French Quarter Ghost Tour | New Orleans’ Most Haunted Locations | Walk with Travel + Leisure

Often regarded as the most haunted city in the U.S., New Orleans has a deep history of ghosts, pirates, murder, and mayhem. Join Hope Kodman of French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours for a guided walk through the infamous French Quarter and its most notorious landmarks to see why it’s been a hotspot for ghost enthusiasts from all over the world.
0:00 Murder and Mayhem in the French Quarter
0:29 Andrew Jackson Hotel
2:27 Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar
5:00 The Palace, aka The Sultan’s House
7:35 Lalaurie Mansion
You can book this tour at: www.frenchquarterphantoms.com
#ghosts #paranormal #travel #neworleans #frenchquarter #history
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[@HellzJezebelle]

I stayed at the Jackson, not knowing the history, thought I was hallucinating when I was woken up by kids playing on the walkway. Found out the history on a ghost tour the next night. Thanks New Orleans, you never disappoint 🖤

[@grandonkjr5488]

Good! Thankyou very much

[@herrington292]

How neat!!!! Did that freak you out the next night, when you found out?

[@sassymess7111]

Our friends wanted to stay on purpose! They even asked my sister to book the most haunted room,304 or 204.... can't remember. They were given 2 sets of keys, one for the deadbolt and one for the regular lock. NONE of us could open the door until the fourth person tried. He put the key in the REGULAR lock......and the deadbolt clicked open on it's own. Later on we asked why I friends would never show up when we texted them where we were. They said they always felt drained and would fall dead to sleep whenever they entered the room (one of the symptoms people complained about). Lastly our friend was there with his new boyfriend. Well one night when he was "dreaming" a woman walked out of the bathroom dressed like the 1800's with dark hair in a bun with a part down the middle. In his "dream" she was asking him questions and he would answer. She turn to his partner and said "And who is this?" He explained, the woman said " Is this someone you trust?" When he said yes she pressed him.."you trust this man?" He reiterated yes. She said "Very well....open your eyes then." He opened his eyes laying there in the dark thinking what a weird dream. He turned over to look at his new boyfriend...and he was texting another guy! He never asked for haunted rooms again! 😄

[@katiehall3031]

The Jackson is also where Tia Torres stayed for a couple months while having work done where she lived and she had a few different experiences while being there and she tried having one of the dogs stay there with her because she had the dog in training but the dog would not stop pacing and wouldn't rest while there so she had to take the dog to her daughter at night because it did not want to be anywhere in or near that building!

[@HellzJezebelle]

@@herrington292 sorry, I just saw this… No, it didn’t freak me out, I never felt unsafe so I just rolled with it.

[@michaelnewell6385]

I don’t have any questions about the ghosts. I just wanna know how you got to shoot in the French quarter with no traffic or people.

[@evah5997]

The ghosts were protecting her so that she can tell story and get more visitors to come so the girls can go ahead and scared

[@nomdeplume2213]

Covid lockdowns

[@annemchurchwell]

There wasn't much traffic but there was a car that went by.

[@dianheffernan2435]

Must be covid19

[@rottenapplemania]

Not only has covid cleared up the streets but some of the places she visited are not as close to Bourbon st. as other haunted locations so naturally less foot traffic.

[@frenchquarterphantoms]

We loved working with Travel & Leisure for this Video. If you visit, please join us for the full tour with French Quarter Phantoms Ghost & Vampire Tours. Touring every evening at 6 pm and 8 pm year around!

[@travelandleisure]

It was great working with you as well!

[@AndreaDeanVanScoyoc]

She's amazing! I want to attend ANY ghost tour she gives!!!!

[@jamesalafayette8255]

Chill bruh, she’s in a relationship

[@AndreaDeanVanScoyoc]

@@jamesalafayette8255 And that has WHAT to do with anyone being interested in the awesome tours she gives? I've been married for 28 years. Take a moment and listen... Hear that? Me either. It's the sound of no one caring...just like your idiotic remark that has ZERO to do with this video.

[@zoefang4563]

IKR???? This tour guide said she's been doing it for years

[@kimsee2195]

My son and I actually got to do a tour with her. Her real name is Hope, and she's been nicknamed the "Gothic Mary Poppins". She is even more knowledgeable and personable in person than she is in these videos.

[@AndreaDeanVanScoyoc]

@@kimsee2195That is so cool.

[@ABSOLUTELY_LM]

I like how so many people have photo proof and don’t show the photo to the world

[@howardrosenstein4195]

Who doesn't love a great haunted ghost tour???? Can't wait to go!

[@IamCamilleClaiborne]

She is a good host / story teller

[@zoefang4563]

[@jon91870]

I love a good ghost story and I love New Orleans! Perfect combo.

[@mackmizzle971]

I know me too man me and my whole family is from there although I live in Seattle now but when I used to live down there last before hurricane katrina man I seen some SCARY stuff bro lol like the whole city is jus spooky so much death and poverty there and most of all just SO much history it’s actually a very interesting city the most interesting city in the U S in my opinion

[@obijuankenobi420]

@@mackmizzle971 you should make some videos about your supernatural experiences.

[@rottenapplemania]

I moved back to New Orleans January 2020 and moved into a room in a house that was in your thumbnail, down the street from the Sultan house, and didn’t know the story until I moved out 😅 Ghost tours would stop outside my front door and I would leave for work and wave at worried looking tourists.

[@Strylover]

I love the French Quarter architecture style....especially the upper level "wraparound balconies" (I am sure that is not the right term to use.....) with the wrought iron railings. But that exotic, historically rich city has also attracted a very "dark" history. This video is very well done.....left me a little shaken.

[@rottenapplemania]

While balconies is a perfectly fine word to use, I’ve met many stubborn French Quarter locals that will not accept any other word but “gallery/galleries” for the big beautiful outdoor areas.

[@Strylover]

@@rottenapplemania .....I suspected something like that might be the case.....Good information to know for the future.....Thanks.

[@nobusmanrbbj]

Balconies are not supported from the ground. They jut out from the wall unsupported from the ground. Galleries are supported by columns/iron poles.

[@Strylover]

@@nobusmanrbbj Again, good information to know. Thanks.

[@anachris5669]

I JUST REMEMBERED 'THE ORIGINALS'

[@imSincerePromise]

How can you forget

[@ashleyb1556]

Yesss

[@imSincerePromise]

@@ashleyb1556 I need another show as good as that was. They are far few and between

[@bhliss5088]

@@imSincerePromise ugh same. I just rewatched it a few weeks ago! One of the best shows with one of the best characters ever (Klaus).

[@imSincerePromise]

@@bhliss5088 I’ve seen it a couple of times and I still go back to my favorite episodes from time to time but I’m an Elijah and marcel fan. Preferably Marcel because he doesn’t rely on his strength. It was all witty charm until the last season.

[@valentinogal781]

Kudos to the tour guide.. 💜💜💜 Charming and excellent storyteller.

[@p4to138]

I visited New Orleans last year and took a couple of tours. The tour guide included this house and I felt dizzy hearing the history. I have to say I fell in love with the city and it's history, had a great time, can't wait to go back.

[@roslynsadyabood843]

She was our tour guide on the saints and sinners tour!

[@IanMcFerran]

Far more interesting the normal tour guides. 👏😁👍

[@youareright5431]

If anyone loves ghost tours I highly recommend the one in lake George, Fort William Henry was an awesome experience!! 👍👍One of my friends got scratches on her back!! Nuts....

[@HRHPrincessDianaGoodman]

This is THE BEST and MOST HONEST NOLA Ghost Tour I have EVER seen! I knew those things follow people home. I KNEW IT!!! People never ever talk about that part because they don't want to SCARE the tourist like people won't be even more curious. I'm good. I believe you. I'll HOPE nothing passes through the computer.

[@bah-bah29hinks7]

Indeed. Always says I walk home with my guides, Angels and myself… all else must go somewhere else.😃☠️✨💖✨🪬✨

[@saunsiaraybroussard9967]

I've been to Lafitte's bar and saw the eyes of him in one of the vents that I was admiring! I have also saw Queen Priestess Marie Laveaux's spirit! She was in a beautiful white dress and carrying a basket.

[@deefitzgerald2906]

This Young Lady was FABULOUS......Great Stories......

[@siancarr9411]

i love new orleans becuase of The originals

[@Billejeangirl30]

Me too. Did you realizes the woman giving the tour is named Hope.

[@kellypeck5468]

I love every second of this.

[@kyuubitamer89]

I'm happy to have found this video, it was informative and overall enjoyable to watch with some snacks. I hope to be able to visit these locations in the future!

[@marievaleur7877]

I was in New Orleans for a few days but didn't get a chance to take a ghost tour and do a few other fun things...sounds like a great reason to go back!

[@girleyreds11-11]

I'm sorry but just hearing that story send shivers down my spine ! I couldn't imagine it happening to me directly ! The one about the couple reviewing their pictures they found one of the two of them together sleeping in the bed and the picture was taken of them from inside their clothes the room.... I'm getting Goosebumps just free typing the words

[@johnvelo2020]

Watching this imagining I’m back in NOLA during the pandemic.

[@tylerhughes7364]

My fiancé and I went last year and we instantly fell in love with New Orleans. We didn’t get to do any ghost tours or anything much to do with the super natural aside from hitting the voodoo/oddity curiousty shops but we will be the next time we visit, which hopefully isn’t too long from now 😁😁

[@acsnyder9]

I'm just DYING to go to Lafitte's!

[@cholenalotspeich]

Lafitte’s is awesome!!

[@amandastull3673]

I'm going to New Orleans in a few days. I'm definitely gonna check out this tour.

[@calliejobe2919]

I’d love to go somewhere and explore but I always have the fear that it’ll follow me home. It’s not worth it to me.

[@amberharmsen2497]

I’m a practicing pagan and witch Carry some black salt with you Burn some incense like dragons blood Combine ashes with sea salt and black pepper And there you go

[@sweetcheeks89]

Just say before you get in your car that they have to stay there. To not follow or attach to you. Like saying goodbye on a Ouija board.

[@TheKrinnin]

Hope! You were a PHENOMENAL guide when my husband and I went on your tour the night of Wednesday, 10/25. You're awesome!

[@j03cool]

Excellent story teller!

[@SixtyOne-es6tj]

Finally someone who knows how to pronounce the last name of LaLaurie correctly! Great video!

[@pacificperiscope8844]

I like how you tell the stories!

[@ladyggsmith3261]

love her style and her dress.. spookey cool...

[@thiseuphoria1]

Visited Lafittes on a tour like this and they make the drinks strooong!

[@stephenbirks6458]

Great video interesting & Informative -Thank you for sharing the french qtrs history - And also it's strange but true stories that are intrinsically attached ! When you have finnished telling us your wonderful tales & before we go back to our hotel rooms -That we might be sharing with ... Who knows Who ? - We hope Hope you don't smile at us & simply dissapear before our very eyes ! All the very best there Hope - Keep safe - S.B. British Isles

[@terencesommer6307]

AWSOME TOUR

[@ScubaNidan]

Really great video. Well told and interesting!

[@emeraldsoda4059]

The part with the pirate in the fireplace and snapchat puppy filter made me laugh

[@jubed0ll]

She is an amazing story teller!!!

[@GretchenTheGreat]

2:24 that gave me goosebumps even in my fingertips even when I listened a second time. ASMR tingles I guess no spooked… This lady could read the phone book perfectly

[@frankiemackenzie4120]

that was a great tour wishing you all the best in your future, you were a great host

[@Djfoo68]

Great tour, thank you.

[@gofortharts]

My favorite place to visit!

[@elsalisa146]

Excellently done.

[@bluezinnia847]

Thank you! I loved New Orleans when I was a new Bride who moved there from Florida. It's such a wonderful place, with great food, music and peoples! My problem was that it was so hot & humid compared to Fla. So we moved to Nashville to be in the Music Industry. I will always love New Orleans! It is a special city, separate from all others in culture, food, music and beyond (the graves:)

[@TheOnlyRealTanYaisa]

thank you for the tour

[@theofficialchristianrapper146]

You are really good

[@Randelliciouss]

Gorgeous place!!!

[@minknmunt]

great video and awesome host/guide. Hope you found your calling. I will come one day and walk with you.

[@briancollins6878]

I stayed at the Provincial. My GF didn’t tell me it was haunted on purpose till we were on a ghost tour. I love it there!

[@TheOhanaSpiritSpeakers]

Im part of a ghost hunting group and we plan to go to New Orleans this summer or next to video there. We all in my group are from Louisiana and still live here. We have done a few investigations at places no one has ever investigated before.

[@chuckcorris2392]

First time I have seen Rob. His stories were very good. 👍🏼

[@hawaiianpunch6534]

Nice! I need to make down there one day.

[@sylviajones4907]

Loved it!

[@blaindebeers7711]

The "Sultan's House" never happened. There are no records in the news of Foreign Royalties visiting. It would have been in the papers, Royal branch is assassinated. Hell the Prince of Nepal's murderous rampage on his own family really made headlines... This would have been a serious serious bleep up involving the country the Sultan's from, the Federal and State authorities.

[@TheRealStellaNoWine]

And that’s why it was probably covered up like a lot of things

[@nadiaborzacchini6858]

Thanks now I got to visit I never been but it's on my bucket list I got family out that way

[@littysamuel6061]

Love a good haunted tour!

[@user-vb4ud9cw8q]

Very nice,clear voice!🤩

[@Winterborn5]

I haven’t been to lafittes blacksmith in a looong time. Lived in New Orleans for over 15 years. LB was my favorite bar until Katrina. Then the piano music and candlelight was replaced with an obnoxious jukebox. It went from being a local’s spot to a tourist trap. I hope they changed it back in the time I’ve been gone.

[@suparnasrivastava781]

Be aware if you love your human life there are vampire around that place and not just normal vampires "The Originals."

[@heatherbrooke7613]

They actually have vampire bar in nola

[@betsyross1621]

Originals

[@suparnasrivastava781]

@@heatherbrooke7613 but to enter that vampire bar we need a password that i dont know maybe only for vampires sooo...😔

[@mohitchahar3256]

@@suparnasrivastava781 these are just stories... actually these things doesn't exist

[@ashleyb1556]

@@mohitchahar3256 she knows that's what the joke is... originals Is a fictional tv show about vampires in new Orleans

[@ieshalittleton5519]

The horric things that heffa did to those people was much worst than described to people.

[@NameName-eq7oe]

whomp whomp

[@victorserkiavic9419]

When I was transient we used to spend the winter in NOLA I have had two personal experiences that I can't explain and still brings fear to me.

[@mariahmysticx]

👀?

[@brownjatt21]

@@mariahmysticx fr Victor needs to stop teasing

[@JeckoSTARlaloo]

Nicely presented! Each location is so interesting!

[@otispileowhalespeabody3121]

Bravo!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@carlsenlifeafter60carlsen11]

Good video, I love the stories.

[@travelandleisure]

Glad you like them!

[@patriciajrs46]

Nicely creepy. Thanks.

[@zoefang4563]

Heard about Delphine Lalaurie---omg she was in American Horror Story too!

[@noorimeldaelle3403]

Hello i am from Singapore i am coming 40 next month. First of all thank u so much for sharing with us about new orleans supernatural history. Yes there are some strange things that are unexplainable! Honestly i like your video cause is not long winded. U guys are very clever in only focusing the important details of each places. I really hate if any youtuber uploaded a LONG winded video! So BORING!

[@expedientej.paranormal9465]

I love the history

[@evah5997]

Wow great video

[@martinconnors5195]

We've got ghosts in my hometown of Stanford-Le-Hope too. I've heard the sound of British soldiers marching through the town (WWI troops) i also sensed my Grandfather walking to the local pub. He died in January 21st 2021 from Covid19 aged 92

[@chuckcorris2392]

Very good! Great eye makeup…

[@vincentcruz6254]

I need to check it out

[@thisvideoisrepped]

Watch out Ghost Adventures, T+L's providing perfectly spooky October programming!

[@latrellmitchell348]

Hi like ghost stories about Louisiana and love Cajun food and Creole food my name is latrell love hearing the story of voodoo Queen of New Orleans live Irving tx .

[@globalproductionchannel9745]

Thank your for sharing your vidio

[@nerdygeekgamer5528]

I love history especially HAUNTED HISTORY I always watch shows on the Paranormal and the unexplained always I heard that the Actor Nicholas Cage use to own the Lalaurie Mansion but he didn't own it for very long

[@NikkiGloom]

he went into tax evasion bankruptcy or something. but now he does all indie films.

[@franklanierofficial]

I loved the ghost tour when I went

[@karlasteele5301]

I love new Orleans

[@stainlesssteele3824]

This iz epiccc

[@Wisteria_Lane]

I just stayed at The Andrew Jackson room 215 upstairs, main building. We woke up in the middle night and the heavy, cast iron fireplace door was moving open by itself. We then heard kids laughter about 4 of them. We were the only ones with kids and it was around 2am.

[@Wisteria_Lane]

Also our room originally was the room you have pictured but it had black mold on the bathroom ceiling. We walked past a tour with our kids and stopped down a little ways to take a pic. The black lady giving the tour started screaming at us with little kids that we hadn't paid for her tour and we deserved to die for piracy. We wasn't even trying to be apart, we wad trying to take a pic and get away from a man that was hastling us(scared). Unbelievable and if you know this lady she should be fired.

[@jasonhigdon151]

Great video

[@vam_6629]

So cool! I want to visit NOLA so bad

[@ncisfan78]

Definitely visit one day. They say Texas is a “whole other country”, nope that would be Nola. You will feel like you have stepped into another century when you are there. If ever visit, come in the fall. Summer in Nola is tough. Humid as hell

[@jeffreywalker8168]

I like this story

[@kawaiigaythug]

jeuss the slave one at the end was crazy

[@guymorris6596]

In May 2015 I stayed overnight at the hostel on Canal Street across from a closed Catholic church. I felt a presence late at night but it was peaceful. I heard footsteps on the floor but the other guests were asleep. What is the history and back story of that hostel, lot and neighborhood ?

[@cube4547]

Does anyone know what music is used? Creator(s), what music did you use?

[@ChelseaAlandra]

That part at 9:39 definetly got me. Sheesh 😣

[@mattwhitten4296]

Aw no hotel villa convento!? My favorite hotel I've ever stayed in!

[@manuelmarrese7905]

Best video ⚡⚡🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇🥇

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

I'm impressed that they got the apparition of a 1910s lady to give the documentary.

[@TheRealStellaNoWine]

I was literally informed NOT to visit the French Quarter by strangers who are native to the city! And that was enough for me! I’ll stick to the videos! Reminds me of The Originals when the lady did ghosts tours

[@klh1133]

Why would they tell you that? I live in the Quarter and I'd never discourage anyone from visiting. I love this city

[@richardlacey4923]

Lol.. you’re 100 times more likely to be killed or injured in an accident on the drive to the quarter

[@AmandaZag]

Looks like the locals are tired of all the tourists.. I feel so sorry for you. I can't imagine living life never having been to the French Quarter

[@nomdeplume2213]

She looks so much like Andrea Russet that i had to do a triple take lol gah i love history and ghost stories, there is nothing better.

[@Arxivory]

When i hear new orleans i always think of ahs coven

[@rominajohannacbotassodj.6462]

Scary new orleans

[@shaymathiesson8235]

My wife took a ghost tour...we also had our honeymoon there, we love NOLA!!!

[@minzyminz9987]

i wanted a tour but im kinda scared now

[@christianlongoria2948]

Does anyone know where I can see photos if the Lafittes ghost caught in the pic?? I really wanna see it

[@bkcoqui]

00:24 San Juan, Puerto Rico! 😀

[@spreedog8648]

New Orleans is the close place to Puerto as its gets my fave state plus they got rice and Beans