Walking the Haunted Mile

After this dark tour of the French Quarter, keep the lights on… if you can sleep at all.

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 one of the most supernaturally active stretches 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 offering clear storytelling, room to breathe, and a guide you can actually hear, not a megaphone shouting over Bourbon Street crowds.

Visiting New Orleans Without a Car?

Our ghost walking tour is one of several easy ways to enjoy the city from our French Quarter base. We also offer guided bike tours, bike rentals, secure luggage storage arranged in-store, and practical local recommendations to help you make the most of your time.

Read our guide to enjoying New Orleans without a car.

What You’ll Experience

  • 👻 Haunted hotspots including Lafitte’s, LaLaurie Mansion, Pirate’s Alley, and the Old Ursuline Convent
  • 🔥 True tragedies: the Upstairs Lounge fire (1973) and the 2024 Bourbon Street vehicle attack
  • 🕯️ A walk through Exchange Alley, Cabildo Alley, and the Old Spanish Prison corridor
  • 📜 Stories of pirates, monks, casket girls, courtesans, voodoo, and restless spirits
  • 🍹 A 10-minute restroom and drink break at Napoleon House mid-tour
  • 🚶 Small-group walking tour covering approximately one mile

Tour Highlights

  • Professional local storyteller guides
  • Premium small-group format
  • Atmospheric alleyways and 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

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 Street, 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
  • A charged phone for photos
  • An open mind, some stops surprise even locals
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