The New Orleans Horror Tour offers a captivating look into the city’s haunted past. Led by an engaging local guide, the 1.5-hour evening adventure takes participants through the iconic French Quarter, exploring sites like the infamous LaLaurie Mansion and St. Louis Cathedral. As the tour winds through the shadowy streets, guests will hear chilling tales of vampires, voodoo, and true crime that have long captivated the imagination of both locals and visitors alike. For those seeking a unique glimpse into the supernatural side of New Orleans, this tour promises an experience they won’t soon forget.
Good To Know
- The New Orleans Horror Tour is a 1.5-hour haunted history walking tour focusing on vampires, voodoo, paranormal activity, and true crime in the French Quarter.
- The tour visits iconic sites like the LaLaurie Mansion, St. Germaine’s home, and the St. Louis Cathedral, sharing chilling tales and recorded paranormal activity.
- The tour is led by an entertaining local guide, providing a personalized experience for a maximum group size of 28 participants.
- The tour is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly, with alcoholic beverages available for purchase, but no food or drink included.
- The tour starts at 4:30 PM, with a meeting point at 600 Ursulines Ave, and ends at The Cabildo, 701 Chartres St, in New Orleans.
Tour Overview
This haunted history walking tour in New Orleans takes guests on a 1 hour and 30 minute exploration of the city’s French Quarter, known for its spooky southern Gothic atmosphere.
Participants will learn about vampires, voodoo, paranormal activity, and true crime as they visit haunted sites like the LaLaurie Mansion, featured in American Horror Story: Coven.
The tour also includes historic Creole mansions, narrow alleyways, the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, and the iconic St. Louis Cathedral.
Led by an entertaining local guide, this tour is ideal for those with limited time to explore New Orleans’ dark, chilling history.
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Key Locations
The tour visits several haunted sites throughout the French Quarter, including the LaLaurie Mansion, which was featured in the TV series American Horror Story: Coven.
Guests will also explore St. Germaine’s home, a suspected 20th-century vampire’s lair, and wander through historic Creole mansions and narrow alleyways.
The Old Ursuline Convent Museum and Madame John’s Legacy are other stops, culminating at the iconic St. Louis Cathedral.
Along the way, the guide shares chilling tales of terror and recorded paranormal activity, separating fact from fiction about voodoo rituals and their impact on the city.
Tour Experience
On the New Orleans Horror Tour, visitors are led by an entertaining local guide as they embark on an evening stroll through the French Quarter.
The guide shares chilling tales of terror and recorded paranormal activity, allowing guests to separate fact from fiction regarding voodoo rituals and their impact on the city.
The tour explores haunted sites, including the LaLaurie Mansion featured in American Horror Story: Coven, and the historic Creole mansions and narrow alleyways that exude a spooky southern Gothic atmosphere.
This 1.5-hour experience is ideal for those with limited time who want to uncover the dark side of New Orleans.
Inclusions and Accessibility
The New Orleans Horror Tour includes a local guide and all gratuities. Alcoholic beverages are available for purchase, but no food or drink is included.
The tour is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly, making it accessible to a wide range of travelers. The group size is limited to a maximum of 28 participants, ensuring a more intimate and personalized experience.
Service animals are also allowed on the tour. Participants are advised to dress comfortably and stay hydrated, as a moderate level of physical fitness is recommended for the evening stroll through the city’s haunted sites.
Booking Information
Participants can find the meeting point for the New Orleans Horror Tour at 600 Ursulines Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, with the tour ending at The Cabildo, 701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130.
The tour starts at 4:30 PM. Customers can cancel their booking for free up to 24 hours before the experience begins. The price is from $20.00 per person, and confirmation is received at the time of booking.
Visitors should dress comfortably and stay hydrated, as moderate physical fitness is recommended.
Exploring the Haunted French Quarter
As the sun sets over the historic French Quarter, the New Orleans Horror Tour takes visitors on a captivating journey through the neighborhood’s spooky southern Gothic atmosphere.
Guests explore haunted sites, including the LaLaurie Mansion, featured in American Horror Story: Coven, and the former home of suspected 20th-century vampire, St. Germaine.
Along narrow alleyways and past Creole mansions, the guide shares chilling tales of terror and recorded paranormal activity.
Visitors learn to separate fact from fiction regarding voodoo rituals and their impact on the city.
The tour provides an immersive experience in the French Quarter’s haunted history.
Uncovering the City’s Dark Past
Although the French Quarter’s haunted reputation is well-known, the New Orleans Horror Tour delves deeper into the city’s dark past. Guests explore sites associated with notorious true crimes, such as the LaLaurie Mansion, known for its gruesome history of torture and abuse.
The tour also investigates the home of suspected 20th-century vampire St. Germaine. Along the way, the guide shares chilling tales of voodoo rituals and their impact on the city.
Participants learn to separate fact from fiction, gaining a deeper understanding of New Orleans’ sinister underbelly beyond the usual ghost stories.
The Supernatural Side of New Orleans
New Orleans’ supernatural side comes to life on this haunted history tour. Guests will explore the French Quarter’s spooky southern Gothic atmosphere, learning about vampires, voodoo, and true crime.
The tour visits eerie sites like the LaLaurie Mansion and St. Germaine’s suspected vampire home. An entertaining local guide shares chilling tales of terror and recorded paranormal activity.
Participants can separate fact from fiction regarding voodoo rituals and their impact on the city. This 90-minute evening stroll is perfect for those with limited time who want to uncover New Orleans’ dark past.
The Sum Up
The New Orleans Horror Tour offers a captivating 1.5-hour journey through the haunted French Quarter, uncovering the city’s dark past and supernatural side. Participants will explore iconic sites, hearing chilling tales of vampires, voodoo, and true crime, ensuring a memorable experience for those daring to join. With a focus on accessibility and inclusions, the tour promises a unique glimpse into New Orleans’ haunted history.
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