Pub Crawls in New Orleans: the 7 Worth Booking

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as DJ, Caroline, Jenna, or John, hearing researched ghost stories near Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, Bourbon Street, and the Lalaurie Mansion. You’ll visit haunted bars, buy your own drinks, and finish with a celebratory shot when available.

“The haunted pub crawl was fun. We moved at a decent pace with lots of information as we moved along. We enjoyed drinks from each stop.”

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2.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about three hours with a guide such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay, moving among Frenchmen Street music clubs, hearing jazz and local stories, and enjoying one included Louisiana cocktail. VIP wristbands help you skip lines, while the Art Bazaar adds a colorful stop.

“This was so much fun! Not only is Frenchman Street very different from Bourbon Street but the music and crowds drawn are so cool! The funk, jass and music in between by the venues/bands was dance provoking 😉. Pandi, our guide/story teller/historian, was personable, funny, and engaging. I will definitely book tours with her again when I'm back in New Orleans! Thank you!”

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3.French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115Top rated

Meet at the French Market at 5 p.m. for a three-hour French Quarter food and cocktail walk. You’ll visit four stops, taste four food portions and four cocktails, and hear local history from guides such as Jack, Craig, Nate, Rob, or Milton. The menu changes, so tell the operator about allergies before you go.

“Not worth the money. They were not able to find the balance between food experience and alcohol. It felt like they were trying to stretch a 1 hour experience into 3 hours. We spent 15 -20 minutes max at each location with very little to eat, and most of the time was spent outside with a history lesson that was barely audible. The tour guide dropped up off in the restaurants and then got us when we needed to leave. Which would have been fine if it wasn’t hyped up that it was going to be interactive and get to know each other and learn the history of the food.…”

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4.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 379 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with a licensed English-speaking guide, stopping at haunted landmarks and old bars. You’ll see Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Pirates Alley, and more. Drinks cost extra, and guides such as DJ, Gomez, Wesley, and Carolyn bring their own style.

“The guide was awesome and really knew her stuff! 5 stars for Carolyn!”

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5.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Join Big Easy Walking Tours for a two-hour haunted walk through the French Quarter, with a free shot, drink discounts, Mardi Gras beads, and stops tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and the Andrew Jackson Hotel. Guides include Pandi, Clarissa, and Wendy.

“Great tour. All stops were explained and throughly enjoyed. Great history and very entertaining. Would love to take it again.”

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6.French Quarter Boozy Lunch Crawl with Seafood Boil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · from $72

Follow a guide through New Orleans’ French Quarter for 6 to 7 food tastings, cocktails, street food, beignets, and a final seafood boil. Guides such as DJ, Leah, Scott, John, and Geoff add local stories and restaurant tips. The two-hour walk costs $72 and ends where it begins.

“DJ was a host during our Brunch Tour. It was a nice atmosphere, with some great knowledge about the area, places to eat, food and drinks. I would recommend it!”

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7.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Haunted History Tours for a two-hour, 21-plus walk through the French Quarter, mixing ghost stories, local history, and drinks at smaller bars. Guides such as Tiny, Randy, Drew, and Toast bring different styles. Drinks cost extra, and the route may change with events or bar hours.

“The storytelling was excellent. The group was even better, we all fed off of everyone’s good energy.”

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