Walk the French Quarter’s most haunted blocks—where fires, duels, and whispered sightings fuel enduring ghost stories. Self-guided audio tour with GPS and local tips.
Admissions not included. Your purchase is for 30‑day access to our self‑guided tour. Tickets or entry fees for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Trace the darker side of the French Quarter, from alleys tied to duels and old prisons to mansions with lingering reputations. Hear the stories behind reported footsteps, cold spots, and shadowy figures as history and legend intertwine on these storied streets — with context that separates myth from fact.
Highlights
LaLaurie Mansion — infamous 1834 fire; hear the records, the rumors, and why the stories endured.
Hotel Monteleone — carousel bar and quiet corridors; reported footsteps and the letters that first told the tale.
St. Louis Cathedral — triple steeples over old graves; funerals, omens, and what witnesses still describe.
Jackson Square — executions and celebrations; how a public stage became a canvas for apparitions.
Pirate Alley — prison walls and dueling paths; the late night footsteps people swear they hear.
Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop — candlelit rooms; pirate lore, a shadow by the hearth, and why the bar keeps it dim.
Muriel’s Jackson Square — the seance room; meet the gentleman host and the manners of a resident spirit.
Old Ursuline Convent — thick walls and quiet cells; casket girl legends and the facts that cut through the myth.
St. Louis Cemetery Number One — above ground avenues; Marie Laveau’s tomb, X marks, and how to read the offerings.
Beauregard Keyes House — parlor echoes; wartime memories and a pattern of small disturbances.
Gallier House — Victorian mourning customs; house tragedies and the signals visitors still report.
Andrew Jackson Hotel — a school once stood here; fire, lost boys, and playful pranks after lights out.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~1.4 miles (2.3 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat sidewalks
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.