New Orleans · TRUE CRIME TOURS
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Of everything New Orleans offers, these 15 true crime tours are the ones we point friends to first. What each costs, how long it takes and why it made the shortlist, all in one place.
Adults-only New Orleans true crime and ghost walk in the French Quarter, guided by a horror-storian with chilling facts and great value.
“Great tour with lots of interesting and chilling facts, myths. and legends sprinkled with New Orleans dark history. Our knowledgeable and friendly tour guide Jamie gave it an extra special vibe.”
Haunted French Quarter night walk with true crime and supernatural stops, led by a local guide, ending near the Cabildo.
“The tour was Very informative and kept our attention! I tour guide was very knowledge! Next time we are in New Orleans we will do another one!”
A 2-hour adults-only true-crime walk through the French Quarter, led by a pro guide, sharing gruesome local cases for $37.
“Tour guide was very knowledgeable of New Orleans true crime. Stories were factual. Would highly recommend.”
A 2-hour French Quarter true crime walking tour from Vampire Apothecary, priced at $30, with historically accurate, spooky tales and smart pacing.
“This was a great tour! Our guide was super informative and engaging… covered lots of stops and kept a great pace! We were never bored and walked away with lots of new New Orleans True Crime knowledge! Definitely recommend this one!”
90-minute French Quarter walking tour on New Orleans women, from LaLaurie to Marie Laveau. Dark legends, top guides.
“Luis was witty and a lot of fun. This tour covers some people and places that others don't. We had a great time.”
Join a 2-hour New Orleans true crime pub crawl in the French Quarter for $37, hearing Ax Man and JFK-related stories while bar hopping.
“It was great! Bobby had a good sense of humour which made the tour that much better. Great bars with great suggested drinks. We thoroughly enjoyed it.”
A 2-hour New Orleans French Quarter true crime pub crawl with JFK legends, Storyville-era bars, and local stops for $37.
“We've been coming to New Orleans for decades and always try a tour or two. Wesley was by far the best guide we've had. He's a natural story teller and has a great sense of humor, making his tour an outstanding evening.”
A 2-hour French Quarter murder tour with dark tales like Madame LaLaurie and Katrina Cannibal. Small group, street-level stories.
“A great true crime tour on the French Quarter. Our guide Therese was amazing and told the crazy gruesome stories in an entertaining way. Totally recommend!”
An adults-only daytime New Orleans true crime and coffee walk with real cases, Katrina tragedy, pirate lore, and stops for hot drinks.
“Great tour! We have done several night tours so this was a nice twist getting to see some of the areas during the day light, without the crowds and great coffee. Jamie was amazing, kept everyone entertained and knew her facts! Would definitely recommend”
A 2-hour night walk through New Orleans French Quarter with ghost stories and true crime, $33, ending near Jackson Square.
“Libby was an amazing story teller. Perfect mix of folklore, history and ghost stories. Highly recommend!”
A 1911 Storyville murder mystery at The Maison in New Orleans. Interactive cast, laughs, clues, and a 21+ bar add-on.
“It’s fully interactive, you are the show! Frosty does a great job guiding/facilitating the fun! We enjoyed ourselves and would do it again!”
Adults-only true crime walk through New Orleans dark corners, from Gallatin Street to infamous bars and eerie stories.
“Amazing tour! The Professor is an amazing storyteller and guide. I highly recommend this tour. I especially enjoyed learning about the history of NOLA with the true crime backdrop!!”
Ghosts and true crime in the New Orleans French Quarter with Lucky Bean Tours. 2-hour walking tour, $30, ages 12+, English.
“It was definitely more of a historical tour than it was about ghosts and true crime. Joshua is very nice an extremely knowledgeable but we found herself getting a little bored with a tour.”
Adults-only Garden District true crime walk in New Orleans with Anne Rice lore, Mayfair Witches filming spots, and haunted history.
“Small group tour with plenty of time to ask specific questions on aspects of area and people within it. The tour guide was through in descriptions and provided intriguing information. Loved every minute of it and could have walked the whole area to hear more! Especially loved hearing about the symbolism of certain things. Don’t want to give it away!”
A 90-minute French Quarter walking tour focused on killers, ghosts, and real crimes, with a stop at the Pharmacy Museum.
“The guide was late, her mentor never showed up. She was very difficult to hear. I think she knew what she was talking about but I couldn't hear most of what she was saying.”
