21+ Pub Crawl, LaLaurie

Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans runs through New Orleans Ghost Adventures. Rated 4.5 across 2,212 reviews. Runs 2 hours. From $37.

Overview

This adults-only haunted pub crawl spends two hours moving through the French Quarter with a licensed guide, pairing ghost stories and local history with stops at some of the neighborhood's storied bars. The route passes Pirates Alley, the LaLaurie Mansion, Bourbon Street, and the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, with time inside Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar along the way. A complimentary drink is included at the last stop; other drinks are at your own cost, and what else you pay for is the guide and the storytelling.

The tour starts and finishes at Bon's New Orleans Street Food, 620 Decatur St Unit 1B. Groups run up to 28 travellers, so expect a social, bar-hopping atmosphere rather than an intimate walking lecture.

It suits travellers 21 and over who want history with their nightlife. Anyone hoping for a deep, uninterrupted ghost investigation may be disappointed; bystanders and other tours sometimes cut in, as some reviewers noted. For a casual night out with lore attached, it lands well.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Meet at Decatur StreetMeet at Bon's New Orleans Street Food, 620 Decatur St Unit 1B. The tour ends back at this same point.
2. French Quarter walkSpend about 30 minutes in the French Quarter, passing Pirates Alley. Admission is free.
3. Orleans Street stopsWalk about 10 minutes along Orleans Street, passing the LaLaurie Mansion and Bourbon Street. Admission is free.
4. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop BarSpend about 10 minutes at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, passing the Old Ursuline Convent Museum on the way. A complimentary drink is included here; other drinks are at your own expense.
5. Return to meeting pointThe activity ends back at the starting point on Decatur Street.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you get the most out of this crawl.

• Budget for extra drinks. The minimum age is 21 years. A complimentary drink is included at the last stop; other drinks along the way are at your own expense.
• Wear walking shoes. The route covers several blocks of historic French Quarter streets, which the listing says present challenges for those with mobility issues. One reviewer described the pace as fast, so comfortable shoes matter.
• Expect a group. The tour runs with a maximum of 28 travellers. Several reviewers enjoyed the social feel, though one found a large group less personal than smaller tours they had taken.
• Pace yourself. Stops at bars are short, around 10 minutes each, and reviewers mention being told to grab a drink and move on. Plan to return to favorite bars afterward if you want longer visits.
• Check the weather. The experience requires good weather, and routes can change due to parades, festivals, or construction. If it is cancelled for weather, a different date or a full refund is offered.
• Ask for tips. Reviewers describe the guides as knowledgeable about the city and happy to share recommendations. One traveller suggested doing the tour early in a trip to get oriented and pick up bar and restaurant ideas for the rest of a stay.

Common issues. Only the last-stop drink is included, so budget for your own at the earlier stops. Some reviewers found the pace rushed, with short bar stops and little lingering, and one reported a guide moving too fast for a person with a sore hip. Routes can also shift because of parades, festivals, or construction, and the historic streets are difficult for anyone with mobility problems, as the listing itself warns.

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