New Orleans: Lewd Spirits Tour

The French Quarter’s ghost stories take a decidedly adult turn on this two-hour walk. You’ll hear about murder, adultery, prostitution, and other grim episodes while moving between three bars and the places tied to the tales.

I like two things about this tour: its mix of local history and lurid storytelling, and the chance to pause at bars rather than spend the whole evening listening on the street. Small group sizes are part of the experience, too, making it easier to hear the guide and take part.

The main consideration is the tone. This is an intentionally raunchy tour, not a quiet, family-friendly ghost walk. You must be 21 or older, drinks cost extra, and the roughly one-mile route includes plenty of standing.

• Three bar stops break up the walk, but drinks are not included in the $37 price.
• The stories are deliberately adult, with tales of murder, adultery, prostitution, and other misdeeds.
• The route covers about a mile through the French Quarter and involves a lot of standing.
• The tour lasts two hours, with stories between bar stops and a finish on Bourdon Street.
• Guide Delvin has been praised for being funny and entertaining, though the tour’s style is lewd by design.
• You need to be 21 or older and able to stay sober enough to follow the group’s safety rules.

A French Quarter walk with a darker punchline

New Orleans ghost tours often lean on old buildings and eerie legends. This one adds the city’s less respectable past to the mix. The stories focus on people whose lives involved vice, violence, and betrayal, and on the places said to retain a trace of those events.

That combination gives the walk a different mood from a solemn history tour. The tales are meant to entertain and unsettle, but they also point to the French Quarter’s past as a place where private behavior and public life often collided. You’ll hear about adulterers, prostitutes, womanizers, and people described as plain evil. The humor is part of the package, not a side note.

The tour is led in English by a live guide. A booking with guide Delvin was praised for a funny, entertaining delivery, while also noting that the language is as lewd as the tour’s name promises. If you prefer your ghost stories clean and restrained, this is not the right fit. If you enjoy a guide who can tell a grisly story with a comic edge, that style may be exactly the point.

Starting with a murder story and a drink

The first story begins at a location where spirits and spirits meet. The guide introduces a grisly murder connected to the place, giving you an immediate taste of the tour’s approach: a haunted setting, a dark story, and a bar close at hand.

Your first drink is not included in the ticket. You can buy one at the bar, then carry it with you as the group continues along the streets. That setup can make the evening feel informal and social, but it also means the $37 ticket is only part of your spending. Set a drink budget before you arrive, especially if you plan to stop at each bar.

The opening stop also helps explain how the tour works. You’re not simply being led from one haunted address to another. The bars serve as pauses between stories, while the guide links the places and their histories into a walking route. You should expect time to listen, move, and stand, rather than a long sit-down break.

Dark back streets and stories of vice

After the first stop, the walk heads through the French Quarter’s back streets. These settings suit stories about the people who lived outside the polished version of the city’s past. Between haunted locations, your guide tells tales of adulterers, prostitutes, womanizers, and other characters whose choices left a mark on the places connected to them.

The route is about a mile in total, but distance alone does not tell the whole story. There is a lot of standing while the guide speaks, so comfortable walking shoes and clothes suited to the weather will help. If standing for stretches is difficult for you, consider that before booking, even though the tour is described as wheelchair accessible.

The small-group format is useful here. On a walk with several stops and stories, it matters that you can hear the guide and stay involved. The exact group size is not specified, so don’t assume a private or very small party. Still, the experience is designed around small groups rather than a large crowd.

Three bars, drinks on your own tab

The tour visits three bars along the way, with haunted stories in between. That rhythm gives the evening a social, pub-crawl feel, but the focus remains on the guide’s stories and the history behind them. You can buy another drink at each stop if you wish. You are not required to drink to take part.

Keeping drinks optional is a practical advantage. You can enjoy the atmosphere without paying for a round at every stop, and you can decide how much to spend as the night progresses. Just remember that the tour has a firm rule against intoxication. The operator can refuse service to someone who is intoxicated and disruptive, and a tour cancelled for that reason is not refundable.

That policy is sensible on a walking tour. You’ll be crossing streets, moving as a group, and listening to stories in public places. A little liquid courage may fit the theme, but you need to remain alert and considerate of the rest of the group.

Ending on Bourdon Street

The walk ends on Bourdon Street, where, as the tour puts it, debauchery can still be found today. This closing note brings the old tales into contact with the French Quarter’s present-day reputation for nightlife. It also gives the tour a clear finish rather than circling back to the starting point.

The meeting point is inside the Unique NOLA Tours store. Since the route ends elsewhere, plan for the end of the tour as part of your evening. The details provided do not specify the final bar or a return to the shop, so don’t count on being dropped back at the meeting point.

Is $37 good value?

At $37 per person, you’re paying for a two-hour guided walk, the stories, and the route linking three bar stops. Drinks are extra, so the total cost depends on what you order. Compared with simply visiting the bars on your own, the value lies in having a guide connect the places to the French Quarter’s darker past.

It’s a better buy if you enjoy storytelling and want a structured evening with local context. If you’re mainly looking for drinks, you could spend less by choosing your own bars. And if you want detailed architectural history or a serious account of New Orleans crime, the lewd tone may distract from what you came to learn.

The guide’s delivery matters a great deal on a tour built around stories. Delvin’s funny, entertaining style has been singled out, but guides can vary, and no particular guide is guaranteed. The tour’s core promise is consistent: adult ghost stories, a walk through the French Quarter, and several chances to stop for a drink.

Who should book this tour?

This is a good fit if you’re 21 or older, enjoy ghost stories with a bawdy edge, and want to hear about the French Quarter’s seedier history in a lively setting. It may also suit a night out with friends who like a mix of walking, storytelling, and bar stops.

Skip it if you’re uncomfortable with explicit language, want a quiet or scholarly history walk, or prefer a tour with no alcohol-related stops. The experience is not suitable for anyone under 21. It also may not work well if a mile of walking and a lot of standing would be uncomfortable.

Booking is flexible: you can reserve now and pay later, and cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. At least two people are required for the tour to take place, so a cancellation may happen after confirmation if there are not enough bookings. In that case, you’ll be offered an alternative or a full refund.

FAQ

How long is the Lewd Spirits Tour?

The tour lasts two hours.

How much does the tour cost?

The listed price is $37 per person. Drinks are not included and are available for purchase.

How many bars does the tour visit?

The route includes three bar stops, with haunted stories between them.

What kinds of stories will I hear?

The guide tells raunchy ghost stories about murder, adultery, prostitution, womanizers, and other misdeeds linked to French Quarter locations.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet inside the Unique NOLA Tours store.

Where does the tour end?

The tour ends on Bourdon Street.

Is there a minimum age?

Yes. You must be 21 or older to participate.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers about a mile on foot and includes a lot of standing.

Can I cancel for a refund?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.