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New Orleans Dark Side Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New Orleans’ darker history on a guided French Quarter walk filled with tales of pirates, the Casket Girls, and the mob.

About this tour

Step into the shadowed stories of the Crescent City on the New Orleans Dark Side Walking Tour. With a local guide leading the way, explore the French Quarter’s darker history and hear tales tied to pirates, the Casket Girls, the mob, and the city’s distinctive French Creole culture. The stories also touch on Mardi Gras and Carnival, revealing a side of New Orleans beyond its familiar celebrations.

This moderate-paced walk lasts approximately one to two hours, with the exact timing affected by stops along the route. You’ll meet on the sidewalk beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar on Bourbon Street, then travel on public streets and sidewalks with your group. Drinks are available to purchase along the way, including options to go. The tour is wheelchair accessible, though historic streets and walkways may be uneven. Photos are welcome, but audio and video recording are not permitted. The guide shares researched history and legends; paranormal encounters are not guaranteed.

Join the New Orleans Dark Side Walking Tour for an atmospheric stroll through the stories that linger in the French Quarter.

Highlights

  • Uncover New Orleans’ darker history, from pirates to the mob
  • Hear stories of French Creole culture, Mardi Gras, and the Casket Girls
  • Walk through the French Quarter with a local guide
  • Pause for drinks to go along the route

What's included

Included

  • Approximately 2-hour walking tour
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and drinks

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Important information

  • Meet on the sidewalk at the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon Street; tours do not meet inside the bar
  • Arrive a few minutes early; tours depart at the scheduled time, and late arrivals may not be refunded
  • Tours run rain or shine and follow public streets and sidewalks, which may be uneven
  • Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless authorized by a guide; some bars may not admit children
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  • The tour is wheelchair accessible; strollers and service animals are allowed
  • Audio and video recording are not allowed; photos are encouraged
  • Paranormal activity is not guaranteed

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet your guide on the sidewalk at the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, 941 Bourbon Street. The tour does not meet inside the bar.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts approximately 1 to 2 hours. The duration may vary, including when stops at bars are delayed.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The provider lists the tour, transportation options, and all areas and surfaces as wheelchair accessible.

Can children join the tour?

Guests under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian unless authorized by a guide. Some bars may not admit children.

Will we see paranormal activity?

Paranormal activity is not guaranteed. The tour shares researched stories and does not promise that guests will encounter ghosts or other supernatural beings.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 3.50 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.7.

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