August 22, 2025
Elsewhere, autumnal activities may be corn mazes, hay rides, and pumpkin patches, but here the fall season is distinguished by vibrant seasonal celebrations such as the Krewe of Boo parade, Oktoberfest, Saints games, a festive Halloween celebration where both adults and kids costume, and al fresco dining with hot bowls of gumbo, seafood, and raw oysters. The weather is crisp and mild, and it’s the perfect time to saunter through the French Quarter. Treat yourself to some of our mouth-watering cuisine, cut a rug to live jazz, take a ghostly haunted tour to get in the spirit and explore our museums to learn more about our fascinating history.
French Quarter Phantoms
The Voodoo Lounge
718 North Rampart St.
frenchquarterphantoms.com
(504) 666-8300
Experience the mystique of New Orleans' streets with French Quarter Phantoms' haunted walking tours, revealing the city's hidden ghost stories and rich history. Embark on a journey through the unknown and delve into the colorful history of the French Quarter, where stories and legends from centuries past come alive. Combining history, mystery and ghostly anecdotes, their tours promise to deliver an experience that is both informative and chilling.
One of their previous guests aptly described their Master Storytellers as “the strangest bunch of real historians you will ever have the pleasure of spending time with.” Led by an expert guide and Master Storyteller, French Quarter Phantoms offers an unparalleled experience. Their guides boast impressive academic credentials, with degrees in History, Forensic Anthropology, Music, Education, Literature, and Theater. Every tour is carefully crafted based on thorough historical research and documentation. They have researched books, archived newspapers, police, and fire department records. They’ve talked to librarians, “old timers,” past residents and employees of the sites where the stories are told. What they found were murders, accidental suicides, fire victims … their stories, how they lived, how they died and why they came back!
Their haunted tours transcend casual walks through picturesque streets, instead transporting participants into a realm where mysterious tales echo through time. Each step deepens your immersion in stories of spectral encounters, inexplicable phenomena, and the complex Voodoo traditions woven into the fabric of this diverse community. Knowledgeable guides lead these captivating walking tours, facilitating a profound exploration of the supernatural facets that contribute to New Orleans' unique allure. From the infamous LaLaurie Mansion to shadowy passageways whispering secrets of the past, their tours are tailored for aficionados of the paranormal and historians.
Start your tour at The Voodoo Lounge and grab a cocktail “to go.” The tour lasts almost two hours with a comfort break at the halfway point. The walks average less than one mile.
Haunted History Tours
723 St. Peter St.
hauntedhistorytours.com
504-861-2727
Make no mistake! If it doesn't say Haunted History Tours, it's not the original! These are the tours you've heard about! For over thirty years, Haunted History Tours has been providing a plethora of amazing tour options for visitors and locals alike. New Orleans has long been considered to be the most haunted city in North America. Haunted History's Ghost & Legends Tour is the flagship tour of the company, focusing in on French Quarter sites associated with actual, documented hauntings.
But wait! There's more! The company offers over 12 different tours including both walking tours as well as the very popular Dead of Night Haunted History Tour by bus, which is offered twice nightly, taking guests away from the French Quarter to historic cemeteries and spooky locations in other parts of the city. And yes, you do get off the bus and enter the locations! The guides encourage you to take lots of pictures as many guests will capture paranormal activity. Other tours offered include Cemeteries, Vampires, Voodoo, True Crime, Pub Crawls, as well as the Garden District. Private tours are also available for groups of twenty or more.
But don't take our word for it … Haunted History has been featured on A&E, the History Channel, and recommended by the Travel Channel as "The #1 Tour in New Orleans ... A Must Do!" Haunted History is the company with the best-selling book, New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo, & Vampires. Haunted History also produced the chilling video documentary, "Journey Into Darkness … The Trilogy." Haunted History is the company with the nightly television show, “Haunted New Orleans.”
Whether you are in search of spooky tales or historical accuracy, Haunted History Tours has you covered. Any tour company is only as good as the guides it employs. Haunted History tour guides are the best in the business, drawing rave 5-Star reviews on Yelp, Trip Advisor and other social media, always leaving tour participants with a WOW experience! More than a tour ... It's an event!
New Orleans Storyville Museum
1010 Conti St.
storyvillemuseum.com
504-429-9366
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history and storied past at the New Orleans Storyville Museum with over 7,000 square feet of immersive exhibits dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of our historic city and its notorious Red-Light District known as Storyville.
Unveil the compelling story of Storyville which reigned from 1897 to 1917 as the largest and most ostentatious red-light district the country has ever seen. A "directory of pleasure" known as the Blue Book was printed and listed madams, their brothels and hundreds of prostitutes along with full-page advertisements for restaurants, saloons, billiard halls, champagne, liquor, beer, wine, cigars, jewelry, pawn shops, lawyers, druggists and supposed VD cures.
Among the many fascinating exhibits, guests will walk the streets of Storyville and visit the ghosts of an old brothel. Starting at Storyville's train station, guests can take a stroll through the re-created streets of old Storyville as captured in original hand-painted life-size murals of the district’s streetscape. They will experience the life of working in a “sex crib” at the turn of the century and understand the culture of early New Orleans and the birth of jazz.
One can view several vintage "peep show" machines from the early 1900s, stereoscopic slides and a short movie on antique early motion picture machines from early peep show arcades. Be sure to sneak a peek! You can also watch a video of a bartender preparing the legendary “Green Fairy” concoction. Absinthe, a popular drink during the early days of Storyville, was banned in 1912 due to its hallucinogenic effects.
Around 1912, Ernest J. Bellocq, a commercial photographer by trade, photographed women who live and work in Storyville. Today, Bellocq’s Storyville photos are internationally recognized for their haunting beauty and artistry; the museum has a number of rare original Bellocq photographs on display.
Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection
612 Rue Dumaine
27th Annual Free VOODOOFEST
Friday, October 31, 2025
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with closing Ancestral Ritual at 7 p.m.
VOODOOFEST is a free annual festival held every Halloween which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' traditions. VOODOOFEST’s primary goals are to honor the Ancestors, educate the public about this widely misunderstood religion and to preserve and celebrate the unique spiritual and cultural heritage of New Orleans.
The festival will feature internationally revered Haitian Vodou Priestess Mambo Maggie, award-winning local musicians and the Voodoo Authentica Ritual Troupe among many others! There will be educational and cultural presentations, book signings, practitioner-made potion oils and gris gris bags, over 100 varieties of locally handmade Voodoo Dolls and crafts, spiritual work and consultations, art from New Orleans, Africa and Haiti, free refreshments and more. Don’t miss the Ancestral Ritual at 7 p.m.! It’s the perfect Halloween activity!
French Quarter Phantoms
The Voodoo Lounge
718 North Rampart St.
frenchquarterphantoms.com
(504) 666-8300
Experience the mystique of New Orleans' streets with French Quarter Phantoms' haunted walking tours, revealing the city's hidden ghost stories and rich history. Embark on a journey through the unknown and delve into the colorful history of the French Quarter, where stories and legends from centuries past come alive. Combining history, mystery and ghostly anecdotes, their tours promise to deliver an experience that is both informative and chilling.
One of their previous guests aptly described their Master Storytellers as “the strangest bunch of real historians you will ever have the pleasure of spending time with.” Led by an expert guide and Master Storyteller, French Quarter Phantoms offers an unparalleled experience. Their guides boast impressive academic credentials, with degrees in History, Forensic Anthropology, Music, Education, Literature, and Theater. Every tour is carefully crafted based on thorough historical research and documentation. They have researched books, archived newspapers, police, and fire department records. They’ve talked to librarians, “old timers,” past residents and employees of the sites where the stories are told. What they found were murders, accidental suicides, fire victims … their stories, how they lived, how they died and why they came back!
Their haunted tours transcend casual walks through picturesque streets, instead transporting participants into a realm where mysterious tales echo through time. Each step deepens your immersion in stories of spectral encounters, inexplicable phenomena, and the complex Voodoo traditions woven into the fabric of this diverse community. Knowledgeable guides lead these captivating walking tours, facilitating a profound exploration of the supernatural facets that contribute to New Orleans' unique allure. From the infamous LaLaurie Mansion to shadowy passageways whispering secrets of the past, their tours are tailored for aficionados of the paranormal and historians.
Start your tour at The Voodoo Lounge and grab a cocktail “to go.” The tour lasts almost two hours with a comfort break at the halfway point. The walks average less than one mile.
Haunted History Tours
723 St. Peter St.
hauntedhistorytours.com
504-861-2727
Make no mistake! If it doesn't say Haunted History Tours, it's not the original! These are the tours you've heard about! For over thirty years, Haunted History Tours has been providing a plethora of amazing tour options for visitors and locals alike. New Orleans has long been considered to be the most haunted city in North America. Haunted History's Ghost & Legends Tour is the flagship tour of the company, focusing in on French Quarter sites associated with actual, documented hauntings.
But wait! There's more! The company offers over 12 different tours including both walking tours as well as the very popular Dead of Night Haunted History Tour by bus, which is offered twice nightly, taking guests away from the French Quarter to historic cemeteries and spooky locations in other parts of the city. And yes, you do get off the bus and enter the locations! The guides encourage you to take lots of pictures as many guests will capture paranormal activity. Other tours offered include Cemeteries, Vampires, Voodoo, True Crime, Pub Crawls, as well as the Garden District. Private tours are also available for groups of twenty or more.
But don't take our word for it … Haunted History has been featured on A&E, the History Channel, and recommended by the Travel Channel as "The #1 Tour in New Orleans ... A Must Do!" Haunted History is the company with the best-selling book, New Orleans Ghosts, Voodoo, & Vampires. Haunted History also produced the chilling video documentary, "Journey Into Darkness … The Trilogy." Haunted History is the company with the nightly television show, “Haunted New Orleans.”
Whether you are in search of spooky tales or historical accuracy, Haunted History Tours has you covered. Any tour company is only as good as the guides it employs. Haunted History tour guides are the best in the business, drawing rave 5-Star reviews on Yelp, Trip Advisor and other social media, always leaving tour participants with a WOW experience! More than a tour ... It's an event!
New Orleans Storyville Museum
1010 Conti St.
storyvillemuseum.com
504-429-9366
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating history and storied past at the New Orleans Storyville Museum with over 7,000 square feet of immersive exhibits dedicated to preserving and showcasing the rich cultural heritage of our historic city and its notorious Red-Light District known as Storyville.
Unveil the compelling story of Storyville which reigned from 1897 to 1917 as the largest and most ostentatious red-light district the country has ever seen. A "directory of pleasure" known as the Blue Book was printed and listed madams, their brothels and hundreds of prostitutes along with full-page advertisements for restaurants, saloons, billiard halls, champagne, liquor, beer, wine, cigars, jewelry, pawn shops, lawyers, druggists and supposed VD cures.
Among the many fascinating exhibits, guests will walk the streets of Storyville and visit the ghosts of an old brothel. Starting at Storyville's train station, guests can take a stroll through the re-created streets of old Storyville as captured in original hand-painted life-size murals of the district’s streetscape. They will experience the life of working in a “sex crib” at the turn of the century and understand the culture of early New Orleans and the birth of jazz.
One can view several vintage "peep show" machines from the early 1900s, stereoscopic slides and a short movie on antique early motion picture machines from early peep show arcades. Be sure to sneak a peek! You can also watch a video of a bartender preparing the legendary “Green Fairy” concoction. Absinthe, a popular drink during the early days of Storyville, was banned in 1912 due to its hallucinogenic effects.
Around 1912, Ernest J. Bellocq, a commercial photographer by trade, photographed women who live and work in Storyville. Today, Bellocq’s Storyville photos are internationally recognized for their haunting beauty and artistry; the museum has a number of rare original Bellocq photographs on display.
Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection
612 Rue Dumaine
27th Annual Free VOODOOFEST
Friday, October 31, 2025
1 p.m. to 7 p.m. with closing Ancestral Ritual at 7 p.m.
VOODOOFEST is a free annual festival held every Halloween which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' traditions. VOODOOFEST’s primary goals are to honor the Ancestors, educate the public about this widely misunderstood religion and to preserve and celebrate the unique spiritual and cultural heritage of New Orleans.
The festival will feature internationally revered Haitian Vodou Priestess Mambo Maggie, award-winning local musicians and the Voodoo Authentica Ritual Troupe among many others! There will be educational and cultural presentations, book signings, practitioner-made potion oils and gris gris bags, over 100 varieties of locally handmade Voodoo Dolls and crafts, spiritual work and consultations, art from New Orleans, Africa and Haiti, free refreshments and more. Don’t miss the Ancestral Ritual at 7 p.m.! It’s the perfect Halloween activity!
