Dark Side of New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour
Overview
New Orleans is famous for its connection to ghosts, spirits, and the supernatural. With centuries of fascinating and sometimes dark history, the city has earned a reputation as one of America's most haunted destinations.
Join us for a family-friendly New Orleans ghost tour through the historic French Quarter, where your local guide will share chilling tales of haunted locations, tragic events, mysterious deaths, and the legends that continue to surround the city.
Explore the darker side of New Orleans history, from yellow fever epidemics and Civil War tragedies to paranormal encounters and stories that inspired popular culture. This French Quarter ghost tour combines history, storytelling, and local legends for a memorable evening experience.
All locations are viewed from the outside, allowing you to experience the atmosphere and history of these fascinating places after dark. Discover the legends and dark history that make New Orleans unforgettable.
What's Included
- Visit to historic locations connected to ghost stories and local folklore
- Stories of New Orleans haunted history, legends, and dark past
- Local professional guide
- Guided walking tour of the historic French Quarter
- Bottled water Water can be purchased near by.
- There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
- Gratuities
- Interior access to tour locations (tour is outdoors)
Meeting Location
700 Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (6)
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Activity code: C-221483P3
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Frequently Asked Questions (6)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Broadway customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
- Visit to historic locations connected to ghost stories and local folklore.
- Stories of New Orleans haunted history, legends, and dark past.
- Local professional guide.
- Guided walking tour of the historic French Quarter.
- Bottled water. Water can be purchased near by.
- There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
- Gratuities.
- Interior access to tour locations (tour is outdoors).
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Dark Side of New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Dark Side of New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Broadway. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Visit to historic locations connected to ghost stories and local folklore
- Stories of New Orleans haunted history, legends, and dark past
- Local professional guide
- Guided walking tour of the historic French Quarter
- Bottled waterWater can be purchased near by.
- There are no additional costs associated with this tour.
- Gratuities
- Interior access to tour locations (tour is outdoors)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 27 travelers
