New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it's America's most haunted city.
The city’s reputation for its connection to the supernatural has led authors like Anne Rice (“Interview with the Vampire”) to set their stories here.
We offer two ghost tours - a traditional family friendly French Quarter Haunted Walk and a off the beaten path Adults Only Spooks & Spirits Pub Crawl Ghost Tour.
French Quarter Ghost Tour
Some episodes of the hit series “True Blood” take place in New Orleans, and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic “Live and Let Die” weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot.
In New Orleans, you can do more than read a book or see a movie to experience the macabre. You can take a tour and get up close and personal!
These tours take you to some pretty spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city's dark history.
Our is an excellent choice if you’re looking for a fully guided ghost tour.
This nighttime walking tour visits spooky locations like Pere Antoine Alley and Muriel's. You’ll hear tales of the chilling history of this haunted city.
We’re proud to say that Tours by Foot has a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor. Reviewers consistently state that our tour guides are entertaining and very knowledgeable.
USA Today included us in their "10 Best Ghost Tours" in New Orleans, writing that "high marks afforded the eerie ghost ramble along French Quarter alleyways and the equally captivating voodoo tour."
Join us for a family-friendly night of ghostly tales and eerie encounters as we explore the haunted heart of New Orleans.
Whether you're a Halloween lover, a thrill-seeker or a history buff, this tour offers something for everyone. *
- Pere Antione Alley: Discover the dark and gruesome tales that lurk within Pere Antione Alley, a place notorious for torture and treachery.
- Yellow Fever: Delve into the devastating impact of yellow fever on New Orleans and the lingering spirits it left behind.
- Haunted Civil War Hospital: Visit a former Civil War hospital, now one of the most haunted locations in New Orleans. Feel the presence of tormented soldiers and hear their sorrowful tales.
- Ursuline Convent: Investigate the mysterious Ursuline Convent, home to countless legends and ghostly sightings. Delve into the dark history of this sacred site and the spirits that linger within its walls.
- Active Seance Room at Muriel's: Hear about the chill of an active seance room at Muriel's. The guide will share the stories of attempts to communicate with the other side in this historic and haunted location.
- Locations for American Horror Story Coven: Walk through the real-life locations that inspired scenes from the popular American Horror Story Coven series.
- *All locations are visited from the outside. The tour does not visit inside any of these locations.
TOUR DETAILS FOR THE FRENCH QUARTER GHOST TOUR
- Meet your guide on the steps in front of St. Louis Cathedral at 700 Chartres Street (map) - ghost tour guides do not wear orange! They will be dressed in dark colors but wearing a tour guide badge.
- The tour ends where it begins.
- Tour lasts 1.5 hours. Total walking is about 1 mile.
- This tour runs on a ticketed basis with ticket prices from $39.00. We aim for small groups of 12-14 people; though you may see "more spots" available, we often run the tour with multiple guides.
CANCELLATION POLICY: Tours are rain or shine. In the event of adverse weather, we will email and text with alternative options or offer a refund.
If you need to cancel, please reply to your confirmation email. We hope you don't have to but if you cannot attend the tour, we can only offer a refund with 24 hours' notice before the start of the tour. After that time frame, we are unable to refund. Guests who booked via a third party ticketing site must cancel via the platform they booked on.
We offer a flexible rescheduling option and are often able to accommodate you on another tour with even short notice if a comparable tour is running during your visit!