New Orleans True Crime Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the French Quarter's dark past
- Discover tales of the Mafia's influence
- Visit sites of infamous crimes
- Learn about New Orleans' criminal history
- Experience the city's haunted locations
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of New Orleans' historic districts
- In-depth stories of the city's notorious criminals and events
- Visit to infamous crime scenes and landmarks
- Transportation to and from the tour starting point
Itinerary
Our licensed guide will meet you at this location to begin the tour.
Guests will travel to this area, now known as French Market Place, to learn of its sordid past and connections to immigration, vice, and crime.
Pass by: Oldest French Colonial building in the French Quarter
Pass by: The site of present-day market and ties to the former Gallatin Street
Pass by: Learn what the bar was before it was the American Sports Saloon
Pass by: One of the most storied and haunted bars in the city of New Orleans.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This tour is designed for adults and may not be suitable for children.
- The tour involves walking on uneven surfaces; please consider your mobility.
- Check the weather forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour operates in all weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Ensure you arrive at the meeting point on time to avoid missing the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- No one under 17 years old permitted on the tour
- Members, officers, and affiliates of competitors of Psychonautic Entertainment, L.L.C. d/b/a Hottest Hell Tours, including, without limitation, any tour companies operating in the Greater New Orleans area, are prohibited from purchasing tickets for any tour offered by Hottest Hell Tours or attending or otherwise participating in such tour
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for Check In
Traveler reviews
Vivid Imagination
Jeremy, our tour guide told the stories with so much zest that it makes a vivid impression. You can almost see the stories as they are been told
Incredible Customer Service
I'm leaving five stars because of the customer service that I experienced from this company. The day of the scheduled tour, there was a weather alert with temperatures set to reach a heat index of 109 in New Orleans. I'm *sure* they have language that would protect them from such things and they could have kept the $74 from my wife and I. When I reached out in the morning, they processed the refund without hesitation. I was hopeful, but not expecting a full refund based on experiences with other companies. This was incredibly refreshing, and while I can't speak about the tour (I'll let the other reviewers do that), I can say that this is a company I would encourage people to deal with because of how they handled this situation with understanding.
The spooky experience
Very good narration! Elaine narrated the stories and facts with a lot of passion. She made the tour very interesting and exciting.
Dark & fascinating NOLA history
My wife thought it was going to be scary only to find out about the dark and fascinating history of NOLA. Our guide Doug was very knowledgeable and entertaining. If you like history, this tour is worth it!
Hijinks, history, and heathenry in the French Quarter
7 hours ago New One of my favorite ways to enjoy a new-to-me city is to take a haunted history tour. Chicago, San Diego, Baltimore, Grass Valley, Virginia City, and Boston. I’ve done four in New Orleans so far, and I can say with certainty that tonight’s True Crime tour with Doug was one of the best I’ve had the privilege to attend. Doug’s acting skills gave the tales of the darker history of New Orleans a fun boost of energy. Most of the stories we heard were ones I hadn’t heard previously, and I look forward to taking some of Doug’s additional tours in the future (when it’s not summer. My California weather wimp ways are showing). If you are a true crime history buff, or want to hear well-researched tales that are more than “they say…” kind of yarns, check out Doug on the Hottest Hell Tours!