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Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour
Operated by Gray Line
From $27/ person
An interactive evening walking tour through the haunted history of New Orleans.
After Dark
New Orleans Ghost Tours
Compare haunted-history and after-dark walking experiences in New Orleans.
⚡ Direct New Orleans Answer • Local Intel
How much do New Orleans ghost tours cost and do they go inside cemeteries at night?
New Orleans ghost and haunted history tours cost $25 to $35 per adult and run 1.5 to 2 hours covering roughly 1 mile of flat walking through the French Quarter. Night tours do not enter historic cemeteries because the Archdiocese of New Orleans locks gates at dusk to protect sacred above-ground tombs; daytime cemetery tours are required for interior access.
Ticket Price$25–$35 per person • Discounts for students/seniors
Walking Distance1.5–2 hours • ~1 mile flat historic walk
Central Meeting PointJackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, or French Quarter taverns
Cemetery Access RulesNight tours view exterior gates • Daylight tours for interior tombs
Ghost tours in New Orleans mix history, folklore, legends, and theatrical storytelling in different proportions. The currently bookable option here is an evening walking tour; review the format, age guidance, walking requirements, and current departure time before booking.
Quick decision guide
Choose by fit, not by a giant catalog
Think twice if
Uneven sidewalks and streets are a major mobility barrier for your group.
The trade-off
The format is easy to fit into an evening, but it is still an outdoor walking tour on uneven historic streets.
Concierge note
Who this tends to fit
A strong fit for visitors who want an evening French Quarter activity and are comfortable with a walking format and stories that may blend documented history with local legend.
What to think about
- •Tone: haunted tours can range from history-forward to theatrical or paranormal storytelling.
- •Walking: confirm distance, pace, and weather exposure before booking.
- •Age fit: subject matter and operator age guidance vary by tour.
- •Cemetery access: do not assume a ghost tour includes entry into a cemetery, especially after dark.
Curated options
Where we’d start
You do not need to sort an operator catalog. Start with the experiences that fit this kind of day, then check the live booking option when you are ready.
For evening tours, build in time for dinner and travel to the meeting point. The operator checkout controls current departure times and availability.
This category currently emphasizes meeting-point walking experiences rather than hotel-pickup transportation.
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A few useful answers
Do New Orleans ghost tours go inside cemeteries at night?
Do not assume they do. Cemetery access is controlled separately and varies by tour. Verify the exact route and access during booking.
Are ghost tours mostly history or entertainment?
It varies. Many mix historical context with folklore and theatrical storytelling, so compare the operator description if you want a more history-focused experience.
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