42 Audio Stories
LENGTH: 1.5 miles, 90 minute walk on average
STARTING LOCATION: Jackson Square
ENDING LOCATION: Jackson Square
For the best experience, we recommend purchasing one ticket per person and using headphones. Sharing a single phone between multiple listeners can lead to a poor experience, as outside noise and traffic can interfere with the audio. Each person with their own ticket and headphones will enjoy a clearer, more immersive tour.
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Discover the Haunted Legacy of New Orleans’ French Quarter: A Ghostly Journey Through Time!
Uncover the eerie secrets of the Big Easy with a self-guided audio tour through the historic and haunted French Quarter. This chilling adventure brings captivating ghost stories to life as you explore iconic landmarks.
From the shadowy corners of Jackson Square to the spectral whispers at the Hotel Monteleone, you’ll encounter the French Quarter’s darkest legends and most mysterious spirits. With automatically triggered audio and step-by-step directions, you’ll be guided seamlessly through a paranormal journey that blends history, mystery, and the supernatural.
Featured Stops on the Tour:
- Jackson Square – Discover the square’s grim history of executions and ghostly apparitions.
- St. Louis Cathedral – Step into a realm of sacred hauntings and spectral priests.
- The Pharmacy Museum – Explore the chilling legacy of 19th-century medicine and its lingering spirits.
- Hotel Monteleone – Encounter ghostly children, playful poltergeists, and the haunted 14th floor.
- Muriel’s Jackson Square – Feel the presence of Pierre Jourdan, forever bound to his beloved home.
Perfect for ghost hunters, history enthusiasts, or curious travelers, this tour is an unforgettable way to experience the haunted side of New Orleans.
Featuring vivid storytelling, atmospheric sound effects, and chilling insights, it’s a hauntingly entertaining exploration of the French Quarter’s spectral past.
Step into the shadows and let the spirits guide you. Are you brave enough?
Best time of day
This tour is great day or night. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a photo ID in case you want to explore some of the drinking and dining establishments along the way!
Precautions
- This is a tourist town and traffic doesn't always stop. Use caution when crossing streets.
- Exploring at night carries risk. Crime is not uncommon. Use common sense and be aware of your surroundings at all times.
- This tour is completely outdoors, so dress for the weather.
Handicap Accessibility: This is not a 100% handicap accessible tour.