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Ghosts of New Orleans: Underworld

🔒 Instant Access: Book now and start immediately. No need to wait for a guide.

⏱️ Total Flexibility: Start, pause, and resume whenever you want.

🧩 Gamified Discovery: Solve 10 location-based puzzles to unlock hidden stories and secret spots.

📍 Starting Point: Jackson Square, Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

🛡️ Free Cancellation: Cancel up to 24 hours before your planned start for a full refund.

🌐 Available In: 🇬🇧 English

Places you will visit

10

It will take you

71-101 mins

You will walk

2370 steps

Total distance

1.8 km

Route you will explore

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About this quest

As you journey through the French Quarter in this city exploration game, you'll discover the neighborhood’s haunted history—from the shocking past of Jackson Square to the gruesome horrors of the LaLaurie Mansion. Follow step-by-step instructions and solve challenges to unlock local stories.

Are you ready for a spooky night walk in New Orleans?

What to Expect

This self-guided walking tour in New Orleans combines exploration, storytelling, and puzzle-solving into one unique experience. As you navigate through the city, you will discover 10 carefully selected locations, each revealing a piece of the story.

The entire quest takes approximately 5160 minutes to complete and covers 1.8km on foot. You will move at your own pace, with the freedom to pause whenever you want to take photos, grab a coffee, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

Each location features a challenge or puzzle that unlocks the next chapter of your story. These challenges are designed to be fun and engaging while teaching you about the history, culture, and hidden gems of New Orleans.

No tour guide needed – your smartphone becomes your guide. The Questo app provides directions, shares stories, and presents challenges along the way.

Highlights

  • Visit the most haunted places in town

  • Discover one of the most haunted playhouses in the world, Le Petit Theatre

  • Visit the prank-loving spirits at the Andrew Jackson Hotel

  • Learn how to summon one of New Orleans' most famous ghosts, Aunt Rose

The mission: Your story in New Orleans

As a ghost seeking to reach the afterlife, you’re willing to search high and low for a way to cross over. Luckily, a legend states that there are gates to the underworld hidden throughout New Orleans. 

Find one of these mystical portals and make your way to eternity—before it’s too late!
  • Best at night
  • Don’t enter the places, not part of the experience
  • Use the phone flashlight for clues if needed

Tips & Recommendations

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Wear Comfortable Shoes

You will be walking throughout the city, so comfortable footwear is essential for enjoying the experience.

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Charge Your Phone

Make sure your smartphone is fully charged. The quest runs through the Questo app, and you will be using it throughout.

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Check the Weather

This is an outdoor activity. Bring an umbrella or sunscreen depending on the forecast.

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Bring a Camera

You will discover photogenic locations and hidden gems perfect for capturing memories.

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Stay Hydrated

Bring water, especially during warmer months or longer quests.

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Play with Friends

While you can play solo, quests are more fun with friends or family. One ticket works for a group.

Important Information

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Duration

Approximately 5160 minutes

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Distance

1.8km walking

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Group Size

Unlimited

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Difficulty

Easy to Moderate

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible (stairs and uneven surfaces)

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Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your scheduled start time

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Need to Know Before Booking

  • You will need the Questo app on your smartphone (iOS or Android)
  • Each ticket can be used by a group (share one device or play separately)
  • Internet connection required to download the quest initially
  • Once downloaded, you can play offline if needed

Ratings and Reviews

4.54

105 ratings

5 Stars
71%
4 Stars
18%
3 Stars
7%
2 Stars
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Alexis Tyler

21 Aug 2025

Adjective 2099

30 Jun 2025
This was really good.

Jack Toler

30 Jun 2025

Heather Chambers

27 Apr 2025

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20 Apr 2025

Beat the best: Top New Orleans explorers

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Compare Questo vs. Guided Walking Tours

FeatureRegular Guided ToursQuesto
Flexibility
Fixed schedules & no pausing
Start, pause, and resume anytime
Privacy
Crowds of up to 30 strangers
Private experience for your group only
Pricing
$30-$40 per person
Affordable per-group pricing
Availability
Requires advance booking
Instant access 24/7/365
Experience
Passive listening to a guide
Active gamification; you solve the mystery

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