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New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour

TourTruth score 7.4 out of 10

AverageTop 36% in New Orleans

592 reviews · Rated on 2 providers · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore French Quarter legends of ghosts, vampires, and Voodoo on an adults-only New Orleans walking tour with a local guide.

About this tour

Step into the shadowy side of the French Quarter on a New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour designed for adults. Over two hours, hear unsettling stories rooted in the city’s folklore and history, shared by guides with knowledge of local witchcraft, vampire, or Voodoo communities.

The route brings tales of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, the Casket Girls, pirate Jean Lafitte, witchcraft, and the murders and mayhem associated with the LaLaurie Mansion. You’ll also hear about the city’s darker past and see guest photographs said to show real ghosts and supernatural activity. Smaller groups allow for a more personal outing, and guides tailor the experience to the people on the tour, so each walk can be different.

Meet inside MRB bar, between Chartres and Decatur streets. The tour runs rain or shine; drinks are available to purchase during a bar break. Choose this New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour for a vivid evening of French Quarter legends and eerie history.

Highlights

  • Hear dark French Quarter tales of ghosts, vampires, and Voodoo
  • Explore stories of Marie Laveau, the Casket Girls, and pirate Jean Lafitte
  • Learn about witchcraft, murder, and the history of the LaLaurie Mansion
  • See guest photos said to capture real ghosts and supernatural activity
  • Enjoy a small-group experience tailored to the tour group

What's included

Included

  • 2-hour adults-only French Quarter ghost tour
  • Guest photos of alleged real ghosts taken during tours

Not included

  • Gratuities for guides and bartenders
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Additional drinks purchased during the bar break

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Important information

  • Adults only; no children unless booking a private tour
  • Tour operates rain or shine
  • Meet inside MRB bar, midway between Chartres and Decatur streets
  • Provide a phone number and email address when booking for contact
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  • Pets are not allowed; trained service animals are permitted
  • Wheelchair accessible; nearby public transportation is available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 120 minutes.

Is the tour adults only?

Yes. Children are not allowed unless you book a private tour.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet inside MRB bar, in the middle of the block between Chartres and Decatur streets.

Does the tour run in bad weather?

Yes. The tour operates rain or shine.

Are drinks included?

No. Alcoholic beverages and drinks purchased during the bar break are not included.

How this score is calculated

This tour scores 4.83 on Viator and 4.66 on GetYourGuide. Ratings on these sites cluster near the top of the 5-star scale, so we compare each one with all other ratings on the same site before combining them.

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 7.4. Top 36% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 36% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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