Supernatural screens meet real street corners. This New Orleans film tour is built for you if you like Jackson Square and vampire shows, with stops that connect to stories like Your Honor, Chef, and more. I especially like the way it pairs famous landmarks with genre-leaning stops near true crime, voodoo lore, and the occult shops. One watch-out: it’s still a walking tour, so if you can’t handle long stretches on foot, this one may feel like a slog.

You’ll spend about 2 hours moving through the French Quarter with a small group (16 max). In my favorite way to do it, the guide name I saw come up again and again was Trevor McQueen, and the tour style sounds built around staying fun and photo-friendly.

Key Highlights to Expect

• French Quarter filming locations tied to popular shows and movies
• Jackson Square time in a spot that keeps showing up on screen
• Vampire and witchy stops that fit AHS and The Vampire Diaries fans
• Real-world context beyond the TV scenes, including early civil rights connections
• A manageable pace with frequent photo pauses for facades and angles

Why This 2-Hour Movie Walk in the French Quarter Feels Worth It

For $30, you’re not paying for a car ride or a giant attraction ticket. You’re paying for a smart walking route plus a guide who knows how to translate what you see on-screen into what you can actually spot on the street.

The value here is the time window. Two hours is long enough to hit multiple filming-style landmarks, but short enough that you’re not stuck in the heat or fatigue all day. The pace also matters: most stops are short, and you get built-in moments to look up at facades, snap photos, and listen without feeling rushed.

One more thing that affects value: group size. With a maximum of 16 travelers, the tour doesn’t feel like you’re just part of a crowd shuffle. It’s easier for the guide to adjust the vibe when people want more detail on what they’ve watched.

Where You Meet at 400 Royal St, and Why the Route Works

The tour starts at 400 Royal St and ends at Pirates Alley (Pirates Alley, New Orleans). Meeting at Royal Street makes sense because it puts you right in the thick of the French Quarter, with lots of recognizable textures—iron balconies, old brick, and the kind of street geometry that looks great on camera.

Because this is a walking tour, the route choice is really about clustering. You’re walking through a tight area where the filming locations and spooky-flavored stops are close enough to make sense in two hours. That clustering is what lets the guide cover both classic New Orleans sights and the genre-specific locations people travel for.

Also, the tour uses a mobile ticket, which keeps things simple once you’re in town. And since it’s near public transportation, it’s easier to fit into a day plan even if you’re not staying in the exact French Quarter zone.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum: True Crime, Circus Energy, and Vampires

The first real wow moment comes at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, starting from the LA Supreme Court building area and then walking toward the Napoleon House as you move in.

The big draw is that this place is tied to the first licensed pharmacy in the United States. Even if you’re not a museum person, that fact gives you a stronger anchor than just watching for a TV connection. You’re seeing a living piece of what made the French Quarter function as a real neighborhood long before it became a set.

The museum stop is also where you get a compressed dose of the tour’s theme: true crime, a circus vibe, and vampires all within a couple blocks. In other words, it’s not only about show credits. It’s about how New Orleans culture layers on top of itself.

One practical note: the museum admission is not included for this stop. So if you want to go inside and spend time reading exhibits, plan for extra cost and a little extra time beyond the exterior photo moments.

Jackson Square: The Spot That Keeps Getting Film Love

Jackson Square is the centerpiece feeling stop, and it’s set up for both movie spotting and people watching. This is arguably the most historic feel area of the French Quarter, and it’s also a magnet for film projects—there are well over a dozen.

You’ll walk through and pause enough to look around, but you’re also getting the guide’s context: what’s been filmed here, and how the square’s look has worked on screen.

If you’re the type who wants to connect the dots, this stop is gold. It’s also where you can take a breather. One thing I like about this tour’s pacing choice is that it seems designed to give you a natural break in the middle—perfect if you’re out in hot weather.

Admission is free at Jackson Square, which helps keep the budget predictable.

Voodoo Authentica and the Story Behind the Symbols

After Jackson Square, you move into another zone that’s linked to more film projects and then gets into the reality behind voodoo—what it is, and how stories around it have traveled.

Voodoo Authentica is listed as a stop with free admission time. The value isn’t that you’ll leave with a single trivia fact. It’s that you’ll walk away with a clearer sense of what people mean when they use the word voodoo in movies and TV. That context makes the rest of the supernatural stops feel less like Halloween sets and more like part of New Orleans folklore.

If you’re a fan of AHS-style atmosphere, or you like the tension between myth and history, this stop is an early mood-setting checkpoint. It also helps you appreciate why the French Quarter gets used for this genre over and over.

Old Ursuline Convent Museum: Pre-Fire Footsteps and a Start to the Horror Loop

Next up is the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, described as the only pre-fire building left in New Orleans. That pre-fire detail matters because it shifts the emotional tone from spooky to grounded. You’re not just chasing a look. You’re standing in a place that survived a major city turning point.

This is where the tour’s darker theme gets explicitly turned on: witches and vampires. The guide starts building what they call a horror loop, which is a helpful way to connect symbols you’ll see in the next stops—why certain facades, streets, and corners work so well for supernatural stories.

This stop has admission not included, so if you want the inside experience, plan for that. If you don’t, you can still get a lot from hearing the framing while standing nearby.

Starling Magickal Occult Shop: Film Stops Plus a Civil Rights Reminder Nearby

Starling Magickal Occult Shop is another quick hit (about 15 minutes), and it’s positioned as another film-heavy location. But what I find more useful than the movie tie-in is the adjacent historical reminder: Homer Plessy Community School is across the street.

That means this is one of the few times the tour’s spooky lens connects to a real, serious thread in New Orleans history. It’s also a good example of why this tour feels better than a one-note list of filming sites: the guide seems to keep you anchored in the city, not only the screen.

As with a few other stops, the shop admission is not included. So if you’re going in, bring a bit of patience for browsing time on top of the walking rhythm.

Madame John’s Legacy: A Second-Oldest French Quarter Building with Movie Credentials

Madame John’s Legacy is next, and it’s framed as the second oldest building in the French Quarter. The story here is that it burned down during the Great Fire and was rebuilt in 1788.

That’s the kind of timeline detail that changes how you view the setting. Old walls in New Orleans often come with multiple lives, and that makes the city feel built for stories—literal and scripted. It also helps when the guide points out why certain exteriors keep reappearing in productions.

Admission is listed as not included for this stop, so again, you’re deciding how much you want to spend to go inside versus focus on the street-facing parts.

Boutique du Vampyre: The Vampire Stop That Likely Feeds Your Photo Album

Boutique du Vampyre is another vampire-focused stop (about 10 minutes). This is clearly aimed at viewers who are already into vampire-themed shows and movies and want those references to feel tangible.

What you get on this stop is likely a mix of spotting, listening, and snapping photos. For fans, it’s also a fun point in the tour because it’s more directly on-theme than some of the earlier history-heavy stops.

Admission is not included here too. If you love the genre look, popping inside (if you choose) would make sense, but you don’t need it to enjoy the main point: connecting the French Quarter vibe to vampire storytelling.

Pirate’s Alley Café: Finishing with One Last Round of Film Energy

The final stop is Pirate’s Alley Café. It’s the last stop on the tour, and it’s listed as another area with film projects.

I like an ending here because Pirate’s Alley has that classic French Quarter “cut-through” feel—narrower, moodier, and very camera-friendly. It’s the kind of place where your mind can go, okay, now I see why directors keep using these streets.

Since admission is free for this last stop, it’s also a nice way to wrap without adding another ticket decision. You can linger a bit, check your photos, and compare what you saw to what you remember from the shows.

How to Get the Most Out of This Tour (Practical Tips)

This tour is built around walking, and the biggest real-world factor is comfort. Wear shoes you’d happily use for a slow city trek. One review-style theme I’ve seen is that people underestimated walking distance, and the fix is simple: comfortable footwear beats pretty footwear.

Second, bring your camera/phone and plan for lots of exterior photo opportunities. The guide’s style seems designed for that: pauses for facades, angles, and quick location clues you can actually use later.

Third, if you’re a superfan, tell the guide what you’ve watched. The tour seems set up so the guide can steer you toward the stops that match your favorites, including major supernatural series like The Originals and Vampire Diaries, plus crime-adjacent show energy like CSI references.

Finally, hydrate. Jackson Square is a built-in “human break” moment, and it’s also where you can cool down with treats if you want.

Who Should Book This Movie and TV Show Tour?

This is a great fit if:

• You want a French Quarter walk that’s more than generic sightseeing
• You’re chasing locations from vampire and supernatural TV
• You like your history mixed with pop culture
• You want a small group (max 16) rather than a big bus-tour feeling

This may be less ideal if:

• You can’t walk long distances or you don’t do well with repeated short stops
• You need fully guided interior access everywhere, since several stops have admission not included

Should You Book This Film-Filled French Quarter Tour?

If you’re even halfway serious about seeing New Orleans through a TV-and-movies lens, I’d book it. For $30, the math works because you’re getting a tightly organized route, enough time in the key square area, and a guide who connects the screen version to the real street version.

It’s also a smart choice for a first or second day in town. You get your bearings quickly, you learn why certain corners show up on-screen, and you end with a classic Quarter feel at Pirate’s Alley.

If you’re worried about walking, I’d still consider it—but bring careful shoes, pace yourself, and treat it like a slow stroll with story beats, not like a sprint from stop to stop.

FAQ

How long is the Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans?

The tour runs for about 2 hours.

How much does the tour cost?

It costs $30.00 per person.

What is the maximum group size?

The tour has a maximum of 16 travelers.

Where does the tour start and end?

The tour starts at 400 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA and ends at Pirates Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA.

Is the tour offered in English?

Yes, it is offered in English.

Are admission tickets included for all stops?

No. Some locations list admission tickets as not included, while others are free.

Does the tour require good weather?

Yes. This experience requires good weather, and if it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance. If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid is not refunded.