We originally scheduled the ghosts and vampire tour for 8:00, but decided to see if we could change…read moreto the 6:00 tour. We were able to change without any problem. We meet up at the Voodoo Lounge, where there is a ticket office in the back room. We didn't live the bar--smelled a little bit like a sewer and the hurricanes were super sweet and kind of weak. But we did have but one get one, so wasn't that upset. The tour was great. We saw some interesting, haunted places and heard the history behind them. We didn't linger too long at any one place. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and funny, although he may have been a tad bit too heavy on the Catholic Church jokes. The tour ended at the LaLaurie house, and our guide shared a story about a little girl on who was recently on his tour who started crying and asked why there were dead people on the balcony. Spooky! I was so intrigued by what he said that I started looking up stories about Delphine LaLaurie and the haunting of the house. When I got home, I even started watching season 3 of American Horror Story, which has the character Delphine LaLaurie (accurate? No. Fun? Yes!). This was a fun way to spend the evening. There was an obnoxiously drunk guy on our tour, and our guide handled him well.

We did the evening Ghost and Vampire Tour, and it was so bad we ended up leaving halfway through…read morebecause of our tour guide, Addie. She came across like an overly dramatic theater kid who couldn't dial it back. Her mannerisms and constant theatrics were cringey, and while maybe one or two stories had potential, the delivery completely ruined them. She would randomly go off on personal tangents (where she lives, her parents, and other irrelevant details) that had absolutely nothing to do with ghosts or vampires and added nothing to the experience. The worst part was her points system, where she'd give out points if people followed instructions or answered questions. For example, when we stayed on the sidewalk instead of walking in the street, she'd shout "10 points!" and point at each person while repeating it. It wasn't quirky or fun, it was just annoying. I wouldn't recommend this tour based on her alone. After our awful experience we tried another company called Nola Ghost Riders and I'd highly recommend them. They are located at the Voodoo Lounge off Decatur St, while French Quarter Phantoms is at Voodoo Lounge off Rampart St.

Above all other tours. Ive taken dozens of tours around the world. And a handful in NOLA. this…read morecompany is on another level entirely. Thank you to Robert, for the AMAZING private jfk tour. We can't stop talking and thinking about it. So highly curated. You really put so much thought, and time and effort into that tour, and it was beyond what we could have ever expected. Learned so much!! Great history and saw the entire city! That was the most incredible opportunity for someone interested in the topic (but for even me too -a humble bystander). We Loved the organization of the clips with the buildings and the pictures of artifacts. Just so well done. Robert really took the effort to make this worth it. So detailed. Info you can't find on the internet. Mind boggling. Great guy, great tour guide. Thank you for all of your passion and effort, we are still appreciating the time we had days and days later we'll be talking about for decades.

Ask for David Higgins as your tour guide! He has a personality as big as the true, thoroughly…read moreresearched stories that he tells about the fascinating community that he loves! Paul and Nancy

The True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter was hands-down one of the best walking tours…read morewe've ever taken, and that is entirely because of Drew. You can immediately tell he doesn't just *recite* stories--he has deeply researched them. Every detail was accurate, thoughtfully sourced, and presented with care and integrity. In a city where true crime can easily slip into sensationalism, Drew handled each story with respect, depth, and historical context. That matters, and it showed. What truly sets Drew apart is how he performs the stories. His delivery was engaging without being theatrical for the sake of it. He told each case with genuine love and passion, making the history feel alive while honoring the real people involved. He kept the group fully engaged from start to finish--thorough, entertaining, and never rushed. Drew is the kind of guide who elevates the entire experience and reflects incredibly well on your company. He's not just knowledgeable--he's a storyteller, a historian, and a professional who clearly takes pride in what he does. A true gem, and absolutely someone you want representing your tours. Highly recommend--especially if you're lucky enough to get Drew as your guide.

We had an incredible night on tour with Christian! I learned so much about NOLA and thank you so…read moremuch for sharing the TRUE stories of the Katrina victims.

Date of tour: December 21, 2024…read more After a wonderful food tour in Prague last year, we wanted to replicate the magic stateside while visiting New Orleans, a city with a rich food history and scene. As requested, I will keep the individual location names secret as to not spoil your potential food tour but also because the stops can change and I don't want to have you disappointed if you don't get the same places on your tour. Ty was a great guide, providing us with local history and culture as we ate our way down Magazine Street. The only complaint I have is that they didn't really interact with us during the food portions, standing or sitting off to the side, or running to the next location to make sure we were all set. To me, the guide should be not only the bridge between the locations and food with us, but also a bridge between the different groups on the tour. Ty told us before the tour started that the other folks joining us were from Michigan, but we found out from them later that they were actually from New York. Had these connections been made earlier, it would have enhanced the tour. On to the food, wonderful that it all was! Please note that I may make some errors in the actual names of the food, while I took pictures, I did not write down the names and there wasn't a post-tour recap to assist me! Stop #1: A local sandwich and a seafood side. Both quite good, especially since I don't like olives! Stop #2: An unusual meat that was shockingly good! Stop #3: Seafood options. I've had a different version of one of these items in Asheville, NC. This wasn't quite as good but still tasty. Stop #4: Southern favorites that were so good! I didn't think I would like these but I did. Stop #5: A peppermint fudge cupcake. Sadly, the weakest stop on the tour. Other that tried the gelato came away disappointed and my cupcake was neither overly fudgey or pepperminty. It looked pretty, though!

We booked the new small group paranormal experience tour. It was absolutely one of the most unique…read moreghost/ paranormal tours I've done. This is a small group experience, which is why I wanted to do this one. We met at the Tableau Restaurant and were offered the choice of an aperol spritz or a French 75. We chose the spritz. We were told some history and ghost lore before going up to the wine room for some more stories. Very cool. They showed us video of a ghostly incident that had occurred there before. Next we walked down the street where we were told about the haunting at Muriel's Restaurant, where they also set a ghost table. Our last stop was at a psychic shop where we did a tarot card reading and we're given a Pan Am cocktail. I highly recommend this tour. It's unique and you get a little bit of all the good things you come to New Orleans for.

We had such a great time on the French Quarter Walking Tour! Our guide, Dannel, did an incredible…read morejob bringing New Orleans history to life. The deep history behind each spot was really moving to hear, even as locals! We especially enjoyed learning the stories behind iconic landmarks and people like the St. Louis Cathedral, the Beauregard-Keyes House, the Mighty Mississippi, the Ursuline nuns, and so many more. The tour provided the perfect blend of history, architecture, culture, and local insight, giving us a much deeper appreciation for the city's rich heritage. Thank you, Two Chicks!

Wow!!! Just completed a Garden District Tour with Emily…read more Engaging, deeply knowledgeable, funny.... A local of MANY generations!

LaLaurie Mansion has the reputation for being the most haunted place in a city known for haunted…read moreplaces and that is saying a lot. If you were not seeking this place, you might go right by it without a second glance. But knowing the history here, I had to check it out and add it to the places that I have been. This house fits in with the darker side of the history of New Orleans. It is a stop on ghost tours and it's owner, Marie Delphine LaLaurie, was the inspiration for the third season of "American Horror Story." If you are in New Orleans, I would definitely recommend a visit here.

We stopped by the LaLaurie Mansion during our walking tour. The building looks incredible and has…read moreso much history behind it. It's unfortunate that you can't go inside, but knowing the story and history of the mansion still made the visit very interesting.

This was the best NOLA ghost tour I've taken (out of four). I learned so many interesting things…read moreand our guide was so personable and a joy to be around; my younger daughter was sad when the tour ended. We did the walking tour, and while it wasn't a pub crawl, we did end up at a really neat hotel with a cool little bar and a piano player, who was delightful, and it was such a nice family outing.

We took the "Voodoo Queen" walking tour. DJ Hayes was an incredibly knowledgeable tour guide:…read moreeducated in all things New Orleans, and with great energy. The "voodoo queen" aspect of the tour was just a fraction of what we learned about New Orleans from DJ -- from history to pronunciation to race and religion knowledge and much more. He deconstructed common stereotypes of voodoo and its main "queen", and we walked away with more knowledge of New Orleans as a city than we got from any other source. Worth every penny! As a bonus, he gave us a wonderful lunch recommendation for after the tour, and it was great! I hope to book a food tour with him next time we visit.

As a professional historian and visitor to museums around the world, I hold museums to a higher…read morestandard than most. To say that the Storyville Museum achieved its goals and earned five stars would be an understatement; this may very well be the best museum I've visited in at least the past three years. The story of Storyville is complex, full of nuance, and with many unanswered questions. For me, one of the hallmarks of an excellent museum is that it lets these questions linger; the rough edges are not smoothed over, and visitors leave pondering big moral and ethical questions. That's exactly how I felt: the museum gave me a fantastic scaffolding of understand about Storyville, but it was also clear that its socioeconomics, its racial and gender dynamics, and its complex intersection with local, state and federal law are vast unplowed fields of potential for masters theses and PhD dissertations. For me, the intersection between prostitution and the political power structures were fascinating. Ton Anderson is a case study of contradictions, and one could spend a career trying to peel back the layers there. So too are the intersections with New Orleans's rich musical cultures and traditions. The stories of the madams themselves were equally captivating. Josie Arlington's and Kate Townsend's lives were riveting, but so too were the countless other women who didn't achieve their considerable wealth and power. The price of admission isn't cheap, but it's well worth the investment. Plan to spend at least two hours here, and learn about an important part of New Orleans's history that's well worth seeing.

This museum blew my mind with its wide range of history!…read more Storyville Museum is self-explanatory: it goes in depth about how the community of Storyville took place. The museum dives into the infamy Storyville crafted for itself, with newspapers condemning the women, yet some of these people who protested against the practice had took part in their services. My emotions traveled from being humored at this development, to fully facing the truth that this was not all for fun and humor--for many women of Storyville, this was the other way they could keep a roof over their head. The tour details tragic incidents like violent deaths and immoral acts that took place to bring in more visitors. It's an unsightly part of New Orleans' history, but this attraction presents such things with tact and well-thought out design. I was lucky enough to have the whole museum to myself and my partner, so we spent much time really absorbing this history and discussing the bleak and disturbed reality of what was promoted as a lively form of business. I recommend others to stop by this place; it is definitely not for children or those sensitive to sexual content, violence, or abuse. If your comfortable exploring those topics, then Storyville Museum is a great attraction to visit. It was one of the most beloved spots that I found during my vacation, and I'd be happy to go again!

I would give him 10 stars if I could!!!…read more Mr. Leon Waters is an amazing man that fools you at first thinking he will walk slow but he suddenly jets off and you are left there scrambling to catch up! He is a wise man who has lived through so much and he not only witnessed things but takes action to make right what is wrong. I was so impressed with his bravery and the many ways he initiated change for good. He defines terms for you (like how a Creole person is a child born of black and white parents). And like another Yelper mentioned, he provides a portfolio given to you that accentuates his tour and it's VERY well organized!! It is a very interactive tour and you get to hold very historical items. I won't say what they are so I don't ruin it, but those helped me learn a lot. It produced a strong emotion for me to experience something that was used for evil on precious children and adults. This tour really takes you deep into the mindset of things. Mr. Waters also teaches us about symbolism and how important it was in many aspects! It's about a 2 hour walking tour and I highly recommend bringing enough water (but there are no restroom breaks in between) and a hat. This tour is worth every minute of your time and New Orleans will have a different look to it after you go through it. It's very educational and important to know the history.

This excellent walking tour with Mr. Leon Waters was easily one of the best things I did while…read morevisiting New Orleans. I learned so much about the history of the land we walked on and felt honored to hear about the work that Mr. Waters and his colleagues do to educate others. There are many walking tours in New Orleans, but don't miss out on this one.

What a great experience for our family's first time in New Orleans…read more The location was easy to find and check in took under a minute. Our guide, Emily, warmly greeted us and introduced us to our mule, Pearl. She then offered to take some pics before we left. I was impressed by Emily asking what we were interested so her conversation would be focused on our interests. She did a great job incorporating history and ghost stories which is exactly what we wanted. She was very knowledgeable, personable, and friendly. Pearl was a treat to see in action. Taking breaks when needed and walking along the streets. We felt very safe. Would 100% highly recommend.

The ride through the French Quarter was enjoyable, and the carriage appeared to be well maintained…read more However, I left with serious concerns about the treatment of the animals. During the tour, I witnessed the guide blow cigarette smoke directly into the mule's face while joking, "I'll get you a beer on your birthday too." The animals appeared tired and thirsty in the heat, and our mule was foaming at the mouth throughout the ride. There was a water trough at the loading station, but it was completely empty. I arrived about an hour before our departure and noticed it was still empty when we returned an hour later. At no point during my time there did I see it being filled. I understand that regular exercise and activity are important for working animals, but the conditions I observed made me uncomfortable. What started as an enjoyable experience ended with me feeling guilty for supporting an attraction where the animals did not appear to be receiving the level of care they deserved.