French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours New Orleans
4.9(4,365)4.9 out of 5 stars, 4365 reviews New Orleans, LA
About French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours New Orleans
French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours offers highly engaging and knowledgeable guided tours that blend New Orleans' dark, spooky, and sometimes gory history with compelling storytelling. The unique value lies in the exceptional quality of their guides, who are praised for their passion, humor, and ability to captivate audiences of all ages, including older children and teenagers, making history and ghost stories come alive.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families with older children or teenagers who enjoy spooky stories, history, and engaging storytelling.School groups or educational trips looking for an entertaining and informative cultural experience.Adults and groups of friends seeking a blend of ghost legends and New Orleans history.Visitors interested in seeing specific historic homes and celebrity properties (Garden District tour).**Older Children (8-12 years) & Teenagers (13+ years):** Ideal for those who enjoy spooky, chilling, and 'gory detail' ghost stories, as well as historical content. Review mentions '25 band students' (likely teens) were fully engaged and considered it a trip highlight.
Why families love it
- Exceptional, knowledgeable, and engaging tour guides (Bobby, Kathryn, Mikey, Jamie, Yvette) who consistently receive 5-star praise.
- Diverse storytelling styles catering to various preferences, including chilling narratives, humorous anecdotes, and 'great gory detail'.
- Tours cover specific, infamous locations with 'WILDEST stories', such as the LaLaurie mansion.
- Guides balance historical details with spooky fun, providing both educational and entertaining experiences.
- Offers Beyond-the-Ghost tours, such as a Garden District tour focusing on city history and celebrity homes (e.g., Zion Williamson, Sandra Bullock, Anne Rice, John Goodman).
- Easy check-in process and simple to locate tour guides.
Insider tips
- Consider asking about specific guides (Bobby, Kathryn, Mikey, Jamie, Yvette) when booking, as they are highly recommended.
- If taking the ghost tour with children, be aware that stories may contain 'gory detail' and be 'chilling'; assess your child's sensitivity.
- If interested in city history and architecture beyond ghosts, inquire about their Garden District tour.
- Take advantage of the 2-for-1 Hurricane offers at partner venues like the Voodoo Lounge before or after your tour.
Good to know before you go
- Parents with very young or easily frightened children, due to the 'gory detail' and 'spine-tingling' nature of some ghost stories.
- Individuals expecting a purely lighthearted, non-spooky 'Halloween Kids Activity' without any intense content.
- One parent expressed initial worry about the size of the group, though their guide effectively managed it.
- The 'great gory detail' and 'spine-tingling' nature of some ghost stories may be too intense for very young or sensitive children.
- Crowds
- One review noted initial concern about 'the size of the group', suggesting tours can be large, but guides are effective at managing them.
- Value
- While specific tour prices are not mentioned, the consistent 5-star reviews and specific value-adds like BOGO Hurricanes suggest good value for the engaging and educational experience provided. The quality of the guides is a significant contributor to the perceived value.
- Food
- No general food policy mentioned. Reviews note '2 for 1 Hurricanes' at a specific bar (Voodoo Lounge), implying adults can purchase drinks there.
- Accessibility
- No specific accommodations for special needs mentioned in the reviews.
- Safety
- No specific safety measures or features are mentioned in the reviews.
What parents say
"The Ghosts and Vampire Tour was great. I was a little worried about the size of the group and previous reviews. Our guide Bobby was amazing and made sure everyone could hear him and answered any questions we might have had. He was super knowledgeable. He was able to go through the stories keeping them chilling and throwing in humor when he could. All the stops we made had the WILDEST stories behind it, especially the LaLaurie mansion. I highly recommend this tour if you’re in the area. The 2 for 1 Hurricanes were great as well at the Voodoo Lounge."
a month ago
"We took the VIP tour with Kathryn and it was phenomenal. We learned so much about the city beyond the incredible “ghost and vampire” stories, although there was plenty of that as well. Kathryn loves her city and loves sharing it with people. We were lucky to be able to listen to her as part of our trip and it made us look at New Orleans in a new way."
a month ago
"GREAT TOUR! Our guide/storyteller MIKEY was fantastic! She told each story in great gory detail! There were a few moments she even made my spine tingle 😱👻 excellent tour group. Super easy to check in and find your tour guide. Make sure you grab your BOGO hurricanes! 💚💜💛"
a month ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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