New Orleans Pub Crawls: 12 Nights Worth Booking

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Spend about two hours walking through the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as DJ, Caroline, Jenna, or John. Hear researched ghost stories near Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, Bourbon Street, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Drinks cost extra, with a celebratory shot at the end.

“We had a great time! Our tour guide DJ was very knowledgeable (however wish he had talked slower) and the bars we visited were very unique.”

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2.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about three hours moving among Frenchmen Street music clubs with a guide such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay. You receive VIP wristbands, skip some lines, hear local music stories, enjoy one Louisiana cocktail, browse the Frenchmen Art Bazaar, and finish with a dance contest. The group can reach 28 people.

“When you visit Frenchman Street with Andre, an accomplished musician himself, you get the VIP treatment and the feeling that you are a regular. Highly recommend this experience for a great time!”

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3.New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 379 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as DJ, Gomez, Wesley, or Carolyn. Hear dark tales at the LaLaurie Mansion, Pirates Alley, and Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, one of America’s oldest bars. Drinks cost extra, and the route can change with city events.

“Gomez was AMAZING! Best guide of our entire girls trip.”

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4.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Walk the French Quarter with guides such as Pandi, Clarissa, and Wendy, hearing tales tied to the LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and the Andrew Jackson Hotel. You’ll receive one shot, drink discounts, Mardi Gras beads, and plenty of ideas for continuing your night. The tone leans social, historic, and lightly spooky.

“Got to hear some stories of New Orleans past and see some buildings that have a dark past! Pandi was a good tour guide!”

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5.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend about two hours walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter, hearing haunted tales and stopping at local bars away from the busiest Bourbon Street spots. Guides such as Tiny, Randy, Drew, and Toast bring different styles to the storytelling. Drinks cost extra, groups can reach 28 people, and you must be at least 21 with valid ID.

“Drew was fun an engaging. The bars were local which was awesome. Good blend of fun and local history. Well worth the money.”

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6.New Orleans: True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide such as Jamie, Wes, Gomez, Bubby, or Richard for a two-hour evening walk through the French Quarter. Hear about the Ax Man, alleged JFK assassination links, and notorious murders while stopping at local bars. The $37 price covers the guide and crawl, but drinks cost extra.

“Tour was absolutely phenomenal, it was the highlight of our trip! Wes did such an awesome job throughout the tour and kept everything fun and interesting! PS Wes, IYKYK ;)”

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7.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

This two-hour New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl visits four French Quarter stops, including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar and Pirates Alley. Your guide leads the walk in English, mixing ghost stories, brothel lore, voodoo history, and local landmarks. Guides have included Dan, Noah, Joshua, Lisa, Uma, and Captain T. Drinks are purchased separately.

“Rhody was an amazing tour guide who gave us a great sense of the history of the area ghosts and people! All the bars we hit were awesome! Highly recommend!”

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8.True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk through the French Quarter with guides such as Wesley, Gomez, Jamie, and Wes, stopping at May Baily’s Place and Jimani Lounge. You’ll hear about the Ax Man, Storyville, the JFK assassination, and notorious local crimes. Drinks cost extra, and the tour returns to its 620 Decatur Street meeting point.

“We did the true crime tour with Gomez who was an excellent guide and very informative. We ended up being the only ones on the tour so he gave us a tailored experience, with not just true crime but all of New Orleans. Highly recommend!”

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9.New Orleans: Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Spend two hours walking through New Orleans’ French Quarter and Marigny with an English-speaking guide such as Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, or J. Visit haunted landmarks, stop at three spooky bars, and enjoy one included shot. You’ll hear stories tied to Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, and more.

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ J was absolutely phenomenal! From start to finish, she made the entire experience unforgettable. Her storytelling was captivating, and the depth of knowledge she shared about the city and the cemetery was incredible. You can truly tell she’s passionate about what she does. She went above and beyond to make sure we felt we got our money’s worth, and she constantly checked in to ensure we were enjoying ourselves. Her energy, professionalism, and warmth made the tour even more special. If you’re visiting, do yourself a favor and ask for J — you won’t regret it!”

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10.New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet guides such as Lisa, Jenna, Rhodie, or Rodesia at 809 Royal Street for a two-hour walk through haunted French Quarter bars. You’ll hear carefully researched stories, visit places less familiar to tourists, and buy your own drinks along the way. Groups are limited to nine people.

“We had the most amazing time! Rhodie was awesome!! She made our time in New Orleans truly memorable! Five stars all around ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

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11.Private VIP Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend three hours on Frenchmen Street with a private local guide, moving among live-music clubs such as Snug Harbor, The Spotted Cat, Maison, and Cafe Negril. You’ll receive admission, one New Orleans cocktail, and a demonstration of a Sazerac or Pimm’s Cup. The tour begins and ends near the Old U.S. Mint.

“Guide was very sociable and knowledgeable. Excellent and wide selection of music styles. Could not have achieved this experience on our own!”

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12.New Orleans Original True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · 2h 30m · from $29

Follow an English-speaking local guide through the French Quarter as historic and modern murder cases unfold at six listed bar stops. Hear about serial killers, unsolved mysteries, and scandalous crimes, then buy your own drinks to take along. The stories can be graphic, occasionally funny, and best suited to adults age 21 and older.

“The true crime part of the tour was great! Our guide was a great storyteller and she was easy to follow. The stories were interesting and a good variety. But, there wasn’t really a pub crawl aspect to it. We stopped at one bar along the way.”

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