Small Group, Interior Visit

New Orleans Ghost Tour: Go Inside a Haunted Location runs through New Orleans Ghost Adventures. Rated 4.5 across 1,304 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $37.

Overview

Most ghost tours in the French Quarter keep you on the sidewalk, pointing at closed doors. This one, run by New Orleans Ghost Adventures, takes you inside at least one haunted location, which is the main reason to pick it over a standard walking tour. A licensed guide leads the way for two hours, mixing historically grounded stories with access most visitors never get.

The route starts near Jackson Square, passes St. Louis Cathedral and the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, and includes stops on Orleans Street, at the Place d'Armes Hotel, and at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. The Lalaurie Mansion also appears as a pass-by. Reviewers consistently praise the guides' knowledge and energy, and several mention that the history of the city is woven into the ghost stories rather than kept separate.

It suits travellers who want storytelling with substance and do not mind a walking pace with several stops. The group can run up to 28 people, so it is not an intimate experience, but the interior access and the guides' reputation for accuracy make it a strong pick for first-time visitors and repeat ghost tour customers alike.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Bon'sThe tour meets at Bon's New Orleans Street Food at 620 Decatur St, Unit 1B, next door to Landry's seafood and across the street from Jackson Square.
2. Jackson SquareA 5-minute stop with free admission. St. Louis Cathedral is passed by here.
3. Orleans StreetA 10-minute stop with free admission.
4. Place d'Armes HotelA 15-minute stop with free admission.
5. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop BarA 10-minute stop where admission is not included. The Lalaurie Mansion and the Old Ursuline Convent Museum are passed by along the way.
6. Return to startThe tour ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will make the two hours go more smoothly, from the heat to the pace of the walk.

• Bring water. Several reviewers warn about the Louisiana heat, even in the evening. One suggests bringing a bottle of water, and another mentions a guide who handed out fans. Hydration matters here.
• Pace and walking. Opinions on the walking vary. Some reviewers found the walking minimal with plenty of stops, while others described it as a long stretch of walking and listening with little interaction. Expect to be on your feet for the full two hours.
• Group size. The listing caps the group at 28 travellers. One reviewer counted roughly 20 people on their tour and felt that was too many, so be prepared for a crowd rather than a small gathering.
• Drinks and restrooms. Alcoholic beverages are not included in the price.
• Weather and route. The tour runs in all weather conditions, but routes can change due to parade routes, road closures, or second lines. Poor weather that cancels the tour triggers a different date or a full refund.
• Photos. Bring a camera. Reviewers mention ghost orbs in photos and at least one guide who shared ghost pictures collected from past guests, so the photographic angle is part of the fun.

Common issues. The group can be large, with one reviewer counting about 20 people and calling that too many for the format. The same reviewer reported that not all listed stops were visited on their tour, including the Place d'Armes and the Blacksmith Shop, and that the haunted room used was not air conditioned. Another reviewer wanted more paranormal content and less history, noting that guides tailor each tour to the majority of the group. A gratuity solicitation at the end was also mentioned once. Routes can change for parades, closures, and second lines, and the tour requires good weather to run.

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