dark tales & haunted trails

tour of the french quarter

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Explore the haunted history of the French Quarter on this nighttime walking tour. Led by passionate, local licensed tour guides, this experience blends history and culture with tales of ghosts, voodoo, and true crime. Learn about New Orleans through chilling dark tales that bring its eerie past to life.

Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour New Orleans
Haunted tour of the French Quarter, New Orleans

Our Reviews

“We had a great time. The tour was very informative while still being fun. Our tour guide was AMAZING!! She kept us laughing the whole time. And the puppy enjoyed the walk as well.”
— Krista
“Absolutely loved this tour. Lyneisha was very knowledgeable, funny, and knows her history. We were lucky to be in a smaller group, as we saw other groups of 20-30, which were just way too many people. I loved that this tour had some true crime stories as well! Great tour!”
— Sophia
““We took this tour tonight. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the area and this history. Definitely enjoyed it and highly recommend this tour””
— Emma
“We had an amazing time with our tour guide, Lyneisha! She was really funny, super fun and very knowledgeable. We highly recommend taking this tour with her, thanks for an amazing time Lyneisha!!”
— Tiffany

Why Choose our tour?

At Dark Tales & Haunted Trails, we do more than tell haunted stories. We bring New Orleans Haunted history to life.

  1. . Real Stories, real History -

    every stop on our route is rooted in documented events. From chilling true crimes to infamous hauntings, you’ll hear tales backed by research - not just legends passed down through rumor.

  2. . Small Groups for a personal experience

    We keep our tours intentionally small so you can actually hear, ask questions and engage with us. No shouting or struggling to keep up.

  3. Licensed Local Tour Guides

    Our guides are certified by the City of New Orleans and know the Quarter like the back of their hand. They’re not only locals, but researched storytellers who love sharing the darker side of our city’s culture.

  4. Perfect Balance of History and Haunt

    Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or simply curious, our tours blend historical accuracy with spine-tingling storytelling for an unforgettable night.

  5. Locally & family Owned

    Dark Tales & Haunted Trails is locally owned and operated. When you book with us, you’re supporting a New Orleans business that values authenticity and community connection.

A woman with short curly black hair wearing a dark blue t-shirt, white shorts, and a red backpack is talking to three women standing on a sidewalk. The three women are listening, with two wearing black tops and one in a white sleeveless top. There is a black metal fence with decorative finials behind them, and behind the fence, there are trees, tents, and people in an outdoor setting, likely a park or festival.
Four women dressed in black and wearing large pointed witch hats, standing in front of a brick and wooden wall, smiling for a photo.
Group of seven smiling people taking a selfie together in a dark environment.
Group of people posing together outside at night, with a brick wall and a 'For Sale' sign in the background.

Book your tour with us

  • Recommended for ages 13 and up

  • Tours are daily at 7:00pm and 8:30pm

  • Tours can be booked up to one hour before the tour begins.

  • Free cancellation up to forty-five minutes before tour.

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