Adults Only Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans

Overview

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.

City: New Orleans

Tue 17 Jun

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Starting at $37.00

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Tue 17 Jun

Starting at $37.00

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What's Included

Licensed, insured, and bonded tour operator

Walking tour with in-person guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted

What To Expect

Basin St. Station

The meeting point for our tour.

St. 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).

Congo Square

One of the most important sites in New Orleans for African-American and Voodoo history.

Conjure New Orleans

Our mid-point break.

Jackson Square

Our end point.

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