Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour
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1h - 1h
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About this experience
Discover a secret vampire speak easy, ghosts of the French Quarter and stories of Vampires that roamed these streets. This tour is 100% outside take it anytime 24/7/365.
Go the the LaLaurie mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there the WalknTours app guides you turn by turn telling you the spooky stories of the French Quarter.
-Tour never expires
-1 purchase works on 2 phones
On the solo tour you'll be guided through the streets of New Orleans and you'll see the most haunted spots in the French Quarter. You will see and hear the stories The LaLaurie Mansion, The Casket Girls, the old morgue, haunted hotels, haunted restaurants, the haunted Madame Johns Legacy and much more.
And you'll get a chance to get a password on the tour and use it at the secret vampire speak easy at the end of the tour.
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Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour
What's included
WalknTours Solo Smart Phone guided tour "Ghosts and Vampires of French Quarter"
Virtual walk you can take after taking the in person tour
Detailed itinerary
1
Stop 1
Some spooky things went down here and those slaves that were tortured are now said to haunt the building. It was also the home of Nicholas Cage for some time. I'll share with you it's dark past. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
2
Stop 2
As legend has it the Casket Girls arrived to the Ursuline Convent. Many of them were looking for grooms. But a few of them brought Vampires along for the ride. Those Vampires now live in New Orleans. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
3
During the Civil war this old hotel served as a hospital for the wounded confederate soldiers.
Today it’s said that those wounded soldiers have been seen roaming the halls in search of medical assistance.
We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
4
The old Andrew Jackson hotel is said to be haunted by those who died of marlaria. I'll tell you who goes bump in the night. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
5
This old building is one of the last remaining wooden buildings in New Orleans. It's also haunted by it's past. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
6
This restaurant is not only tasty it's haunted by a ghost of centuries ago. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
7
This old hotel once burned to the ground like most of the city. Those ghosts still haunt these grounds. In addition to Vampires that lived next door draining the blood of their victims. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
8
The old Alley is haunted by a devoted monk. Let's see if we can see him on the tour.
9
It was on these streets Jean Laffite negotiated his brothers freedom. Those pirates decided to stick around.
10
This old theater has seen it's fair share of tragedy. And it's ghost love to perform. We will not go in, on our tour we only visit the outside of each site.
11
We will stop by the entrance of the haunted bar and hear the story of the ghosts that lurk inside.
12
The tour ends here and you'll have a chance, if you got the password earlier in the tour, to enter the vampire speak easy.
What's not included
No food, drink or admission, this tour is all outside, go anytime
No in person human guide, this is a walking tour app (GPS)
Available languages
Audio guide
EN
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Important information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meeting point
The LaLaurie Mansion was the site of one of New Orleans worst tragedies. Welcome to the Ghosts and Vampires of the French Quarter Haunted Tour. Today we will be ghost hunting in the French Quarter of old New Orleans.
Important notes
HOW TO TAKE YOUR TOUR
For the best experience, follow the instructions below before taking your tour.
How it works:
Step 1: Download the WalknTours app on iPhone or Android.
App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/walkntours/id1457662600
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.app.walkntours
Step 2: Register an Account or Login
Step 3: Unlock Your Tour
Chose New Orleans as your city
Scroll down and find the Ghosts and Vampires of the French Quarter Tour and click it
Click Enter Experience Code
Enter the Experience Code 'solonola'
Click apply
Now your Tour is unlocked! We suggest downloading the tour at this time.
Step 4: Take the Tour
Go to Lafitte's Blacksmith shop bar at 941 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Open the tour and click start experience.
Your guide will lead you from there.
Tips for taking the tour
-For the best experience use earbuds or a bluetooth speaker
-Download the tour before hand
Have questions? Email us info@walkntours.com or text 617-991-3269.
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Historical
Half day to full day
Free to explore, attractions vary
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Historical
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National WWII Museum
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2-3 hours
Moderate to expensive
City Park
A vast urban park featuring lush gardens, walking paths, and cultural attractions.
Nature
Half day
Free to enter, attractions vary
Frenchmen Street
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Entertainment
Evening
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Main Course
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Main Course
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Beignets
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Dessert
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Po' Boy
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Sandwich
Can be made with various fillings, and may contain gluten and dairy.
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Practical Information
Language
- Official: English
- Widely spoken: French, Spanish, Vietnamese
- English: Widely spoken
Currency
United States Dollar (USD)
Time Zone
Central Time Zone (CT) (GMT-6)
Electricity
120VV, 60HzHz
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Overall Safety Rating: Exercise caution
New Orleans is generally safe for tourists, but visitors should be aware of their surroundings and take precautions to avoid theft and other crimes.
Important Precautions:
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By air
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport • 15 miles (24 km) from downtown
By train
New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
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French Quarter
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