New Orleans: 2-Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour

In New Orleans, the past is never far from the sidewalk. This two-hour tour turns the French Quarter into a paranormal investigation, starting at a mass burial ground and moving among reputedly haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets. You’ll have an EMF meter and paranormal detector to try, though the night’s stories may prove more convincing than the equipment.

I like two things here: the chance to explore the Quarter with a local guide, and the hands-on tools that give you something to do beyond listening. Past guides have included Cody, whose tours were praised for being entertaining and for sharing more about the city’s past than expected.

The main caution is that the word investigation can set high expectations. This is a guided walking tour with paranormal equipment, not a promise of supernatural activity or access to every site. There have also been reports of a missed departure and of a tour that felt more like a standard ghost-story walk, so confirm what your booking includes before you set out.

• You start at a reputed mass burial ground: It is known for reports of cold spots, apparitions, and orbs.
• The route covers the French Quarter: The tour is described as visiting around a dozen haunted locations across the Vieux Carré.
• You can handle the paranormal tools: An EMF meter and a ghost or paranormal detector are used during the walk.
• The guide leads the investigation: Expect stories and stops at haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets.
• It costs $24 for two hours: That is a modest price for a guided Quarter walk, but your value depends on the route and how much active investigating takes place.

Start on Bourbon Street, not inside the bar

Meet on the sidewalk at the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, at 941 Bourbon Street. The tour does not meet inside the bar, and the bar’s staff are not connected with the tour. That distinction matters: if you go inside to ask for your guide, you may find yourself talking to people who cannot help you.

Arrive at the stated meeting point with enough time to get your bearings. Bourbon Street can be busy, and the meeting instruction is specific: wait outside at the gate. If you have trouble finding the group, contact Show Me New Orleans Tours at [email protected].

The operator is identified as Show Me New Orleans Tours, also known as New Orleans Drunk History Tours. The name reflects its broader tour business, but this experience is presented as a paranormal investigation. Don’t assume the bar is part of the activity just because it is the landmark used for meeting.

Begin with a burial ground and a question

The walk starts at a mass burial ground associated with reports of cold spots, apparitions, and orbs. It gives the tour a suitably eerie opening, but the useful part is not simply the spooky setting. It is the chance to consider how stories attach themselves to particular places, and how a guide separates local lore from the physical setting you can see.

The tour describes itself as an investigation, and the guide uses an EMF meter and a ghost or paranormal detector. You may be invited to look at or hold the equipment and ask questions. A past guide, Cody, was praised for welcoming questions and letting people examine the handheld meter. That sort of open, hands-on approach is worth looking for: it makes the equipment part of the conversation rather than a prop waved around for effect.

Keep your expectations grounded. The tour gives you tools and a guide-led way to look for activity, but no device can promise a result. If you enjoy testing claims and comparing impressions, the uncertainty is part of the fun. If you expect a clear paranormal event, you may come away disappointed.

Walk through 78 blocks of the Vieux Carré

The French Quarter, also called the Vieux Carré, is described as covering 78 blocks. The tour’s route is said to include about a dozen haunted locations, with the marketing also referring to the top 10 sites. You should expect a walking tour through the district rather than a visit to every block or a fixed list of named attractions.

That broad route is useful if you want to see more of the Quarter while listening to stories tied to its streets and buildings. The guide leads the group to locations that can include houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets. Each type of stop offers a different angle: a house suggests a personal story, a cemetery brings attention to burial customs, and a street can show how legends grow around familiar public places.

The exact stops and order are not specified, so don’t plan your evening around a particular building. Nor should you assume the tour enters every pub or haunted house. The route is a guided outdoor walk, with the opportunity to stop along the way to buy drinks. Some bars allow children inside and some do not, so families should ask before making plans around a bar stop.

This is a practical way to cover several parts of the Quarter in two hours without having to build your own route. You’ll still want comfortable walking shoes and a willingness to keep moving with the group. The supplied information does not state the walking distance, so anyone who needs to pace their route should ask the operator before booking.

Treat the stories as the main event

The strongest reason to book is the guide’s role. A good guide can make a street feel different without asking you to accept every ghost story as fact. Past guide Cody was described as entertaining and well informed about the city’s past; another family group appreciated that their guide answered questions and kept the tone polite and easygoing.

That balance matters in a city where history and legend are often told side by side. You do not need to believe in ghosts to enjoy a well-told account of a place. Approach the tour as a combination of neighborhood walk, local storytelling, and amateur investigation, and you are less likely to expect the equipment to deliver a dramatic result.

The experience can suit a mixed-age group. One past group included people from 12 to 50 and found the tour family-friendly. Still, that does not mean every stop will work for every child: some bars may not admit minors, and the tour itself may include spooky stories. If you are bringing children, ask about the planned route and bar stops in advance.

What the $24 price buys

At $24 per person for two hours, the tour is fairly priced if you want a guide, a broad French Quarter walk, and the chance to use paranormal equipment. The cost is easier to justify if the guide gives context at each stop and makes room for questions. You are paying for a hosted experience, not entry to a set of attractions or a guaranteed encounter.

Compare it with a standard ghost-story walk by asking what investigation means in practice. Will you use the EMF meter at several stops? Does the guide explain what the readings can and cannot show? Are the locations on the route different from the usual stories told in the Quarter? Those are sensible questions, especially if you have already taken another ghost tour.

There is a real expectation-setting issue. One past complaint described a group that expected to investigate but instead heard stories similar to a tour they had already taken. The useful lesson is not that every departure will be the same; it is that the tour’s format may lean more toward storytelling than active investigation. If the equipment and hands-on investigation are your main reasons for booking, confirm those details before paying.

Keep an eye on the booking terms

There is a discrepancy in the supplied booking information. One section says you can cancel up to 24 hours ahead for a full refund, while the Eventbrite meeting instructions say all sales are final and no refunds are given. Check the cancellation terms shown for the exact ticket you buy rather than assuming one policy applies to every sales channel.

The operator may also cancel if there are not enough participants. The stated notice may come by phone, text, or email in the hour before departure, with an alternative tour or full refund offered if that happens. Make sure your contact details are current and keep your phone available near tour time.

The operator reserves the right to refuse service to anyone who is intoxicated or shows signs of extreme intoxication. No refund is promised if a participant is asked to leave for that reason. The tour allows stops to purchase drinks, but staying clear-headed is a good idea for any activity that involves walking, listening, and using equipment.

The tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, available in English, and bookable as a private group. Starting times vary, so check availability for your date. Those details make the experience more flexible, though you should confirm any specific access needs or private-group arrangements directly with the operator.

Who will enjoy this Quarter walk

Book it if you like local stories, enjoy a little theatrical atmosphere, and want to explore the French Quarter with a guide rather than wander on your own. It is especially appealing if you are curious about paranormal equipment and happy to treat readings as prompts for discussion, not proof.

It is a weaker fit if you need a tightly defined list of named sites, want guaranteed access inside historic buildings, or expect a serious, extended paranormal investigation. The route details are broad, and there is no stated promise of entry to the locations. If you have already taken a ghost tour, ask whether this route and its use of equipment will feel distinct from what you have done before.

I’d also weigh the operational uncertainty. A modest overall rating, a reported no-show, and a complaint about a mismatch between investigation and storytelling make it wise to confirm the departure shortly before you go. These issues do not prove your tour will disappoint, but they are reasons to keep your plans flexible and the meeting instructions handy.

Should you book the New Orleans Paranormal Investigation Tour?

At $24, this is an affordable way to walk the French Quarter with a local guide and try paranormal equipment. I’d book if the mix of stories, neighborhood history, and a bit of ghost hunting sounds fun even if nothing unusual happens. Before paying, confirm the route’s investigative elements and the cancellation rules for your ticket. If you need certainty about the guide showing up or expect hands-on access at every stop, look for clearer answers first.

FAQ

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts two hours. Starting times vary, so check availability for your chosen date.

How much does it cost?

The listed price is $24 per person.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet on the sidewalk at the gate to the courtyard beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, at 941 Bourbon Street, New Orleans. Do not meet inside the bar.

What equipment is used?

The tour uses an EMF meter and a ghost or paranormal detector.

What kinds of places does the tour visit?

The route may include haunted houses, pubs, cemeteries, and streets in the French Quarter. The tour begins at a mass burial ground associated with reports of paranormal activity.

Is the tour in English?

Yes. English is the listed language.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it is listed as wheelchair accessible.

Can children join?

A past family group included people aged 12 to 50, but some bars allow children and others do not. Ask the operator about the planned stops if you are bringing children.

Can I cancel for a refund?

The booking information gives conflicting terms: one section offers a full refund for cancellations made at least 24 hours ahead, while the Eventbrite instructions say all sales are final. Check the policy attached to your specific ticket before booking.