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We are Resilient

From hurricanes to national pandemics, the people of New Orleans will always find a way to pull themselves over any mountain. Just like the people of New Orleans, French Quarter Phantoms will always bounce back after a disaster. Since the start of COVID-19,...

Keeping you safe!

BOO! We are back and better than ever! Come enjoy a safely distanced walking tour with one of our tour guides. French Quarter Phantoms walking tours are a great way to get outside safely. We are able to distance better than many other activities...

Support Small Business

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Shop Small and Local You know how much the team here at French Quarter Phantoms loves New Orleans! We also love our community and want it to stay safe during this period of time. We want you to come through this time of struggle...

Like a ghost, we're still here

You know how much we love our New Orleans ghosts, and now we’re just like them! The awesome French Quarter Phantoms team of guides are taking a pause through May 1st. But don’t worry, you may not be able to see us, but you can rest assured...

Stay Home, Stay Safe, Shop Small and Local

Why Haunted Tours Make a Great Holiday Gift

More and more people are beginning to value experiences over material possessions. With gift cards becoming more popular than actual gifts, it can be hard to select a unique present that will be appreciated by the recipient. Don't worry, French Quarter...

Don't just read about it, experience it!

New Orleans' unique and captivating history is one of the many reasons why it is such an amazing city! Learning about history is a wonderful way to gain an appreciation for the town, and a walking tour is a perfect way to develop an even deeper understanding...

Best Happy Hour Spots in New Orleans

New Orleans is full of incredible places to eat and drink, and one of the best ways to take it all in is by visiting some of the city's many amazing happy hours. You'll save money on great food and beverages while taking in the culture of the...

When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

New Orleans is an amazing vacation destination all year round. There are always events going on that you can immerse yourself in, and there's plenty of great food and culture to explore. There are certain times of the year that are particularly great...

Check out the Bonfires on the Levee this holiday in New Orleans

If you are visiting New Orleans over the Christmas holiday, or you're lucky enough to live here, be sure to check out Bonfires on the Levee this Christmas Eve. This Cajun tradition dates back to the original Cajun settlers who brought a number of...

Kid Friendly Activities in New Orleans

While New Orleans is primarily associated with Mardi Gras, it hosts many other events as well. Many of them are kid-friendly, including some offered by the French Quarter. Enjoying New Orleans is something the whole family can do together.

Why visit New Orleans?

New Orleans is one of the most unique and exciting cities in the United States, and there are so many great reasons to visit. There's a rich history, amazing food, and a different culture than you'll find anywhere else in the world. Here are some...

Celebrate Halloween in New Orleans!

Neon lights, festive frights, and romantic nights await you in New Orleans! Here are just a few things you MUST do during your trip. Visit the French Quarter The French Quarter is sometimes called the "Crown Jewel of New Orleans," and it certainly...

What's the Difference?

When exploring a new city, taking a tour is one of the best ways to really immerse yourself in culture and history. Tours show you the best that any location has to offer, and you'll learn unique and fascinating information along the way. In many...

Hauntings of the Former O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub

O'Flaherty's Irish Channel Pub started out as a saloon around 1818 before it was purchased by Danny O'Flaherty sometime in the early 1900s. By that time the townhouse was well-known for its three ghosts who continue to be seen today!

Anne Rice and Her New Orleans Vampires

Novelist Anne Rice is probably best known for her 1980s novel, Interview with a Vampire. This tale of the Vampire Lestat became such a pop culture phenomenon, fans would camp outside her home for days on end. She has since moved out to California, but...

Treme' Petit Jazz Museum

Located at 1500 Governor Nicholls Street, Treme's Petit Jazz Museum is a must-see for any visitor to New Orleans. Whether you are a jazz aficionado or a casual music lover, this one-of-a-kind spot is loved by everyone.

My Brother, My Brother, and Me.

Check out the Private tour our guide Bobby did for three podcasters! The McElroy brothers from the podcast My Brother, My Brother, and Me.

We were featured in May 2019 Faces of New Orleans in New Orleans Magazine!

For the thrill-seeking local hoping to send a shiver down their spine, or for the visitor looking for their first taste of New Orleans’ haunted history, there is no better activity than walking tours — and no one does it better than French...

New Orleans... more than just Mardi Gras!

New Orleans is known for its huge Mardi Gras celebrations, which draw in thousands of people every spring. However, NOLA is so much more than just Mardi Gras - there are incredible attractions to enjoy throughout the entire year. Here are just a few of...

Featured in myneworleans.com!

Where to stay when visiting New Orleans

Heading to New Orleans soon? Finding a great place to stay can make a big difference in your overall enjoyment of the trip. New Orleans is such a fun and vibrant city, and the best hotels in the city really celebrate that. Here are some of the best and...

Must-see New Orleans cemeteries

New Orleans is home to some of the world's most beautiful cemeteries, and they should be on the top of your list while visiting the Big Easy. In fact, there are so many cemeteries that it can be difficult to determine which ones are the best to tour....

Why do all the Balcony Poles in the French Quarter have Spikes at the Top?

The French Quarter is known for having some of the most beautiful architecture in all of America. Many of the buildings date back centuries and are full of an incredibly rich (and sometimes spooky) history. As you're walking through the French Quarter,...

The Music Tree- Bayou St. John

The Music Tree is a beautiful piece of outdoor artwork in the Bayou St. John area of New Orleans. It was created by artist Marlin Miller, who used a chainsaw to create beautiful designs that are symbolic of the area's history and culture. The tree...

The Doullot Steamboat Houses of the Lower 9th Ward

New Orleans is full of beautiful and interesting architecture, and some of the most beautiful homes ever built were in the Lower 9th Ward neighborhood. Unfortunately, most of this area was hit hard by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. However, there were some...

The Charbonnet Labat's Unusual Wakes

The Charbonnet Labat is a funeral home in New Orleans known for their very strange alternative to wakes. Located in the Treme district, this funeral home will embalm and pose the dead in a way that reflects their personalities and interests from when...

Tchoupitoulas Street-- Do you know how to say it?

No visit to New Orleans is complete without walking through Tchoupitoulas Street. But the first question to ask is, how do you say it? To pronounce Tchoupitoulas, we can break it down as CHOP-ah-too-lus. However, to make things easier, we can just say...

Don't Breathe IN When You Bite a Beignet!

A walking tour of New Orleans will whet your appetite for some good, energizing food. Whether you're going off on a ghost tour or checking out a second-line parade, a beignet gives you that burst of energy that will help keep you going. That is, if...

New Orleans City Park is Almost Two Times Larger than New York's Central Park

A guided walking tour in New Orleans is a great option for those who want to learn cool and creepy things in a personal and intimate way. With a new friend that can’t wait to show you what you have been missing, you are sure to cover a lot of ground...

USA Today’s top pick for “Best Ghost Tours of 2018

Local tour merges the haunted and the historic! Many places have laws requiring disclosure if someone has previously died in the building. Tour guides like to say that New Orleans doesn’t have those because it’s almost a given that at least...

What is the Faubourg Treme?

If you are a music lover and are planning a visit to historic New Orleans, a tour of the historic Faubourg Treme district cannot be missed! While a stroll through the district will help you to understand its understated charm a bit more, a guided walking...

Encounters with a ghostly child at the Hotel Monteleone

Encounters with a ghostly child at the Hotel Monteleone Many visitors delight in the beauty of the Hotel Monteleone. A fixture in the French Quarter for many years, this business is one of the few grand hotels still run by a family. Yet, like many...

Andrew Jackson Hotel

A haunted hotel in New Orleans isn't that unusual in and of itself, but the Andrew Jackson Hotel has more than one fabled ghost. The hotel, previously home to a boarding school and orphanage for boys and is said to be one of the most haunted in the...

The Gruesome Story of the Mad Butcher in New Orleans

New Orleans is famous for many things, including its iconic ghost stories. Very few stories are, however, as gruesome as the story of the “mad butcher” involving a young German couple that lived in the area back in the 18th century. The...

Miss Dartanya of French Quarter Phantoms: An Interview

Check out this interview with Miss Dartanya!

Who is Henriette DeLille?

Henriette Delille (1813-1862) was from New Orleans, renowned for founding the Sisters of the Holy Family, a Catholic organization for providing nursing care and home to poor kids and the elderly in the African American community. The organization she...

What Are Second Line Parades and Where Did They Originate From?

New Orleans is the epicenter of parades and processions in America. If you live in this area, you know how second line parades fill most streets with joyful noises every Sunday afternoon. If you’re a visitor, taking part in these parades is an...

New Orleans Terminology You Need to Know

New Orleans is renowned throughout the United States – and the rest of the world – for being a melting pot of cultures, with French, African and American influences evident throughout the city. As a result, 'the Big Easy' has developed...

Garden District Gems: Celebrity Homes

The architecture of the homes in New Orleans' Garden District is breathtaking in its own right, with styles ranging from Gothic and Italianate to Greek Revival. The mature trees and well-manicured lawns and gardens add to the gorgeous experience of...

The Real Story Behind the LaLaurie Mansion, New Orleans' Most Haunted Home

At 1140 Royal Street stands what has become of the legendary LaLaurie Mansion, where many of New Orleans' most phantasmic poltergeists reside. Yet what do we know about this mysterious mansion and why is it haunted? This is what you need to know before...

What's in a Hurricane (The Drink Not the Storm) LOL

If you are planning a visit to New Orleans be ready to get your hurricane on. This drink is a classic in the Big Easy and it really does go down easy too! A true Hurricane follows a standard recipe that has stood the test of time, and remember. This is...

Why are Tombs in New Orleans Cemeteries Above Ground?

Many visitors to New Orleans are surprised to find that the cemeteries are such a huge tourist attraction and that the tombs are above ground. Once you understand a bit more of the topography of this wonderful city and learn that it is indeed built on...