Three Haunted Bars, Free Shot

New Orleans: Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot runs through Big Easy Walking Tours. Rated 4.7 across 79 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $18.

Overview

This tour mixes a ghost walk with a pub crawl through the French Quarter and the Marigny, stopping at three haunted bars over two hours. It starts outside The Rambler, where guests get VIP wristbands for drink specials and line-skipping, plus a free shot pulled from the guide's party bag. From there the route threads past some of the city's best known haunted addresses while the guide tells stories drawn from over 300 years of the dead.

The stops and sights read like a horror fan's checklist: the Lalaurie Mansion, famous from American Horror Story; Lafitte's haunted pirate bar; the Dragon's Den, linked to Aleister Crowley; Madame John's Legacy; the old MRB brothel where Mary the Beauty is said to rest; the Andrew Jackson Hotel; and the Old Ursuline Convent, home of the Casket Girls. One drink or shot is included from the guide's party bag, and the group stops for drinks along the way.

It suits travellers who want a loose, social night out rather than a solemn history lecture. Reviews repeatedly praise the guides' energy and storytelling. Anyone hoping for a quiet, strictly factual ghost tour may find the party framing a lot; everyone else will likely fit right in.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at The RamblerGuests gather in front of The Rambler at the start time for a welcome and VIP wristbands. Mentioning the tour at the bar gets 20% off drinks.
2. Free shot and drink specialsThe guide brings a party bag with one alcoholic shot included for each guest. The wristbands unlock drink specials all night.
3. Walk the French Quarter and MarignyThe route passes haunted sites including the Lalaurie Mansion, Madame John's Legacy, the MRB brothel, the Andrew Jackson Hotel and the Old Ursuline Convent, while the guide shares stories of the dead.
4. Three haunted bar stopsThe tour stops at three haunted bars along the way, including Lafitte's haunted pirate bar and the Dragon's Den, home of Aleister Crowley. The group stops for drinks during the walk.
5. Stories and recommendationsThe guide wraps up with chilling stories and recommendations for continuing the night.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the night smoother, from wristband perks to what to carry.

• Bring cash. The listing advises bringing cash for tipping the bands and musicians you pass. Gratuities for the guide are also not included in the price.
• Charge your phone. The listing recommends a fully charged phone for photos and videos. It also suggests bringing a camera to try to catch apparitions and orbs along the route.
• Pace and duration. The tour runs about two hours and covers the French Quarter and Marigny on foot, with bar stops breaking up the walking. Expect a social, upbeat group feel rather than a hushed ghost walk; reviewers often describe the guides as fun and interactive.
• Drinks and specials. One alcoholic shot is included from the guide's party bag. The Rambler offers a 20% discount on drinks when you mention the tour, and the VIP wristbands unlock drink specials all night.
• No pickup. There is no hotel pickup. You meet the host in front of The Rambler right at the start time, so arriving a little early is wise.
• Guides vary. Reviews name several different guides, all praised for energy and knowledge of the city's history. Several travellers said the guide's storytelling was a highlight of the night.

Common issues. The only drink included is a single shot, and gratuities are not included. There is no pickup, so travellers must make their own way to The Rambler for the start time. The listing does not state an accessibility or age policy. The party-style tone may not suit visitors looking for a serious, quiet ghost tour.

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