Nola Ghost Riders

I didn't know what to expect so I kept an open mind about this tour. We were instructed to meet our guide at Voodoo Tavern and Poboys about 30 minutes before to give us plenty of time for some drinks (to have at the bar and to bring for the tour.) About 15 minutes before departure, our guide Henry walked in and intro'd himself as the man to show us around. He did a quick round and once his check list of guests completed, he brought the bus around and boarded all of us. He mentioned we were making two cemetery stops and a break in between. He's a really entertaining guy and knowledgeable guide. He made sure to point out places of interest during the drive. He gave us plenty of historical facts and made at some recommended eateries as well as famous homes while we drove by them. We learned a lot because of this tour: why some crypts have vents and others don't, the story behind one year and one day before reusing them, the phrase "saved by the bell" (Henry mentioned this phrase supposedly originated from New Orleans), money flexing even in the afterlife, how and why and how there are so many bodies buried in one crypt (hence the many names on the tombstones - one had 500+ dating back from the 1800's), etc. It really was educational and fun at the same time. It's a two hour tour and that's what we got. We were also lucky to be with a fun and interactive group. TIP: The earliest tour during the week starts at 8pm. They start at 5pm on Fridays. ANOTHER TIP: Henry highly HIGHLY recommended taking as many pictures and selfies as you can. Some might reveal surprise photo bombers! (Sadly, we weren't that lucky!) He will also suggest downloading an app (I believe it's called Ghost Hunting Tools - it's blue with a black handprint on it) that supposedly picks up spirits. (I did it just for fun! And it set off another tourist's phone, so that was interesting!) He also recommends walking out of the gate backwards to ward of possible spirits from following you home or wherever you may end up in. (Whether you believe this or not is up to you.) We had a great time. I would absolutely recommend this tour for NOLA first timers.

We used a Groupon for the byob tour. Our bus driver tour guide was Kendall. From time of pick up it was so lively and fun. He told us history, personal stories, sighting opportunities. After reviewing our photos we saw real ghost in our frames. Many on our tour downloaded the emf reader on our phone and for many got different weird messages like pain,Come in, muddy. We were offered to use the divining rods. The rods helped us talk to the dead. It was all creepy. Totally worth the tour. Hope ya all get Kendall he is a great story teller and engages you quickly. It's a very interactive tour.

Great tour! Very informative. This was not like your typical cheesy ghost tour. Transportation was comfortable with air condition. Tour was byob. We learned a lot of facts about the cemetery history in New Orleans. We visited 2 cemeteries and made a stop for coffee and beignetsTour guide allowed us to use the copper rods and EMF meters Definitely recommend.

Dre....i think his name was Dre or maybe Tre. Well, no matter, our tour guide was funny, informative, and had a great overall personality for the tour through the 2 cemeteries. Although, he was great, no doubt about that, it wasn't as scary as I would've liked it. I would rate it as a PG 13 In scariness. I was hoping more for tantalizing tales of scorned women and debauchery. They had a mid cemetery break to get drinks and beignets......that was nice and refreshing. Also, The ghost detectors was a nice touch but didn't really felt it work. Overall all was just okay for us.

Well organized ghost tour and a fun way to see the spooky side of Nola. I made a reservation online through Viator. They charged me about three days before our scheduled tour. The ghost tour was $90 for two adults. I was also asked to confirm our tour group the morning of our tour. We met outside the voodoo and po boy restaurant on Decatur. There was a large group congregating so and good signage so we knew we were in the right spot. We arrived about 30 minutes early but we didn't need to. They didn't start checking folks in until ten minutes before our tour time. Someone checks you in on their phone. No need to show your tickets. He told us which bus we were assigned. Our tour guide, Henry, started gathering our bus and we hopped on. Henry drove us to the charity memorial hospital cemetery and then the free mason cemetery on our tour. On the way, he provided us a little history and what to expect to see at each cemetery. He also gave instructions to download a ghost detecting app to add more spooky to your experience. The charity memorial hospital cemetery also included the hurricane katrina memorial, a final resting place for hundreds of unidentifiable remains. The cemetery is also a burial ground for orphaned children who were caught in a fire. It's the place to try and take ghost photos if you believe in that. You take a bio break at a cafe that serves beignets, drinks and other comfort food favorites like gumbo, jambalaya and beignets of course. Cash only but there are atms available. The free mason cemetery was my favorite of the two. We walked through family plots and learned about the burial process. Overall, a good history lesson and a chance to get out of the hustle and bustle of the busy French quarter. Henry was knowledgeable and friendly. Our tour group was probably the worst part of the experience. It's a byob tour so people can be obnoxious buzzed. I probably would have been better off on a day tour to avoid the drunken shenanigans but it is New Orleans after all.

Kendall was our tour guide and he was very polite and informed of the area and gave a good tour of the area up to the first cemetery and the Katrina Memorial next to the 2nd cemetery. We toured when it was still daylight but I bet it would be even better in the dark. I downloaded the EVP app he recommended and picked up some words.

We have been on many NOLA tours over the last 15 years and the walking haunted history tour was the best. I'm not sure of our guides' name (gentleman around 52, shaved bald with glasses). He said he was from the area and had lots of personal connections to the city which made it entertaining. We had a much needed stop at LaFitte's Blacksmith Bar. The people he spoke about with such great detail. An amazing storyteller. He was funny, serious and sincere at all the right moments. Would definitely come back with friends and family.

I would give them 6 stars if I could! Our tour guide Trish did an EXCELLENT job of showing us around, educating us and creating a spoooky night. This is very educational, they explain the history of the city, burial process, cemetery history and fill you in on all the lore. We had a group of 26 and Trish made sure we all made it back safely with no spirits attached. She was even kind enough to drop us off at our hotel so we didn't have to navigate the French Quarter on a busy night. The tour stops at Morning Call for a bathroom break and treats if you need them. Another plus is that you can bring drinks on the bus! Our group had a fantastic time!

Kendall was great. He was knowledgeable and informative. Since he was a local, he shared his personal experiences of Katrina. And he was great at trying to drop us off as closest to our destinations as possible.The tip about using the ghost detecting app was great at enhancing the experience. It was strange to see words flash on the app and hear strange beeps.The first stop (Masonic Cemetery) was really informative as he gave us a breakdown of the burial rituals and cultural practices of NOLA. The history of the Masons was interesting as well. He shared a moving picture of a quick figure that passed in front of the camera. It was creepy as we all gathered on the cemetery grounds.The pit stop at Morning Call was nice for light snackings and a bathroom break. The beignets were really soft and great tasting. Don't forget to bring the green currency as cash is only accepted. The second stop was at Charity Hospital Cemetary. We were warned that since it was a potter's grave site, there were lots of unmarked graves with a good possibility that you could be stepping on top of someone. He also pointed out spots where strange sightings occurred. The demonstration with the brass (?) rods was interesting. It was neat that these devices could be used to communicate with the other side.The tour was great: informative and interesting. It provided a good history lesson around NOLA's burial practices and the history of the area. I would highly recommend!

Very disappointing. Not at all what I expected. 97% talk, 3% cemetery tour. Such a waste of time.