15 Pub Crawls in New Orleans Worth Booking

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

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

Follow a licensed guide through the French Quarter on a two-hour, adults-only pub crawl. Hear researched ghost stories near Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and Lalaurie Mansion. Drinks cost extra, with a listed celebratory drink at the final stop.

“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 three hours with guides such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay, moving between Frenchmen Street music clubs with VIP wristbands, live jazz, funk, blues, R&B, local stories, an included Hurricane or Pimm’s Cup, and time at the art market.

“For the cost it wasn't as much as I expected. I didn't sign up to go through a market. I feel it should have gone through more pubs. Paid a lot and didn't see a lot. We could have just walked around ourselves.”

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3.Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Spend two hours walking the French Quarter with a licensed English-speaking guide, stopping at haunted landmarks and bars including Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. Drinks cost extra, routes can change, and guides such as DJ, Gomez, Wes, and Carolyn bring plenty of humor and local history.

“Haunted Pub Crawl was great! Great stories and history while pub crawling through the French Quarter. plenty of time at year pub to enjoy the bars and brews! Shout out to John, our tour guide! he was entertaining, humorous, and a great story teller!”

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Top rated

Join a local guide such as Pandi, Clarissa, or Wendy for a two-hour walk through New Orleans ghost lore, with a free shot, drink discounts, Mardi Gras beads, and stops at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, the LaLaurie Mansion, and other French Quarter haunts.

“Our guide quay was cool but didn’t care for the tour. Went to one cool bar no free drinks there and only had 10 minutes. His story telling was ok. But think it was a waste of money for the bar hopping think we only went to 2 bars maybe.”

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5.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

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

Join Haunted History Tours for a two-hour, 21-and-over walk through the French Quarter, mixing ghost stories, local history, and drinks at several bars. Guides such as Tiny, Randy, Drew, and Toast are known for different storytelling styles. Drinks cost extra, and one stop may take cash only.

“I have to say thank you to all the staff including Tiny a great deal! This tour was so fun and allowed us to party with some new friends for my daughter's 21st birthday. We left the tour in good spirits and some of the bars were very unforgettable! Would definitely recommend.”

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6.New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start at 8 p.m. in the French Quarter for a hosted crawl through New Orleans bars and clubs. Expect skip-the-line entry, party games, drink specials, and a shot at stops, with hosts such as Jason and Dominique helping keep the group together. The evening ends back near the starting point.

“This VIP Bar & Club Crawl was well organised. My partner and were dubious as we are an older couple. However, it was a night I would definitely recommend and would do again.”

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7.True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · from $37

Follow an English-speaking guide through the French Quarter, stopping at local bars while hearing about the Ax Man, JFK assassination connections, and notorious murders. Guides have included Jamie, Wes, Bubby, Gomez, Richard, and Maddy. Drinks are not included, and the route can change.

“Richard was a phenomenal guide he was informative and a delight to have! Very informative and interesting. Thank you for a great time Richard.”

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8.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 108 reviews · 2 hours (approx.)

Walk through the French Quarter with guides such as Noah, Dan, Lisa, Joshua, and Captain T, stopping at four atmospheric bars and historic corners. Expect ghost tales, brothel stories, voodoo lore, and plenty of walking. Drinks cost extra, and group size can vary.

“Great historian describing the most surprising stories. He was very attentive and thoughtful of everyone's needs. Wonderful tour guide. Thank you Payton!”

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9.New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 90 reviews · 1 hour 20 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Explore Treme with local guide Hollis on a roughly 80-minute seafood and bar crawl. Expect New Orleans history, Black community stories, possible music at Sweet Lorraine’s, and seafood purchases such as shrimp, gumbo, jambalaya, or crab legs. Food and drinks cost extra.

“It’s more of a black historical talk of treme than a seafood tour. It says in the description “ill be taking you to the most popular seafood spots in the city capturing the true art and history of New Orleans. “ we only went to one seafood restaurant and drove around talking about history of treme and taking pictures by murals. I expected to visit different seafood restaurants and bars but that’s not the case. The one bar we went to sold colored drinks that looked like chemical colored daiquiris. We ended up at a restaurant fresh food assassin; their food was okay but their alcohol beverage was substandard and…”

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10.True Crime Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about two hours walking through the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as Gomez, Wes, Jamie, or Jenna. Hear grisly murder stories, visit May Baily’s former brothel, stop at Jimani, and connect New Orleans crime lore with Storyville and the JFK assassination.

“D.J. was an amazing tour guide. He made the entire experience fun and interesting while providing bits of history that we were unaware of. Highly recommend this tour!”

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11.New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl w/ Shots & Souvenir Cup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Coyote Ugly with a welcome shot, games, and a souvenir crawl cup, then walk through the French Quarter to three Bourbon Street venues. Guides such as Jason, Josh, Ben Wah, and Autumn keep the group moving with drink specials, music, and nightlife.

“It was amazing. We had a blast can't wait to come back. This was one of the best experiences that I had.”

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12.Ghost and Haunted Pub Crawl Tour with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $18Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at The Rambler for a two-hour walk through the French Quarter and Marigny. Hear stories tied to Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Pirate Bar, the Andrew Jackson Hotel, and other haunted sites, with three bar stops and one included shot. Guides may include Clarissa, Pandi, Wendy, or J.

“Pandi was a fantastic tour guide, she was very knowledgeable and made the tour very enjoyable.”

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13.New Orleans Small-Group History Tour Pub Crawl of The Irish Channel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · from $25

Join a local guide, possibly Bobby, for a 2-hour-15-minute walk through New Orleans’ Irish Channel. Hear stories of war heroes, pirates, and vampires while stopping at four neighborhood bars. Choose four included draft beers or pay as you go, with groups capped at 14.

“We really enjoyed getting to know about the Irish channel. It was a part of New Orleans we were unfamiliar with. Bobby was very knowledgeable and a fun!”

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14.VIP Bar and Club Crawl Tour with Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Join Crawl New Orleans for a three-hour English-language night out through four New Orleans bars and clubs. Your guide leads flip cup, free shots, drink specials, and VIP entry. Jason has earned especially warm praise, but solid meeting instructions and staying with the group matter.

“Jason was the Best Tour Guide! He was pleasant and Fun all wrapped in one! The tour its self was also good! Definitely worth the money! You get drinks and the turn up together! I’d definitely do it again !”

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15.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $34

Meet your English-speaking guide at 809 Royal Street for a 2-hour walk through haunted French Quarter pubs and bars. You’ll hear researched stories tied to grisly local events, visit spots beyond the usual tourist route, and buy your own drinks. Guides may include Jenna, Lisa, or Rhodie.

“Loved Rodesia!! She was very friendly, knowledgeable, and entertaining! Would have liked more ghost stories throughout the tour.”

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