New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the haunted French Quarter
- Discover the history of LaLaurie Mansion
- Learn about the vampire tales of 1041 Royal Street
- Visit Le Petit Theatre, known for its ghostly residents
- Hear spine-chilling stories from knowledgeable guides
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of New Orleans' haunted sites
- Visit to the French Quarter's most eerie locations
- Stories of local legends and paranormal events
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Itinerary
Folk histories of LaLaurie's abuse and murder of her slaves circulated in Louisiana during the nineteenth century
Louis J. Dufilho, Jr. was America's First Licensed Pharmacist. Dufilho’s most significant contribution to the history and integrity of the field of pharmacy took place in New Orleans in 1816.
Vampires have long been fantasized in folklore and mystical tales through the ages, as we can’t help but be enchanted by these curious creatures. And (un)lucky for us, here in Louisiana, vampires are closer to home than we might think. Flawless skin that never seems to age. Eyes that pierce into your soul. Never hungry, but always thirsty. Powerfully charming, yet peculiar. They draw you in with their fascinating stories and hypnotic voices; but you can’t help but think something seems a little strange.
At 183 years old, it boasts a half-basement with a row of sidewalk-level windows and the kind of striking cast-iron filigree balconies on its upper levels that have won it bragging rights as one of the most photographed buildings in the French Quarter. That haunting backstory, though — one that includes a sultan, a stolen harem and mass murder — only gives the Gardette-LePretre House, as it is known, that much more unique a place in New Orleans history.It also gives it the other name by which it is commonly known: The Sultan’s House.
Le Petit Theatre hosts a wide selection of ghosts. Union soldiers, a theater manager, a nun and an actress who committed suicide are just a few of the many spirits that haunt the building. Doors mysteriously blowing open and shutting close and bottles of wine flying off of shelves are just some of the ways that the spirits make their presence known.
Pass by: At this French Quarter restaurant, patrons dine amongst the spirits of New Orleans’s past. Before serving up plates of goat cheese crepes, the building was believed to have served as a holding facility for slaves being put up for auction in the early 1700s. Then, in 1788, the Great New Orleans Fire partially destroyed the original building. The new owner, Pierre Antoine Lepardi Jourdan, spent several years restoring the property and transforming it into a home for his family. In 1814, he lost his beloved home in a game of poker. Rather than be forced to vacate the house, he died by suicide on the second floor.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; ensure you understand the language.
- This is a walking tour; be prepared to walk at a leisurely pace for approximately 2 hours.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress accordingly for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a camera to capture the historic sites and any unexpected encounters.
- Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes early to ensure a timely departure.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Bad!
Our tour guy was rude and rushed us! He was walking so fast and most of were left way behind. My crew and I had to run most of the time to keep up! He spoke very fast and we weren't able to enjoy the tour bc it was hard to understand him and keep up!
Great storytelling
Our guide Carlo, is great at storytelling and kept us engaged throughout the tour. He is knowledgeable about the area and even gave us tips on where else we can visit in the city.
Ask for Marcus!
Marcus was outstanding. We passed several other touring groups and it was easy to tell that our guide was the best. He did a fantastic job sharing interesting history of the city in addition to the creepy stories we were expecting. Highly recommend, particularly if you can request Marcus.
Ended up doing this after...
Ended up doing this after the gay ghost tour and it was great to hear different perspectives on the same events. The tour itself was a great time, well paced, and the price was right too.
Not as described
The force, Harry, did an excellent job. He was funny and entertaining. I gave it a low rating because we didn’t go to any of the places in the description. We went to two cemeteries and learned about burial procedures of the city. While interesting, we heard the same thing in our city tour the previous day.