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New Orleans Macabre History Walking Tour

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  • New Orleans
  • 1 hr 45 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk through the French Quarter at twilight and hear the true stories behind New Orleans’ chilling crimes and macabre past.

About this tour

Take a twilight walk through New Orleans, where elegant streets hold the memory of real crimes and a darker past. This 105-minute French Quarter tour explores the stories behind the city’s most chilling history. It is not a ghost tour; instead, the focus is on true events and the human drama that left its mark on the Quarter.

Hear about the modern tragedy of Zack and Addie, trace the violent rise of Gallatin Street’s underworld, and uncover the madness behind the trunk murders. Along the way, your guide brings these unsettling stories to life against the backdrop of a city that remembers everything. Meet on the steps of Washington Artillery Park, across from Jackson Square, and set out on foot through the Quarter’s macabre past.

Choose this New Orleans macabre history walking tour for a vivid look beyond the city’s polished facade. Join the walk and discover the true stories that still linger in its streets.

Highlights

  • Walk through the French Quarter’s chilling true-crime history
  • Hear the story of Zack and Addie
  • Explore the violent past of Gallatin Street
  • Uncover the history behind the trunk murders

What's included

Included

  • Real stories that hold chilling truth

Not included

  • Refreshments

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Important information

  • Meet on the steps of Washington Artillery Park, across from Jackson Square
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
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  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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