This private Halloween walking tour lets you shape a spooky journey through New Orleans around the stories that interest you most. Begin at Jackson Square with your guide and uncover eerie French Quarter legends before choosing the infamous Gardette-LePretre Mansion for tales of the Sultan’s Palace. Continue to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 for above-ground tombs and stories connected to Marie Laveau. You can then explore Congo Square and hear about the traditions that shaped New Orleans culture. Finish at St. Augustine Catholic Church with its haunting history and deep Tremé connections. Choose a shorter route for classic French Quarter legends or build a longer experience around cemeteries and historic mysteries. Your guide adjusts the pacing and stop selection to create a flexible Halloween experience. Itinerary may vary based on traveler choices and local conditions.

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Highlights

  • Visit Jackson Square for classic French Quarter ghost stories and atmospheric legends
  • Explore Gardette-LePretre Mansion for the notorious Sultan’s Palace mystery
  • Walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 for tombs and stories linked to Marie Laveau
  • Extend the walk through Congo Square and St. Augustine for deeper Tremé history

Included

  • Professional local tour guide

Excluded

  • Admission to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 official tour USD 33.00 per person
  • Transportation between attractions
  • Gratuities

Route & Duration

Duration
Duration
  • 1

    Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States

    Choose Jackson Square as your atmospheric starting point for French Quarter legends and supernatural stories. Your guide introduces the historic surroundings while setting the spooky tone for the walk.

    20 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 2

    Gardette-LePretre Mansion, 716 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States

    Stop outside this French Quarter mansion and hear the dark legend behind its nickname as the Sultan’s Palace. The mansion is associated with a notorious massacre story although historical evidence for the legend is disputed.

    25 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 3

    St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Tour, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, United States

    Pause outside the cemetery entrance at 501 Basin St for spooky stories about New Orleans burial traditions and the legends surrounding Marie Laveau. This is an exterior and gate-view stop only since cemetery entry requires a specially licensed cemetery tour guide.

    35 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 4

    Congo Square, 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States

    Walk through Congo Square and discover the cultural traditions that developed here among enslaved and free African Americans. The site became an important center for music dance and community traditions that influenced New Orleans musical heritage.

    30 minutes
    Free Admission
  • 5

    Saint Augustine Catholic Church, 1210 Governor Nicholls St, New Orleans, LA 70116, United States

    Choose St. Augustine for a quieter historic finale in Tremé. Founded in 1841 the church has a long multicultural history and remains an important part of the neighborhood’s religious heritage.

    20 minutes
    Free Admission

Meeting Point

Meet your guide at Jackson Square near the St. Louis Cathedral in the French Quarter. See Map

Cancellation Policy

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