A Ghost & Dark-History Tour Through the Most Haunted Mile of New Orleans
Walking the Haunted Mile is Buzz NOLA’s signature 2-hour ghost experience — a chilling journey through the most supernaturally active one-mile stretch of the French Quarter. You’ll visit legendary haunted locations including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Pirate’s Alley, the Old Ursuline Convent, the site of the 1973 Upstairs Lounge fire, the 2024 Bourbon Street attack, and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion.
This is a premium small-group tour with a maximum of 15 guests, offering clear storytelling, room to breathe, and a guide you can actually hear — not a megaphone shouting over Bourbon Street crowds.
What You’ll Experience
- 👻 Haunted hotspots including Lafitte’s, LaLaurie Mansion, Pirate’s Alley & the Old Ursuline Convent
- 🔥 True tragedies: the Upstairs Lounge fire (1973) & 2024 Bourbon Street vehicle attack
- 🕯️ A walk through Exchange Alley, Cabildo Alley & the Old Spanish Prison corridor
- 📜 Stories of pirates, monks, casket girls, courtesans, voodoo, and restless spirits
- 🍹 A 10-minute restroom & drink break at Napoleon House mid-tour
- 🚶 Small-group walking tour covering approximately one mile
Tour Highlights
- Professional local storyteller guides
- Premium small groups (never more than 15 guests)
- Atmospheric alleyways & dimly lit historic blocks
- 2 full hours of curated ghost stories and dark history
- Start location near Bourbon Street for easy access
Pricing
- Adults: $40
- Youth/Students (13–20): $30
- Children 12 & under: $20
- Group maximum: 15 guests
Start & End Points
- Start: 223 Dauphine St, New Orleans (under our canopy)
- End: LaLaurie Mansion, 1138 Royal St
- Your guide can direct you toward rideshare, Bourbon St, or the riverfront afterward
“One of the most immersive ghost tours we’ve ever taken. The storytelling, the locations — unforgettable.”
What to Bring
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Water or a drink (it’s New Orleans — no problem)
- A charged phone for photos
- An open mind — some stops surprise even locals