• History, not haunted house. No one jumps out at you and no one is in costume, according to the operator. Reviewers describe the guides as knowledgeable storytellers, and several call the experience fun and engaging.
• Guides praised by name. Reviewers praise their guides by name across many recent departures. The consistent theme in reviews is engaging, well informed storytelling.
• Drinks cost extra. The break at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is a stop, not a free drink. Drinks and gratuities are listed as not included, so budget for both.
• Routes can change. The listing warns that parades, construction, and similar disruptions can alter the route. The stops listed are the usual lineup, not a guarantee for every departure.

Common issues. The main complaint in reviews is unclear expectations: some travellers wanted more clarity on the tour's ghost focus and on what the interior visit actually includes before booking. The interior access is to one private building, not a series of haunted interiors. One reviewer flagged the amount of walking: it is substantial, and the listing gives no accessibility details. Route changes due to parades and construction are also possible, so a specific landmark may be skipped on a given night.

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