15 Nightlife Tours in New Orleans to Fit Into Your Trip

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Follow a licensed local guide through the French Quarter for ghost stories tied to Pirates Alley, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and the LaLaurie Mansion. The 21-and-over walk lasts about two hours, with drinks generally at your own expense. Guides may include DJ, Caroline, Jenna, or Gomez, and the route can change with city conditions.

“Caroline was INCREDIBLE! This tour is perfect if you are looking for a little spook and fun! We will definitely be booking another tour soon!”

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2.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Meet your guide at Stellar on Frenchmen Street, collect a VIP wristband, then visit live-music clubs for jazz, funk, blues, R&B, and more. One Louisiana cocktail is included. Guides such as Andre, Pandi, Angelique, and Quay have led tours, sharing music stories and helping you find your feet on a lively night out.

“A truly special experience. Our guide was a jazz musician herself who knew about every band playing in every bar. We saw some Grammy winners and Grammy-nominated musicians. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.”

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3.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 379 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Join a licensed English-speaking guide for a two-hour walk through the French Quarter, with tales of murder, ghosts, and haunted bars. Stops include the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and Pirates Alley. Guides such as Wes, Gomez, and DJ have led past tours, but your guide may vary. Drinks are not included, and routes can change.

“Leah was excellent! Very knowledgeable and friendly. Encouraged participation and made everyone feel welcome!”

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4.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Spend about two hours walking the French Quarter with a local guide, hearing tales of its haunted past and stopping at places including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. The $19 tour includes one shot, drink discounts, and Mardi Gras beads. Pandi and Clarissa are names to ask about, though guides and stops can vary.

“Wendy provided an insider view of the area and her take on the ghostly past was engaging and humorous.”

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5.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · 3 hours · from $49

Spend three hours on Frenchmen Street with a local guide, entering live-music clubs with VIP access and stopping at the Frenchmen Art Market. Expect a Louisiana cocktail demonstration, a Booty Shaker Shot, music in changing styles, and stories about jazz, Frenchmen Street folklore, and New Orleans. Guides have included musicians Pandi and Andre; your guide and the night’s venues may vary.

“Angie was amazing! So sweet and friendly. The tour was a lot of fun, got a couple of drinks included and had an overall great night. Thank you so much Angie for everything’”

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6.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking the French Quarter with a guide who links haunted tales and city history to neighborhood bars. Guides such as Tiny, Drew, Randy, and Toast have led the crawl, and the pubs can vary from one outing to the next. Drinks are extra, and you must be at least 21 with valid ID.

“Been on haunted pub crawls before but ended up at tourist trap bars. This one went to smaller local bars and was a lot more fun!”

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7.True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · from $37

Spend two evening hours walking the French Quarter with a guide, stopping at local bars for stories about the Axeman, notorious murders, and residents alleged to have links to the JFK assassination. Drinks cost extra. Guides have included Jamie, Wes, Gomez, and Bubby, and the route can change for parades or construction.

“We had Bubby tour us and he was absolutely fantastic. He was quick with his jokes, answered all our questions, and gave us an amazing guide through the crime scene there. We were part of the Bachelor party and it was definitely an awesome experience, we really enjoyed the bars he picked out for us as well. Thank you!!”

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8.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk between four French Quarter stops on a small-group haunted pub crawl, hearing tales of ghosts, brothels, voodoo, and New Orleans history. Guides such as Noah, Dan, Lisa, and Joshua have been praised for their storytelling. The tour lasts about two hours; drinks are not included, and the advertised group limit is nine.

“Surpassed my expectations!! Our tour guide, Joshua, was AMAZING! His knowledge of the New Orleans history and his story telling skills were spot on!! He really made our experience memorable! Thank you!!”

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9.True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

At 6 pm, a licensed English-speaking guide leads this two-hour French Quarter walk, pairing stories of the Ax Man, alleged JFK connections and Storyville with stops at May Baily’s Place and Jimani Lounge. Guides such as Wes, Gomez and Jamie have led tours. Drinks cost extra, and the route can change.

“Wes was an incredibly good tour guide. Very knowledgeable and so fun! Best tour of New Orleans so far.”

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10.Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Start outside The Rambler for a two-hour English-language walk through French Quarter ghost lore, with stops at haunted bars and sites including the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s, and the Andrew Jackson Hotel. One alcoholic shot is included. Guides named on recent tours include Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, Melissa, and J, though your guide may vary.

“Very interesting facts we had never heard before. Our guide was a great story teller.”

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11.New Orleans Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of The Irish Channel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $25

Join a local guide for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through the Irish Channel, stopping at four neighborhood bars for stories about New Orleans war heroes, pirates, and vampires. Choose a ticket with one beer at each bar or pay for drinks yourself. The group is capped at 14, and one guide associated with the crawl is Bobby.

“The crawl was fun. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. I highly recommend it.”

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12.New Orleans Happy Hour Ghost Walking Tour Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $32

Start at the Double Club at 4:30 pm, then follow a local guide through French Quarter ghost stories and at least three bars. Hear about duels, a physician who broke his oath, haunted hotels and the Convent Girls. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends at the Golden Lantern, where a Bloody Mary is the suggested order.

“It was very interesting. It was cool to learn about the different ghost haunted stories of the different bars. Would definitely recommend to have fun intake of the bars where you drink at.”

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13.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at 809 Royal Street for a two-hour walk through the French Quarter’s haunted bars and history. The group is limited to nine, and guides who have led the tour include Jenna, Lisa, Rodesia, and Rhodie. Drinks are not included, so bring a valid ID and budget for anything you want to order.

“Loved Rodesia!! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining! Would have liked more ghost stories throughout the tour.”

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14.Private VIP Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend three hours with your own local guide on Frenchmen Street, with visits to live-music clubs such as the Spotted Cat, Snug Harbor, and Maison. Your private group gets admission tickets, a cocktail-making demonstration at one venue, and one Louisiana cocktail. The tour starts near the Old U.S. Mint and returns to the meeting point.

“Guide was very sociable and knowledgeable. Excellent and wide selection of music styles. Could not have achieved this experience on our own!”

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15.New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Start at the Golden Lantern at 8 pm for a guided walk through New Orleans true crime stories and historic bars. The route includes six stops, ending at Bar Tonique, and takes about two to two and a half hours. Donna is a frequently named guide, but guide assignments may vary. Drinks are available to buy along the way.

“This was the perfect way to spend our first night in the French quarter! The true crime was on point! The drinks were cool! Our girl was amazing I totally forgot her name but it started with a D. She was the best tour guide we had all week! She kept us interested and got us familiarized with the streets! 10 out of 10!”

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