No Vampires, No Capes: Ghost Stories Between French Quarter Bars
A two-hour night walk in the French Quarter, with ghost stories and city history told between bar stops.
This walk is built on two things the French Quarter has plenty of: old stories and old drinks. It leaves Jackson Square at 8:00 PM and spends two hours moving between bars, pausing on the way at haunted and historical addresses where the stories get told.
The operator rules out vampire tales and capes, and says its ghost stories come from historical sources. Several travelers mention the guide citing those sources along the way.
Drinks are not part of the ticket. The listing puts the suggested drinks at roughly 8 to 15 dollars each, says nobody has to buy anything, and calls tipping the bartenders common. The only ticket on sale is for ages 21 and up, including guests who skip the drinks.
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost TourTwo-hour guided walk from Jackson Square at 8:00 PM, with stops at French Quarter bars and haunted sites. The guide and stories are included; drinks are not.www.viator.comStories in the Street, a Drink at the Bar
The bars change with the group. The operator says it balances the stops around what each group is interested in, and between bars the walk stops at historical and haunted spots for the stories. Six travelers who described their route counted three bars.
The stories happen out on the street, about the houses and corners you pass, and the bars are where you order. One three-star reviewer had hoped for haunted history about the bars themselves and heard ghost lore about the neighborhood's houses instead. Four reviews mention absinthe along the way.
Drinks Are on You, and Optional
Each guest buys their own drinks. The operator says it is simply easier to let guests order for themselves and that nobody is required to buy anything. Travelers mention non-alcoholic options and no pressure on the non-drinkers in their group.
One traveler in 2025 found that at least one stop took cash only, and says the guide texted a warning a few hours before the tour. Another describes the guide placing the orders and collecting the money at the bar.
A Storyteller Who Plays the Part
The owner, John Stak, writes the listing in the first person, and most reviews name John as the guide. One review from April 2025 names another guide, Tom. On the operator's site, John describes himself as a licensed tour guide who came to guiding in 2015 from work as a bartender and music teacher.
Expect a performance: travelers describe stories delivered in character and with theatrical flair. Two reviewers, at three and four stars, would have preferred a plainer, historian-style delivery or fewer reenactments. The listing also notes that the tour covers dark history, and that guests dealing with trauma or a recent loss may find some of it hard to hear.
Who Can Book, and Who Walks With You
Only guests 21 and older can book. One booking takes up to 15 travelers, departures are shared, and the listing sells up to 18 places on each one. Travelers describe the walking as anything from easy to a lot.
The listing ticks wheelchair accessible, suitable for all fitness levels and service animals allowed, while the operator's own tour page says nothing about the route surface or the bars' entrances. Anyone who needs step-free access can raise it in the special-requirements box when booking. Cancel at least 24 hours before the start for a full refund. The listing also lets the operator cancel for bad weather or too few travelers.
Meet in front of the 1850 House Museum at 523 St. Ann Street before 8:00 PM. The listing places it in Jackson Square, between St. Louis Cathedral and Café Du Monde. Look for the building by name: the listing warns that Apple Maps in particular can route you to another company's kiosk. The museum itself closes at 4:00 PM, and the group gathers out front.
The listing sells the walk as two hours, and one traveler who set off at 8:00 PM was done by 10:00 PM, with the rest of the French Quarter night ahead.