Halloween 2026 · New Orleans

Haunted houses in New Orleans

10 places, each confirmed for 2026 on its own website. Updated Oct 9.

Haunted houses & scream parks 2 Ghost tours & haunted history 6 Not too scary 2

Haunted housesTrails & hayridesGhost toursNot too scary

The French Quarter does most of the work here. Six of the ten spots are ghost tours, and they all start about a mile from the center of town. Pick by format. French Quarter Phantoms Walking Tours covers vampire lore and the real history of Madame LaLaurie, at $22 if you book online. If you're 21 or older, there's a two-for-one Hurricane special before you go (plastic cups only on the walk). Beyond that, there's a pub crawl, a nighttime bus tour and cemetery tours through the Cities of the Dead.

For an actual haunted house, New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House runs an officially licensed Jason attraction plus an abandoned morgue stalked by a Wendigo, with five-minute mini escape rooms on the side. The Museum of Death isn't a haunt at all, but it might be the most disturbing thing on this list: crime scene photos, serial killer letters and mortician tools. Admission is $20, in person only. With kids, Ghosts in the Oaks in City Park is rides and trick-or-treating, Oct 15 to 18, and you need tickets in advance.

Haunted houses & scream parks

A licensed Jason haunt and a museum of crime scene photos and mortician tools.

New Orleans Nightmare Haunted House

New Orleans, LA · 6 mi from New Orleans

👻👻👻👻👻 Terrifying

Dates: Sep 19 – Nov 1, 2026
Ages: Recommended for guests ages 12 and older; no children under 13 recommended without an adult.
Takes: Mini Escape Rooms are a 5-minute experience.

Walkthrough haunted house featuring an officially licensed Jason Universe attraction.

Tip: Free street parking is available around the venue, but be sure to lock your car and avoid parking in front of gates, driveways, or no-parking signs.

Tickets Official site

Museum of Death

· 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻👻👻 Very scary

Dates: Confirmed for 2026. Nights are on their calendar.
Prices: Admission: $20.
Ages: Mature Audiences Recommended (Parental Presence Required for Minors)

Features authentic crime scene photos, serial killer artifacts, and mortician tools.

Tip: Admissions are purchased in person only, with no online or advance ticket sales.

Official site

Ghost tours & haunted history

French Quarter walks, pub crawls, cemetery tours and a nighttime bus tour.

Dead of Night - New Orleans Ghosts & Cemetery Nighttime Bus Tour

New Orleans, LA · 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻👻 Scary

Dates: Tours run on set nights. Pick one on their calendar.
Prices: Adults ages 13–64: $55; seniors ages 65+, child students ages 13–17 or college students with valid ID, and military with valid ID: $45; children ages 6–12:…
Ages: Family-friendly tour at 7 PM and adult-only tour at 9:30 PM
Takes: 2 hours.

Air-conditioned nighttime bus ride exploring haunted sites and historic graveyards.

Tip: Take plenty of photos during the tour, as many participants capture paranormal activity.

Tickets Official site

5 in 1 Haunted Tour Experience

New Orleans, LA · 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates: Tours run on set nights. Pick one on their calendar.
Prices: Adults ages 21–64: $30; seniors age 65+, students or college students with valid ID, and military with valid ID: $25. Cocktails and gratuities are not included.
Ages: All ages

Explore French Quarter haunted locations and notorious bars on a walking tour.

Tip: Bring a camera along, as many participants capture unusual or paranormal phenomena in their photos.

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French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour

New Orleans, LA · 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates: Tours run on set nights. Pick one on their calendar.
Prices: Adults ages 18–64: $30; seniors ages 65+, students ages 13–17 or college students with valid ID, and military with valid ID: $25; children ages 6–12: $20;…
Ages: All ages
Takes: 2 hours.

Two-hour walking tour visiting documented haunted French Quarter sites and bars.

Tip: Tours operate rain or shine, so be prepared for wet weather.

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French Quarter Phantoms Walking Tours

New Orleans, LA · 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates: Tours run on set nights. Pick one on their calendar.
Prices: Internet special: $22 per person; regular price: $25 per person. Adult participants aged 21 and older may purchase one Hurricane and get another free,…
Ages: All ages (except for the Adults Only / Smaller Group Ghost and Vampire Tour)
Takes: The tour lasts 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours, depending on how many questions guests ask, and includes a 10-minute comfort break halfway through.

Ghost and vampire walking tours led by licensed Master Storytellers

Tip: Adults 21 and older can enjoy a two-for-one Hurricane drink special before the tour, and drinks can be brought along as long as they are in plastic containers rather than glass.

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New Orleans Cemetery Night Tour

New Orleans, LA · 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates: Tours run on set nights. Pick one on their calendar.
Prices: $45 per adult; $30 per child ages 6–12.
Ages: Children 6-12 years

New Orleans' original cemetery tour offered under cover of night.

Tip: Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes before departure.

Tickets Official site

New Orleans Ghosts Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl

New Orleans, LA · 1 mi from New Orleans

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates: Tours run on set nights. Pick one on their calendar.
Ages: 21+
Takes: 2 hours.

Adults-only haunted pub crawl through historic French Quarter bars.

Tip: Bring a valid photo ID, as all participants must be 21 or older.

Official site

Not too scary

Boo at the Zoo, with a haunted house and trick-or-treating for kids 12 and under, plus rides and trick-or-treating at Ghosts in the Oaks.

Boo at the Zoo

New Orleans, LA · 4 mi from New Orleans

👻👻 A little spooky

Dates: Oct 16 – Oct 18, 2026
Prices: All prices are per person. Li’l Boo Friday general admission: $27 early bird (through Sept. 7), $30 advance purchase (Sept. 8–Oct. 4), $32 regular pricing…
Ages: All ages (trick-or-treating for ages 12 and under)

Family-friendly Halloween celebration benefiting local children's healthcare and Audubon Zoo.

Tip: Costumes are encouraged for attendees of all ages.

Tickets Official site

Ghosts in the Oaks

New Orleans, LA · 3 mi from New Orleans

👻 Mild

Dates: Oct 15 – Oct 18, 2026
Ages: All ages

Unlimited amusement-park rides and trick-or-treating in City Park.

Tip: Purchase your tickets in advance, as advance tickets are required for entry.

Tickets Official site

Only places with 2026 dates on their own website made this list. If a haunt you love is missing, it probably hasn't announced yet.

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