Crawl New Orleans: Haunted Bar Crawl with Shot Included

In New Orleans, a ghost story has a stronger pull when you hear it outside the place where it is said to have happened. This evening crawl links French Quarter locations with tales of the Casket Girls, the Axeman, and LaLaurie Mansion. I like its mix of local history and spooky storytelling, and I like that you get pub stops rather than standing for two hours without a break.

The main consideration is that this is a walking tour with a true-crime edge, not a bus ride or a purely paranormal investigation. The advertised shot has also been missing on at least one outing, so ask about it when you meet your guide.

• The Casket Girls story begins outside the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, one of the French Quarter’s oldest buildings.
• Decatur Street sets the scene for the Axeman tale, a true-crime story tied to New Orleans.
• LaLaurie Mansion brings together crime, ghost lore, and screen history, including its connection to American Horror Story.
• Pub breaks are part of the crawl, with VIP access and exclusive drink specials included.
• The $27 price includes one alcoholic shot, but it does not cover other drinks.
• Guides bring distinct styles, from lively storytelling to a more skeptical take on familiar legends.

A New Orleans crawl built around stories and stops

This is an evening walking tour through the French Quarter, starting at MRB Bar & Kitchen at 7:30 pm. You’ll hear stories associated with historic buildings and streets, then make pub stops along the way. The experience lasts about an hour and a half to two hours, so it can fit neatly into a night out without taking over your whole evening.

The focus is not only on ghosts. You can expect tales of crime and violence, local folklore, and paranormal claims, told at the places connected to them. That mix is part of the appeal, but it also shapes who will like the tour: if you want ghost stories without much detail about real crimes, this may not be your ideal pick.

The tour ends somewhere in the French Quarter, with no exact end point specified. It is offered in English, uses mobile tickets, and allows up to 28 people. At that maximum, the group may feel lively rather than intimate. Some outings have been smaller, which can make it easier to hear the guide and ask questions, but you should not count on a small group.

Outside the Old Ursuline Convent Museum

The first stop is outside the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, where the guide tells the story of the Casket Girls. The stop lasts about 15 minutes, and museum admission is not included. The point here is the setting and the tale, not a visit inside the museum.

This opening gives the crawl a useful historical footing before it turns toward darker stories. You hear about a local legend at the site associated with it, which is more engaging than hearing the same story as a list of dates in a room. Keep in mind that this is an outdoor stop, so you should not expect time to explore the museum or its exhibits.

The guide’s delivery matters especially here. The stories are the main event, and past guides have been praised for bringing them to life with energy and humor. Names associated with the tour include Nika, Tanya, Randy, Brian, and Alexander Adams. Guide assignments can vary, so book for the format and subject matter, not for a particular person.

Decatur Street and the Axeman story

At the Decatur Street stop, the subject turns to the Axeman of New Orleans. The stop is about 15 minutes, and admission is free. The story’s true-crime element can make this part unsettling; the crawl does not keep its darker history at arm’s length just because it is sold as a haunted tour.

I’d think about your comfort with gruesome material before booking. One guide has been praised for adding a personal, sometimes skeptical spin to well-known legends, while another outing was described as leaning more heavily on crime than on paranormal accounts. That range suggests the exact balance can depend on the guide. If you want ghost sightings to be the main subject, be ready for plenty of history and crime alongside them.

The route is on foot, not by bus or carriage. Wear shoes you can walk in, and plan for an evening outdoors. The supplied information does not give a total distance or terrain details, so you should not assume the walk is effortless or that every part is covered by a vehicle.

LaLaurie Mansion, crime, and screen history

The LaLaurie Mansion stop lasts about 10 minutes. The guide tells the real story behind its connection to American Horror Story and shares information about celebrities associated with the property. Admission is not included, and the itinerary describes the stop as an outside visit rather than a tour of the interior.

For film and television fans, this adds a different layer to the evening. You are not only hearing a ghost story; you are also seeing a location tied to a well-known series. The tour’s broader promise includes celebrity homes and famous filming locations, though the details provided specifically identify LaLaurie Mansion and its American Horror Story connection. Don’t expect a full celebrity-home tour.

This stop can also be a reminder that the history behind a haunting is not always entertaining in a lighthearted way. The stories can involve real suffering and violence. Guides have been praised for addressing difficult parts of the city’s past rather than smoothing them over, which may suit you if you value frank storytelling, but may feel heavy if you came only for campfire-style ghosts.

Pub breaks, drink specials, and the shot question

The crawl includes access to historic pubs and haunted locations in the French Quarter, plus VIP access and exclusive drink specials. Those breaks make the route feel like a night out as well as a history walk. They also give you a chance to pause between stories rather than moving constantly from one stop to the next.

One alcoholic shot is included in the $27 price. Other alcoholic drinks are not. You are encouraged to bring a beverage along, and the tour information notes that you can drink outside in New Orleans. Since at least one participant arrived expecting the shot and did not receive it, I would confirm the included drink with the guide or bar staff rather than build your budget around it.

If you do want more than the included shot, allow for separate drink costs. The exclusive specials may help, but no prices or specific drinks are provided, so there is no way to calculate how much you might spend beyond the tour fee. The value works best if you see the drink element as a bonus and the guided stories as the main purchase.

What the guides bring to the walk

Storytelling is the heart of this experience. The guides named in connection with the crawl include Nika, Randy, Tanya, Brian, and Alexander Adams. Their styles have been described as energetic, funny, educational, and personal, with some guides recreating events in a theatrical way and others questioning familiar versions of local legends.

That variety is worth keeping in mind. A guide who uses humor can make the evening feel relaxed, but humor may not suit every group or every subject. One past outing was described as uncomfortable because the guide was rude to members of the group. That appears to be an exception among mostly positive accounts, but it is a useful reminder that a live guide’s style can shape the night.

The strongest reason to choose this crawl is the combination of an engaging storyteller and place-specific accounts. You are not just handed a general ghost narrative; the stops connect stories to particular streets and buildings. Still, the tour is not a staged paranormal event, and there is no promise that you will see anything supernatural. The guide tells you about reported sightings and local tales. What you make of them is up to you.

Is $27 good value for this French Quarter crawl?

At $27 per person, the price covers a guide, the French Quarter pub and haunted-location visits, VIP access with drink specials, and one alcoholic shot. For a guided evening activity lasting roughly 90 minutes to two hours, that is a reasonable package if you enjoy history told in an informal setting and plan to use the pub stops.

It is less of a bargain if you expect admission to attractions, a full drink included at each bar, or transport between locations. None of those is part of the stated price. The Old Ursuline Convent Museum and LaLaurie Mansion do not include admission, and the crawl itself is on foot.

The tour is commonly booked about 14 days in advance. That does not mean you must book that far ahead, but it is a sensible lead time if this evening activity is important to your plans. You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that window are not accepted, and the tour may be canceled if its minimum group size is not met.

Who should book this tour?

I’d recommend the crawl to adults and older teens who enjoy local history, true crime, ghost lore, and a drink stop or two. It can work well for friends, couples, or families who are comfortable walking and listening to stories with violent or unsettling details. Most people can participate, and service animals are allowed.

It is a weaker fit if you want a bus or carriage ride, a quiet museum visit, or a tour focused only on paranormal encounters. The group can include up to 28 people, the route is on foot, and the stories cover real crimes as well as ghosts. For a lighter evening, you may prefer a bar crawl without the darker history.

Should you book the haunted bar crawl?

Book it if you want an entertaining French Quarter walk that mixes ghost tales with crime, local history, and pub stops. The appeal is the guide’s storytelling and the connection between stories and real places, with a shot and drink specials adding a social touch.

Skip it if graphic crime stories are not for you, or if you need a guaranteed shot, a bus tour, or a tightly paranormal focus. If you do book, arrive ready to walk, budget separately for drinks, and check on the included shot when you meet your guide.

FAQ

How long does the crawl last?

The experience lasts approximately one hour and 30 minutes to two hours.

Where does the tour start?

It starts at MRB Bar & Kitchen, 515 St Philip Street, New Orleans, Louisiana.

What time does the tour begin?

The stated start time is 7:30 pm.

Where does the tour end?

It ends in the French Quarter. No more precise end point is provided.

Is the tour a walking tour?

Yes. This is a walking crawl through the French Quarter, not a bus or carriage tour.

Is one alcoholic drink included?

One alcoholic shot is included in the stated price. Other drinks are not included. Since the shot has not been provided on at least one outing, confirm it with your guide or the bar.

What places are included in the route?

The stated stops are outside the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, on Decatur Street, and at LaLaurie Mansion. The crawl also includes historic pubs and haunted locations in the French Quarter.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the experience are not accepted.