New Orleans: Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot

New Orleans ghost lore works best when it comes with a walk through the streets where the stories took shape. This two-hour tour starts at The Rambler and links French Quarter landmarks, haunted-bar stops, and tales of the city’s past, including the LaLaurie Mansion and the Andrew Jackson Hotel.

I like two things in particular: the mix of history and pub stops keeps the evening lively, and the guides have earned praise for vivid storytelling, answering questions, and sharing useful tips for the rest of your stay. The included shot and a price of $18 also make this a fairly easy night out to budget for.

One consideration: this is a walking tour in warm, humid New Orleans, and the pace and comfort can depend on the weather and the group. You’ll also see some famous sites from outside rather than necessarily going inside every building.

• Start at The Rambler: Meet outside the bar, where drink specials and the included shot set a social tone.
• Hear the LaLaurie Mansion story: The house is tied to a notorious local tale and served as a filming location for American Horror Story.
• Pass several haunted landmarks: Stops and sights include Lafitte’s, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, the Old Ursuline Convent, and more.
• Expect three haunted-bar stops: The route combines stories with time for drinks, rather than asking you to stand still for two straight hours.
• Ask your guide for local tips: Guides such as Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, Melissa, and J have been praised for their storytelling and recommendations.
• Bring water and a camera: The tour invites you to look for orbs and apparitions, but treat ghost photos as a bit of fun, not a guarantee.

Ghost stories with a bar tab

At $18 per person for two hours, this tour is an affordable way to spend an evening in the French Quarter. The price includes a guide and one alcoholic shot, while the promised drink specials can help make the bar stops easier on your wallet. Any extra drinks are on you, so set a limit before the first pour if you want to keep the night inexpensive.

The value is not just the included shot. You’re also getting a guided route through a concentrated stretch of New Orleans history, with a host to connect the buildings, legends, and neighborhood lore. If you already plan to visit bars in the Quarter, the tour can give those stops more shape and context than an unplanned bar crawl.

A past outing also included a 20% drink discount. That detail is worth asking about when you arrive, but it is not listed as a formal inclusion, so I would not count on it when setting your budget.

The tour is designed as both a ghost walk and a pub crawl. That balance matters: if you want a quiet, academic history talk, the drinking stops and party tone may feel like a distraction. If you want a social evening with stories and a little local history between drinks, the format makes good sense.

Starting outside The Rambler

The meeting point is in front of The Rambler, a local sports bar. Arrive ready to start outside, and make sure you know what your booking confirmation says about the meeting time. The bar is also the natural place to settle in before the walk, with drink specials mentioned as part of the experience.

The Rambler is more than a landmark to find. It gives the group a familiar, relaxed starting point before you head into stories about murder, spirits, and haunted buildings. One useful detail from a past tour: a guide had cold drinks ready for the group and an extra umbrella. That kind of thoughtfulness is not guaranteed, but it hints at how a good guide can make a hot or rainy evening more comfortable.

You receive one alcoholic shot as part of the tour. If you don’t drink alcohol, ask the operator in advance whether a substitute is available; the provided details only confirm an alcoholic shot.

The LaLaurie Mansion and stories that linger

One of the tour’s headline sights is the LaLaurie Mansion, associated with Madame Delphine LaLaurie and the grim stories that have become part of New Orleans lore. The house is also familiar to many viewers from American Horror Story, which adds a pop-culture hook to a story rooted in the city’s past.

This stop is a good example of what the tour does best: it gives you a setting for a story, then lets the guide add the context. You are not just collecting names of supposedly haunted addresses. You are hearing why these places have taken on such a powerful reputation and how local memory, history, and ghost lore have become intertwined.

Keep expectations practical. The experience promises to show you sites, not to take you inside private or historic buildings. The mansion’s exterior is still a striking backdrop for a story, but the appeal comes mainly from the guide’s account, not from an interior visit.

Lafitte’s, the Dragon’s Den, and the bar stops

The route includes Lafitte’s Haunted Pirate Bar, one of the city’s best-known bar names, and the Dragon’s Den, which is linked in the tour’s lore to Aleister Crowley. The itinerary also includes three haunted-bar stops, though the exact order and the amount of time at each can vary.

That mix of landmarks and drinking breaks gives the walk a natural rhythm. You can hear a story, move to another site, and pause for a drink instead of spending the whole evening on a sidewalk. The trade-off is that you may have less time at each location than you would on a dedicated history walk.

The tour also mentions MRB Brothel, associated with Mary the Beauty, and Madam John’s Legacy. These names show the breadth of the route’s subject matter, from old buildings and brothel lore to tales of pirates and spirits. Your guide is the key to making those references more than a list of spooky stops, so ask questions when something catches your attention.

The bar crawl element is social, but it does not mean you need to turn the evening into a race. One guide has been praised for keeping the tour paced so the group could enjoy drinks responsibly and still hear the stories. If you prefer a slower night, tell your guide what works for you and keep your own drink pace comfortable.

The Andrew Jackson Hotel and the Old Ursuline Convent

The Andrew Jackson Hotel is described as one of the most haunted hotels in America, and the tour includes it among its notable sights. The Old Ursuline Convent, associated with the Casket Girls, adds another chapter to the route’s stories. Both places give the guide a chance to shift from a single ghost tale to the wider history attached to the French Quarter.

You should think of these as exterior stops unless you are told otherwise. The tour is a two-hour walk, not an admissions visit to every historic site. That makes it a useful introduction to places you may want to revisit on your own in daylight, when you can look more closely at the architecture and learn more about the buildings’ history.

The itinerary also references the French Quarter and the Marigny neighborhood. The exact route is not laid out stop by stop, so don’t assume every named place will involve a long pause. You’re getting a guided overview, with a selection of sites chosen to support the stories and the pub stops.

What the guides add

The most praised part of this experience is its guides. Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, Melissa, and J are names associated with past tours, and the comments about them repeatedly emphasize engaging storytelling, warmth, and a good grasp of New Orleans history. Your assigned guide may differ, but the role is central: the same street can feel like a simple stroll or a memorable evening depending on how well its stories are told.

Guides have also been described as willing to answer questions and share suggestions for places to go after the tour. That is especially useful if this is your first night in town. You can use the walk to get oriented, then ask for ideas that fit your interests rather than relying only on a general list of bars and attractions.

Small touches can help, too. A guide has taken a group photo, and another brought a cold drink and spare umbrella. These gestures are not guaranteed features, but they show why a personable host can add value beyond the route itself.

The tour has a 4.9 rating from 50 reviews, a strong score for an activity that combines group walking, history, and bar stops. I would read that as a sign that the experience is delivering what it promises: a fun, guided night out, not proof that every story or stop will suit every person.

Photos, spirits, and sensible expectations

You are encouraged to bring a camera and try to catch apparitions or orbs. Go ahead if you enjoy the ghost-hunt side of the evening, but keep your expectations in check. No camera can promise a clear paranormal sighting, and a strange blur is not evidence by itself.

The more reliable reward is the atmosphere of walking through the Quarter after dark while a guide tells stories tied to the places around you. Even if you are skeptical, you can enjoy the old buildings, the local legends, and the lively contrast between spooky tales and a working bar scene.

Wear comfortable shoes for walking and dress for the weather. A past tour took place in sweltering heat, a real consideration in New Orleans. Bring water if you need it, and consider a small umbrella if rain is in the forecast. The experience is listed as wheelchair accessible, but if you have specific access needs, check directly with the operator about the route and stops.

The tour runs in English and lasts two hours. Its details also mention a separate entrance to skip the line, though that benefit may apply to a particular stop rather than the walk as a whole. Confirm what it covers if avoiding queues matters to you.

Who should book this walk

I’d recommend this tour if you want an easygoing introduction to New Orleans ghost lore with a social evening attached. It works particularly well for couples, friends, and first-time visitors who enjoy a story, a drink, and a walk through the Quarter without needing to plan every stop themselves.

It is also a good fit if you like a guide who can make history entertaining. The tour’s strongest feature is not a guaranteed paranormal encounter; it is the combination of local storytelling, recognizable sites, and a relaxed pub-crawl structure. You can join as a skeptic and still have a good time.

You may want a different outing if you prefer a sober, in-depth historical tour, need a very quiet setting, or want guaranteed access inside each building. The group’s pace, the bar atmosphere, and the weather can all affect your experience. At $18, though, the price is modest for a guided two-hour walk with a shot included.

You can reserve now and pay later, and cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. For a low-cost night that mixes spooky stories with local bars, I’d book it if the party-minded format suits you. Just bring comfortable shoes, keep your drink pace sensible, and let the guide’s stories do the heavy lifting.

FAQ

How long is the New Orleans ghost and haunted pub crawl?

The tour lasts two hours.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet in front of The Rambler.

What is included in the price?

The listed inclusions are a guide and one alcoholic shot. Extra drinks are not listed as included.

Which places might I see on the tour?

Named sites include the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Haunted Pirate Bar, the Dragon’s Den, Madam John’s Legacy, MRB Brothel, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, and the Old Ursuline Convent.

What language is the tour in?

The live tour guide speaks English.

Can I cancel or reserve without paying right away?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the reserve-now, pay-later option lets you book without paying today.