The New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour promises an unforgettable exploration of the city’s captivating past. Guided by local experts, participants can uncover the city’s haunted legacy as they traverse the iconic French Quarter. Along the way, they’ll have the chance to utilize specialized paranormal equipment and stop for drinks at historic bars. Whether seeking spine-tingling thrills or insightful historical perspectives, this comprehensive tour offers a unique window into the heart of New Orleans. What secrets might be uncovered as visitors explore the city’s haunted underbelly?
Key Points
• The 2-hour walking tour highlights the rich history and paranormal side of New Orleans’ French Quarter, led by a local guide.
• Guests can purchase drinks at bars along the tour and have the option to use paranormal equipment for an additional fee.
• The tour starts and ends in the heart of the French Quarter, and is wheelchair and stroller accessible with service animals allowed.
• Confirmations are provided at booking, and the tour operates rain or shine with no refunds, as guests must remain with the group.
• Departure times are offered throughout the day, and the tour pace is moderate to ensure comfort for guests of all abilities.
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Contents
- Key Points
- Tour Overview
- Inclusions and Exclusions
- Meeting and Pickup
- Tour Details
- Policies and Terms
- Departure Times
- Wheelchair Accessibility
- Paranormal Equipment
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Can We Take Photos of Paranormal Sights During the Tour?
- How Many Ghost Stories Will Be Told on the Walking Tour?
- What Type of Paranormal Activities Are Commonly Experienced?
- Are There Any Age Restrictions for the Haunted Walking Tour?
- Can We Purchase Additional Paranormal Equipment During the Tour?
- Recap
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Tour Overview
The New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour is a 2-hour walking experience that highlights the city’s rich history and its darker, paranormal side within the French Quarter.
Guests will explore historical sights and explore the city’s occult and haunted lore. Along the way, they’ll have the opportunity to stop at bars to purchase drinks.
The tour is led by a local guide and includes access to paranormal equipment, though a fee applies if any items are lost or damaged.
Departure times can be selected when booking, and the tour ends in the heart of the French Quarter. It’s a unique way to discover New Orleans’ captivating past.
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Inclusions and Exclusions
The tour includes a local guide and the availability of alcoholic drinks for purchase along the route.
Gratuities, however, are excluded from the tour price.
Guests can enjoy the insights of a knowledgeable local who’ll lead them through the French Quarter, highlighting historical sights and the city’s haunted and occult side.
Stops at bars along the way provide opportunities to purchase drinks at your’ own expense.
The tour is designed to provide a comprehensive and immersive experience of New Orleans’ rich history and supernatural lore, with the guide serving as an expert interpreter to enhance the overall experience.
Meeting and Pickup
The meeting point for the New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour is located at 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.
Guests will start their spooky journey in the heart of the French Quarter, where the tour guide will lead them through the district’s historical sights and haunted hotspots.
The tour ends right back in the center of the French Quarter, allowing participants to continue exploring the vibrant neighborhood on their own.
The tour is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and service animals are welcome.
Public transportation is nearby, and wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available for those who need them.
Tour Details
A key feature of this New Orleans walking tour is its accessibility, as it is wheelchair and stroller friendly, and allows service animals to accompany guests. The tour maintains a moderate pace, lasting approximately 1-2 hours, though the duration may vary depending on wait times at certain stops along the route. Public transportation is conveniently located nearby, and wheelchair-accessible transportation options are available for those who require them.
| Tour Details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wheelchair Accessible | Stroller Accessible | Service Animals Allowed |
| Near Public Transportation | Wheelchair Accessible Transportation | Moderate Paced, 1-2 Hour Duration |
The tour may take longer depending on wait times at stops along the route, ensuring a memorable and immersive experience for all participants.
Policies and Terms
Confirmations are provided at the time of booking for this New Orleans walking tour. Minimum numbers apply, and the tour may be cancelled if requirements aren’t met.
No refunds are offered, as the tours are rain-or-shine events. Guests must remain with the group and can’t wander off to take photos.
Paranormal equipment is available for use, but a fee applies if it’s lost or damaged. Plus, children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, and audio/video recording is prohibited, though photos are allowed.
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Departure Times
Available departure times can be selected when booking the New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour. This allows guests to choose a tour time that best fits their schedule during their visit to the city. The tour runs at multiple times throughout the day, giving visitors flexibility in planning their itinerary.
| Departure Times |
|---|
| 11:00 AM |
| 1:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM |
Guests can book their preferred start time when making their reservation, ensuring they experience the tour at a convenient hour. With various options, the tour caters to both early birds and night owls, so everyone can enjoy this unique insight into New Orleans’ haunted past.
Wheelchair Accessibility
The New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour is wheelchair accessible, allowing guests with mobility limitations to fully experience the tour’s historical and haunted highlights.
The tour is also stroller accessible, making it suitable for families with young children.
For those requiring specialized transportation, the tour offers wheelchair accessible options near the meeting point.
The moderate pace of the walking tour ensures that guests of all abilities can comfortably participate.
Plus, service animals are permitted, ensuring that the tour is inclusive for all visitors.
Paranormal Equipment
One unique aspect of the New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour is the availability of paranormal equipment for guests to use during the experience.
These specialized tools, which can be rented for a small fee, allow participants to explore the city’s haunted sites more immersively. From electromagnetic field (EMF) detectors to digital voice recorders, the equipment helps guests identify potential paranormal activity and capture evidence of the supernatural.
Tour guides provide instructions on how to use the devices, ensuring everyone can make the most of the encounter. However, guests are responsible for any lost or damaged equipment, so they’re encouraged to handle the tools with care.
The paranormal gear adds an extra layer of excitement to the already thrilling tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can We Take Photos of Paranormal Sights During the Tour?
According to the tour details, guests are allowed to take photos during the tour, but they cannot record audio or video. Photos of any paranormal sights encountered are permitted, but guests must remain with the group.
How Many Ghost Stories Will Be Told on the Walking Tour?
The tour guide typically shares several ghost stories and accounts of paranormal activity during the 2-hour walking tour. The specific number of stories told may vary, but visitors can expect to hear multiple spooky tales along the way.
What Type of Paranormal Activities Are Commonly Experienced?
Common paranormal experiences on haunted tours often include seeing ghostly apparitions, sensing unexplained presences, hearing disembodied voices, and feeling unexplained temperature changes. Participants may also have objects move on their own or encounter other unexplained phenomena.
Are There Any Age Restrictions for the Haunted Walking Tour?
The tour has an age restriction – children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This ensures the safety and enjoyment of all participants on the haunted walking tour.
Can We Purchase Additional Paranormal Equipment During the Tour?
Guests can purchase additional paranormal equipment during the tour if they wish. There is a fee that applies if any equipment is lost or damaged during the tour.
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Recap
The New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour provides a captivating way to explore the city’s rich history and paranormal side.
Led by a local guide, the 2-hour experience takes guests through the French Quarter, where they can use specialized equipment to investigate haunted sites.
Designed to be accessible and immersive, the tour offers a comprehensive look at New Orleans’ captivating past.
