The Dim Corner Tour
Explore mysterious tales, haunted sites and eerie legends on this captivating walking tour in New Orleans.
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The Dim Corner Tour: New Orleans' Dark Side Walking Experience
The Dim Corner Tour takes you through New Orleans' supernatural underworld in 1 hour and 45 minutes of spine-tingling storytelling. This guided walking tour explores the city's haunted history, from notorious brothel girls of Gallatin Street to vampire legends at the Ursuline Convent. You'll hear tales of witches, vampires, occult covens, and true crime stories that shaped the city's mysterious reputation.
Your route includes stops at former insane asylums rumoured to house modern-day vampires, statues honouring legendary witches, and sites of notorious murders that still echo through the community. The tour balances supernatural stories with historical context, showing how New Orleans' French, Spanish and Creole influences created the perfect backdrop for vampire folklore and occult traditions.
What is Included
- 1 hour 45 minute guided walking tour
- Expert storytelling about New Orleans' dark legends
- Stops at historically significant supernatural sites
- Time for drink purchases during breaks
- Wheelchair accessible route
Good to Know
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes. Arrive 15 minutes before departure to check in. The tour is recommended for ages 16 and up due to mature themes including true crime stories and occult history.
The route is wheelchair accessible. Bring valid ID for age verification at bars during drink breaks. Drinks are not included in the ticket price. Photography is allowed throughout the tour.
Dress comfortably for walking and potential weather changes. Meeting point details will be provided with your booking confirmation.
If you're drawn to New Orleans' supernatural side, you might also enjoy exploring the New Orleans ghost tours that cover different haunted locations throughout the French Quarter. For a broader perspective on the city's history, consider combining your dark tour with a New Orleans historical walking tour to understand the cultural foundations that gave rise to these legendary tales.
What's included
- Admission to the Dim Corner Tour
- Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
- Know before you go
Arrive 15 minutes before tour departure to check in
Wheelchair accessible route available
Bring a valid ID for age verification at bars
Photography is allowed
Dress comfortably for walking and weather changes
- Visitor guidelines
Arrive 15 minutes before tour departure to check in
Wheelchair accessible route available
Bring a valid ID for age verification at bars
Photography is allowed
Dress comfortably for walking and weather changes
Where you'll be
400 Esplanade Ave
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