How to Experience the Most Haunted Places in New Orleans?

In New Orleans, it would be an understatement to say that the city is full of history. Having been first established by the French in 1718, the results of the city’s past are displayed not only seen in its architecture, but in its vibrancy and culture as well. This still lives on today, with thousands of visitors to New Orleans each year experiencing its unique and diverse culture. Out of this environment, one can also experience one of the more unique offerings that the city has to offer: its array of haunted locations and spooky stories.

If you’re planning a visit and want to experience the city’s spookier side, then you’ll be pleased to find that there are a number of ways you can explore the haunted history and mysterious places of New Orleans. From guided tours to haunted bars, there are plenty of places available to scratch your supernatural itch. Here’s an overview of the best places where you can experience all the mystique that New Orleans has to offer.

Cemetery Tours

Probably one of the most famous places to visit in the city is the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the oldest cemetery in New Orleans, located just outside of Downtown. It’s most famous for its “burial house” or tomb, near the front entrance, where voodoo queen Marie Laveau was said to be buried in 1881. However, being an active graveyard, Laveau’s tomb is currently off limits to guests. But visiting St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 increases your chances of experiencing all kinds of spooky activity from some of the oldest spirits in the city.

You could, at least option for a cemetery tour through a service such as Viator, which takes visitors on a stroll through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and reveals some of their less known stories, such as life in Creole New Orleans; civil rights activism; tales from local voodoo tales Hector, who ran a 20 year scam from his grave; and many more. On each guided tour, you get to observe all the above-ground tombs and a variety of cultural artifacts – and maybe even get a few bumps, bangs and ghastly whisperings as you make your way through the cemetery’s damp interior.

Haunted Hotels

New Orleans is also home to some of the most haunted hotels in America, so if you’re looking for something a little more traditional (read: less likely to get chased by ghostly figures) why not opt for a night stay in a supposedly haunted five-star establishment?

The Omni Hotel located on Baronne Street is said to be home to the lady in red, who is believed to haunt the Delmonico ballroom. Some other well known hotels are reported to have paranormal activity, such as Le Pavilion located on Washington Avenue, which is said to be home to two ghosts playing in the stairwells after dark; the Maison Dupuy located on Toulouse Street which is apparently haunted by nearly a dozen spirits; and The Monteleone located on Royal Street which is said to have so much paranormal activity that guests have even resorted to asking for “safe” rooms when booking ahead of time.

Of course there are plenty more places that are said to be home to creepy guests not visible to the eyes. A great way to experience this first hand is by taking a haunted hotel tour with Voodoo Emporium Tours, which takes you on a chilling journey through these different hotels as well as around some other allegedly haunted locales throughout the city while also providing you with plenty of historical facts and stories as you walk through the hotels.

Haunted Pub Walking Tour

Perhaps one of the lesser known ways to explore haunted spots in New Orleans is by taking a Haunted Ghost Pub Walking Tour . On this one of a kind tour, you get to explore some creepy underground locations as well as descending into some of the city’s oldest underground tombs, all while making your way from pub to pub to sample a selection of regional craft beers from Louisiana breweries like Bayou Teche Brewing and NOLA brewing¬ – not scary at all!

What’s more intriguing about this tour is that you tilt up your arms and make embarrassing ghost moves such as banging your knees against various pieces of furniture (not advised if you want your beer belly intact…and yet highly suggested). The tour also gives you access to some of the lesser known areas of the city, such as Jefferson City and Lafayette cemetery, while telling some spooky ghost stories along the way. Plus all participants are provided with an accompanying guide book so you can relive these tales if you ever get homesick!

French Quarter Ghost Hunting

The French Quarter is perhaps one of New Orleans’ most popular areas with tourists due to its traditional architecture and cobblestone streets seemingly untouched by time. Despite its seemingly tame aura, there’s also an abundance of supernatural activity lurking in the shadows – perfect for those who like a bit of spookiness on their travels. One way to experience this is by signing up for a ghost hunting night tour with Eighteen Goes On, who will take you on an exciting evening tour through the backstreets and alleyways of The French Quarter, revealing details about its haunted past along with tales from reluctant spirits who still haunt these centuries old avenues.

You’ll learn how to use some genuine ghost hunting tools as you scour through some centuries old homes, such as thermal cameras and electromagnetic field detectors (so don’t forget your EVP machine!), while also experiencing some hidden gems not found on every tourist map, such as historic markets and buildings hidden away behind old facades – all setup for maximum spookiness when nightfall sets in!

Book Now and Let the Ghost Experiences Begin!

Whichever type of haunted experience you decide to go with when exploring New Orleans, it’s sure to be thrilling and unforgettable experience – provided you don’t faint first! To make it really special and even more spookier why not book with Viator, and join their Haunted Ghost & Pub Walking Tour? This three-hour walking tour combines access to pubs with a journey through some of New Orleans’ eeriest spots, from cemeteries where ghosts still roam free today, to haunted hotels and colonial mansions – all making for one thrilling evening for those brave enough!

So if you’re looking for a unique way to explore New Orleans’ nighttime haunts why not sign up for a haunted experience today? Who knows what supernatural creatures will come out when night falls?