New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime & Dark History Walking Tour
Uncover the Shadows of the Crescent City
Step away from the bright lights and neon signs of Bourbon Street and venture into the dark, hidden alleys of the French Quarter. This isn't your average ghost tour—it’s an immersive, adults-only deep dive into the true crimes, macabre history, and unsettling legends that shape the soul of New Orleans. Our expert 'Horrorstorians' lead you through the city's most sinister chapters, blending verified historical facts with the chilling lore that keeps the Crescent City in the shadows.
What Travelers Are Saying
With rave reviews for guides like Daltry, Jamie, Lucy, and Christo, this tour is frequently cited as a highlight of travelers' trips to New Orleans. Guests love the small group sizes, which allow for a personalized, interactive experience where questions are encouraged and storytelling feels like a private conversation. Whether you’re a lifelong local or a first-time visitor, you'll walk away with new, dark insights into the city's complex past.
Itinerary Highlights
Start in iconic Jackson Square, the perfect backdrop for setting the mood for a night of mystery.
Explore sites of infamous mafia murders and documented hauntings that persist to this day.
Visit the locations of some of the most gruesome crimes in NOLA history, analyzed by true-crime enthusiasts.
Walk through quiet, lesser-known alleyways where history's most tragic and scandalous events unfolded.
Conclude at the historic Louisiana Supreme Court building, where we unravel the conspiracy theories behind legendary murder trials.
Practical Information
This tour includes a professional, in-person guide who is licensed and insured. Note that this is an adults-only (17+) experience. Alcoholic beverages are not included but are available for purchase at the final stop of the tour. The pace is leisurely and accessible for all fitness levels.
Is This Tour For You?
If you are a true-crime junkie, a history buff, or simply someone who prefers the darker side of travel, this tour is tailored to you. It is perfect for solo travelers, couples, or small groups of friends seeking a memorable and authentic New Orleans experience. Because we focus on mature, unsettling topics, please be aware this is strictly for adults. Be prepared for a walk through historic streets—bring comfortable shoes and a sense of adventure!
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What's Included
- Licensed, insured and bonded tour operator
- Sinister Dark History walking tour with in-person guide
What's Not Included
- Alcohol Beverages (available for purchase at the last stop)
Tour Itinerary
Stop 1
This is a typical itinerary for this product. Here your storyteller will give an outline of the tour and deliver the first story.
Stop 2
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.
Stop 3
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.
Stop 4
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.
Stop 5
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.
Stop 6
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.
Stop 7
On our 7pm Way of the Wicked tour, this is where the tour will stop for a bathroom and water break.
Stop 8
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.
Stop 9
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.
Important Information
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Additional Logistics
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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.
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