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Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour

33 Reviews 4.18 out of 5 stars Based on 33 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA
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Madame John's Legacy
LaLaurie Mansion
Ghosts of New Orleans
Muriels and it's lingering ghost
Place D'Armes
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
60 to 75 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Discover a secret vampire speak easy, ghosts of the French Quarter and stories of Vampires that roamed these streets. This tour is 100% outside take it anytime 24/7/365.

Go the the LaLaurie mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there the WalknTours app guides you turn by turn telling you the spooky stories of the French Quarter.

-Tour never expires
-1 purchase works on 2 phones

On the solo tour you'll be guided through the streets of New Orleans and you'll see the most haunted spots in the French Quarter. You will see and hear the stories The LaLaurie Mansion, The Casket Girls, the old morgue, haunted hotels, haunted restaurants, the haunted Madame Johns Legacy and much more.

And you'll get a chance to get a password on the tour and use it at the secret vampire speak easy at the end of the tour.

What's Included

  • Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Ghosts and Vampires of French Quarter"
  • No food, drink or admission, this tour is all outside, go anytime
  • No in person human guide, this is a walking tour app (GPS)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

1138 Royal Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

733 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

This is the last top of the tour. If you did get the password from the previous stop here you'll be able to enter the secret Vampire Speak Easy.

What To Expect

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Lalaurie Mansion

Some spooky things went down here and those slaves that were tortured are now said to haunt the building. It was also the home of Nicholas Cage for some time. I'll share with you it's dark past. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Old Ursuline Convent Museum

As legend has it the Casket Girls arrived to the Ursuline Convent. Many of them were looking for grooms. But a few of them brought Vampires along for the ride. Those Vampires now live in New Orleans. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Provincial (pass by)

During the Civil war this old hotel served as a hospital for the wounded confederate soldiers.Today it’s said that those wounded soldiers have been seen roaming the halls in search of medical assistance.We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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Andrew Jackson Hotel , a French Quarter Inns hotel

The old Andrew Jackson hotel is said to be haunted by those who died of marlaria. I'll tell you who goes bump in the night. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Madame John's Legacy

This old building is one of the last remaining wooden buildings in New Orleans. It's also haunted by it's past. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Muriel's Jackson Square

This restaurant is not only tasty it's haunted by a ghost of centuries ago. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Place d'Armes Hotel

This old hotel once burned to the ground like most of the city. Those ghosts still haunt these grounds. In addition to Vampires that lived next door draining the blood of their victims. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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4 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pere Antoine Alley

The old Alley is haunted by a devoted monk. Let's see if we can see him on the tour.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pirates Alley

It was on these streets Jean Laffite negotiated his brothers freedom. Those pirates decided to stick around.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Le Petit Theatre

This old theater has seen it's fair share of tragedy. And it's ghost love to perform. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Pat O'Brien's

We will stop by the entrance of the haunted bar and hear the story of the ghosts that lurk inside.
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3 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Fritzel's European Jazz Bar

The tour ends here and you'll have a chance, if you got the password earlier in the tour, to enter the vampire speak easy.
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2 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (7)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour.
  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Ghosts and Vampires of French Quarter".
The following is NOT included:
  • No food, drink or admission, this tour is all outside, go anytime.
  • No in person human guide, this is a walking tour app (GPS).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 13..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
A:

Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

Oct 2026

What's Included

Activity name

  • Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
  • WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Ghosts and Vampires of French Quarter"
  • No food, drink or admission, this tour is all outside, go anytime
  • No in person human guide, this is a walking tour app (GPS)

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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