New Orleans Ghost Tours Timings & Best Time to Visit

Timings of your ghost tours

Ghost tours: Daily from 11am to 8pm, with six tours throughout the day
Pub crawl tours: Daily at two time slots; 5:30pm and 8:15pm
Cemetery bus tours: Daily at two time slots; 7pm and 9:30pm
Walking tour: 9am to 6pm, with the last entry at 5pm

Best time to go on a ghost tour in New Orleans

Ghost tours in New Orleans run year-round, but choosing when to go can impact the experience. Weekdays typically see smaller groups, offering a more intimate and atmospheric tour. Weekends, especially Friday and Saturday nights, tend to get busier, making it lively but less personal.

Peak travel times, such as Halloween, Mardi Gras, and spring festivals, bring vibrant crowds and heightened spooky vibes, but tours book out quickly. The low season, between late summer and early fall, offers fewer crowds, easier bookings, and a quieter ambiance, although it is warmer and more humid.

How much time should I spend on the ghost tours

Most New Orleans ghost tours are designed to last around 45 minutes to 2 hours, offering a balance of storytelling, history, and visits to haunted locations. If you want a deeper or more immersive experience, some specialty or extended tours may last up to 3 hours.

Guided walking tours (45 min–2 hours) let guests enjoy chilling stories and explore several notable haunted sites without feeling rushed.
Pub crawl (2 hours) covers even more history, visits additional legendary locations, and sometimes includes a haunted bar stop.
Cemetery bus tour (2 hours) takes you on a spooky ride through the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and exclusive access to an above-ground cemetery where you’ll hear ghost stories and personal experiences.

Arriving a bit early is recommended for check-in and group forming. Factor in extra time if you’d like to linger at stops, take photos, or ask guides questions.