What you'll do:

Walk the French Quarter after dark on a private ghost tour through some of New Orleans' most storied and haunted streets, guided by someone who actually knows the city's secrets.

• Hear the stories behind St. Louis Cathedral - from the ghosts that linger on the square to the legends that locals have passed down for generations.

• Follow the trail of vampire brothers and the mysterious Jacques St. Germain - two of New Orleans' most chilling and genuinely documented stories.

• Stand outside Madame LaLaurie's mansion - and hear the full, horrifying history behind the address that inspired American Horror Story.

• Learn about Marie Laveau, the vampire girls shipped from France, and the pirate Jean Lafitte - the figures who made the French Quarter what it is today.

• Finish the tour knowing about the ghost who still gets a table set at Muriel's every evening - one of those New Orleans details that sticks with you.

This is a private ghost tour, so it moves at your pace, fits your group's energy, and never puts you elbow-to-elbow with strangers. The French Quarter has no shortage of haunted history tours. This one actually tells you the stories.

Why we love it for your party:

• Private booking - Your group gets the full experience without sharing it with 30 strangers.

• Morning availability - Most ghost tours only run at night; this one offers morning slots, which works well for packed itineraries or guests who want an earlier start.

• Balanced tone - Spooky and fun without going full haunted house, so guests with different comfort levels all enjoy it.

• Built for group trips - Bachelorettes, birthdays, friend weekends, and girls' trips all fit naturally into the format.

• Knowledgeable local guide - The storytelling pulls from documented history, Voudou tradition, vampire legend, and French Quarter folklore, not just tourist highlights.

About this experience partner:

Aura Parlour leads private ghost and vampire tours through the French Quarter, specializing in the haunted history, folklore, and supernatural legends that define New Orleans. Their guide is a local storyteller who draws from years of research into Voudou traditions, pirate lore, and the city's most notorious figures. Guests consistently describe the experience as personal, theatrical, and nothing like the crowded group tours that dominate the neighborhood.

Additional information:

• This is a walking tour through the French Quarter - plan to be on your feet for approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes.

• Comfortable, closed-toe shoes are strongly recommended; the streets are uneven in places.

• New Orleans weather can be hot, humid, and unpredictable - bring water and dress for the conditions.

• Arrive a few minutes early; the tour departs from the partner's listed meeting point and moves between several outdoor locations.