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New Orleans Ghost Hunt for Teens

About this experience

Designed specifically for teens and older, this hands-on paranormal investigation takes you beyond the ordinary ghost walk and into the haunted streets of the French Quarter. Using real ghost-hunting equipment, including EMF meters, dowsing rods, a spirit box, and oracle cards, you'll investigate legendary haunted locations while uncovering the history behind New Orleans' most famous ghost stories. Along the way, you'll hear tales of pirates, duels, fortune tellers, unsolved mysteries, and restless spirits as you put your own investigative skills to the test. This immersive experience blends history, folklore, and the supernatural, inviting skeptics and believers alike to decide whether New Orleans truly deserves its reputation as America's most haunted city.

At a glance

  • Duration: 1 hr 30 min

What is included

  • Use of ghost hunting equipment
  • 90-minute ghost tour designed for teens and older

Itinerary and highlights

We will begin our adventure in the heart of the French Quarter at Jackson Square, where you'll learn about the city's fascinating history and culture that has made this New Orleans' one of the most haunted cities in America.

Next, we will explore Pirate's Alley, where you'll discover the fascinating history of pirates, smugglers, and the gentlemen who once settled disputes through duels, leaving behind legends that still haunt the Quarter today.

Then, visit the historic LaBranche House, where you'll hear stories of mysterious sightings, unexplained activity, and the ghostly legends that surround this elegant French Quarter mansion.

Then, stand before the historic Xiques Mansion as you delve into the legend of Severino de la Barrera, whose story of mystery and misfortune has echoed through the French Quarter for nearly two centuries.

Next, visit the legendary Gardette-LePretre House, home to the haunting tale of the Sultan's Palace. As you unravel its enduring mystery, you'll also discover why fortune tellers, psychics, and mystics have long been woven into the fabric of New Orleans.

This quiet alley honors one of New Orleans' most beloved priests. Its peaceful appearance conceals centuries of history, folklore, and stories of a spirit said to still watch over the neighborhood.

Meeting and pickup information

  • Your guide Chelsea will be standing in front of St. Louis Cathedral holding a round fan which is our French Quartour Kids logo, with a box of tools for the paranormal investigation.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • French Quartour Kids

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • 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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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