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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

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Starting Point in famous Jackson Square of the French Quarter
Outside location of the Trunk Murders
Streets of Sin
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1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Why Us? Because we care! We love our city and all her sick, morbid and disturbing secrets. We know them all and want to share them with you. This isn't some gimmicky fake ghost story tour created to take your money. Our native Horrorstorians will educate, entertain and scare you senseless.

So veer off the bright lights and broken bottles of Bourbon Street and take a walk on the wild side. Walk the Streets Of Sin with us...if you dare.

P.S. Adults Only, so leave the kiddos at home.

What's Included

  • Licensed, insured and bonded tour operator
  • Sinister Dark History walking tour with in-person guide
  • Alcohol Beverages (available for purchase at the last stop)
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What To Expect

St. Louis Cathedral

This is a typical itinerary for this product. Here your storyteller will give an outline of the tour and deliver the first story.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Historic BK House & Gardens

Our 5pm/8pm tour takes you to this historic house to learn all about the city's most famous mafia murders and the hauntings of the area that take place till this very day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Inn on Ursulines

Our 5pm/8pm tour takes you to the site of one of the most gruesome murders to ever take place in New Orleans. A true crime story unlike no other.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hotel Villa Convento (Pass By)

Our 5pm/8pm tour takes you to learn the truth about one of the most infamous killers to have ever strolled the streets of the French Quarter.
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Omni Royal Orleans

Our second story on our 9am/7pm tour (Way of the Wicked option - more true-crime focused) will be at the site where the most twisted love gone wrong stories ended. A true crime story that will leave you squirming.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jimani Lounge & Restaurant

Our third story on our Way of the Wicked 9am/7pm tour is at the site where one of the deadliest fires in the city of New Orleans took place. A true crime story that is unsolved to this very day.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Ghost Bar

On our 7pm Way of the Wicked tour, this is where the tour will stop for a bathroom and water break.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Exchange Place

Our fourth story on the 9am/7pm Way of the Wicked tour takes place in a beautiful quiet alley that not most folks know exists in the French Quarter. It is in this alley where a victim was last seen in one of the bloodiest crime stories to ever take place in New Orleans.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Supreme Court of Louisiana Historical Society

Our final story takes place at the historic Supreme Court building where we dive into one of the most famous murders to ever take place and the conspiracy theories that would lead to the trial that took place at the very court we stand in front of.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in. Tours depart at scheduled time.
  • Adults Only 17+
  • Please plan in advance for Uber, Lyfts and taxis. We cannot accommodate late arrivals

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST).This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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

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Average 4.96 out of 5 stars based on 1,642 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST).
  • This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Q: What's included in the price?
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The following is included:
  • Licensed, insured and bonded tour operator.
  • Sinister Dark History walking tour with in-person guide.
The following is NOT included:
  • Alcohol Beverages (available for purchase at the last stop).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?
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This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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The minimum age to participate is 17..

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If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

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Q: Is this an accessible activity?
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Accessibility information for the New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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What's Included

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  • Licensed, insured and bonded tour operator
  • Sinister Dark History walking tour with in-person guide
  • Alcohol Beverages (available for purchase at the last stop)

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Please arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in. Tours depart at scheduled time.
  • Adults Only 17+
  • Please plan in advance for Uber, Lyfts and taxis. We cannot accommodate late arrivals
  • Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted
  • This experience requires good weather. If the tour is cancelled due to bad weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If the tour is cancelled because the minimum is not met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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