Adults Only - Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans
Adults Only - Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans
Shrouded in mystery, driven by beating drums, and populated by some of the most fascinating—and virile—deities in modern theology, voodoo has been intriguing outsiders since it first arrived in New Orleans.Your tour begins on Basin Street, just steps away from the famous tomb which allegedly holds the remains of Marie Laveau herself. After a brief lesson on the differences between Haitian Voodoo, New Orleans Voodoo, Santeria, and Hoodoo, guests are led to Congo Square, site of Laveau’s countless ceremonies and rituals. From this sacred ground you’ll make your way to Laveau’s old home, the place she raised her children by day and practiced spiritual workings with a bigass snake around her neck by night.
Zombie lore, pandemic history, and some old timey propaganda await you on Dauphine Street, where your guide will reveal the truth about voodoo dolls and traditional Afro-Caribbean medicine, all through the lens of ancestor worship and “magic” in America’s Most Haunted City.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Basin St. Station
The meeting point for our tour.
15 minutesSt. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Though we do not enter the cemetery, our tour begins just outside of its walls. Here, we discuss the interment site of our Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau, and the Gates of Guinee (An entry point to the spirit realm).
15 minutesCongo Square
One of the most important sites in New Orleans for African-American and Voodoo history.
15 minutesDauphine Street
Here, we take you to a location known for contributing to the spread of negative Voodoo propaganda, and share insights surrounding the purpose and history of Voodoo dolls.
15 minutesConjure New Orleans
Our mid-point break.
15 minutesJackson Square
Our end point.
15 minutesIncluded
- Walking tour with in-person guide
- Licensed, insured, and bonded tour operator
Not Included
- Alcoholic Beverages
Good to Know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Adults only
- Please arrive 30 minutes prior for check-in. Tours depart at their scheduled time, sharp
- Please plan in advance for Ubers, taxis, Lyfts, and travel mishaps. We cannot accommodate late arrivals
- Most travelers can participate
- Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.