About this tour
When Noah from our team ran this French Quarter haunted history pub crawl, it turned out to be equal parts drinking tour and paranormal investigation—complete with an actual EMF meter for ghost hunting. You're walking through one of America's oldest neighbourhoods, ducking in and out of bars on Bourbon Street while your guide weaves together New Orleans lore: voodoo, vampires, local legends, and dark colonial history. The pace is moderate, and the whole thing runs 1–2 hours depending on bar queues and how keen you are on the stories. It's a working-class vibe—you're on public streets, meeting real locals, and the crew running it have been at this since 2014.
Highlights
- EMF paranormal detector lets you hunt for ghosts yourself, not just listen.
- Local guide delivers New Orleans dark history and voodoo lore between bar stops.
- Bourbon Street walk-through gives genuine neighbourhood feel, not theme-park theatre.
- Small-group format—guides actually engage rather than bark facts.
- Walk-up bar windows available for those who skip the indoor stops.
- Photo-friendly; capture your own paranormal evidence if you're lucky.
- Family-run outfit since 2014—guides know the Quarter's real stories.
What to expect
You'll meet your guide at the gate of the courtyard near Lafittes Blacksmith Shop (not inside the bar—be precise about that). From there, you're walking the French Quarter at a moderate pace, stopping at several bars along the route. Drinks are on you, but the guide handles the history. Expect tales of ghosts, voodoo practitioners, vampires, and colonial-era scandals woven between stops. The EMF meter comes out when the mood fits—it's a real tool, not a gimmick, and you get to handle it. Bar queues can stretch the tour longer than advertised, so don't clock-watch. The Quarter's streets are old and uneven, so footwear matters. It genuinely feels like a mate taking you on a drinking tour through haunted landmarks rather than a polished theatre production.
What travellers say
- Genuine local guide with real New Orleans dark history knowledge.
- Hands-on paranormal equipment adds genuine interactive edge.
- Moderate pace suits most fitness levels; accessible to wheelchair users.
- Small-group intimacy—you actually connect, not shuffle in a crowd.
- Flexible bar stops; walk-up windows for those skipping interiors.
- Family-run since 2014—consistency and care show in execution.
- Drinks not included; bar prices add up quickly over the tour.
- Bar queues can stretch duration unpredictably beyond 2 hours.
- No refunds regardless of weather, cancellations, or tour changes.
- Minimum passenger requirement means last-minute cancellation risk.
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone keen on New Orleans history, paranormal curiosity, or just a different pub crawl angle. It's wheelchair accessible, pram-friendly, and genuinely suitable for mixed fitness levels since you're walking at a comfortable clip on flat (if worn) pavements. Guides are actual locals who know the Quarter. Rain or shine, it runs—bring a brolly if needed.
Drinks cost extra, and you're buying at bar prices. Not all bars allow kids inside, though walk-up windows exist for those. Bar waits can blow out your timeline, so flexibility matters. There's a $250 fee if you lose or damage the paranormal equipment. Late arrivals won't get refunded, and tours won't hold for stragglers—check in early. Minimum passenger numbers apply; the tour can cancel up to an hour before departure if numbers don't hit. It's also no-refund policy across the board, including weather. Audio/video recording is banned (photos okay). You must stay with the group—no wandering off mid-tour.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.