Adults Only - Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans in New Orleans booking from $27.00

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

Sun 23 Feb

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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
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

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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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (29)

Toby B

Dec 2022

Doug! Doug! Doug! He was FANTASTIC! I'll be honest and say that our friends dragged us on this tour. But we enjoyed it so much! Doug was a great storyteller! We feel like we learned so much in just 1.5 hours. He was funny and just loud enough that we could all hear him without him shouting. He’s clearly a pro and we would not hesitate to take another tour with him.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you Toby!! We consider it high praise when someone who wasn't even expecting to enjoy the tour ends up having such a great time and learning something along the way. Doug not only leads that tour, but he actually developed and wrote it all himself, and we hope you'll come try one of our other tours sometime!

Hfa7761

Dec 2022

Doug our tour guide did an excellent job bringing stories to life. He also helped give a good explanation of voodoo and the history of voodoo in New Orleans.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much your 5-star review of Doug and his Voodoo Tour! We love that he brought the stories to life and gave an easy to understand explanation and history of voodoo! Please come check out one of our other tours if you get a chance!

Cynthia_S

Nov 2022

Doug, our guide,was excellent. His presentation was very animated and theatrical! We learned a lot about the actual religion. Although it was a rainy day, it was easy to focus on Doug’s stories.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Hi Cynthia! Thank you so much for your 5-star review of Doug and his Voodoo Tour! We are thrilled you enjoyed his presentation and that you gained some not-so-common insight to the religion as opposed to how it's often represented in public memory. We absolutely love that the rain did not distract you. Please come visit again and check out one of our other tours! (Doug knows them all!)

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Adults Only - Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans

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