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New Orleans Voodoo and French Quarter Walking Tour

New Orleans Voodoo and French Quarter Walking Tour

Overview

ACCESS TO SOME LOCATIONS, Some areas MAY BE RESTRICTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This two-hour walking tour, led by a highly trained historian tour guide, is an essential immersion into New Orleans culture. Major stops and content include: History of Voodoo, Jackson Square, Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Voodoo Cultural site or establishment. This tour branches beyond New Orleans' colonial history, delving into the continued development of New Orleans culture into the 19th and 20th century. Learn about the development of Voodoo and its practitioners’ blending of African tribal spirituality, Catholicism, and magical beliefs as you stroll the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter.

City: New Orleans

Mon 28 Apr

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Starting at $35.00

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Mon 28 Apr

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

2 hour walking tour

Narration by a licensed, professional Tour Guide Historian

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

What To Expect

French Quarter

tour the neighborhood

Mississippi River

Learn about the origins of New Orleans and the pre-colonial site of Bulbancha, a well-established and significant site for Indigenous peoples across the Gulf South. Bulbancha and the Mississippi River were pivotal to the founding of the provincial city of French Louisiana over 300 years ago.

Jackson Square

Learn about the development of Voodoo and its practitioners’ blending of African tribal spirituality, Catholicism, and magical beliefs as you stroll the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter.

St. Louis Cathedral

learn about the connections of voodoo and catholicism

Louis Armstrong Park

While visiting the public park named after one of the city's most storied and iconic musicians, your guide will help us peer into the often unexpected and untold connections of Jazz and Voodoo. Much like Voodoo, the history of Jazz is complex, misunderstood, misrepresented, and rooted in centuries of cultural evolution in the Afro-Caribbean diaspora of New Orleans. But, despite plenty of resistance, it is today embraced by people across culture, class, race, and geography.

Congo Square

Uncover the brutal realities of America’s largest slave rebellion while tracing the history Congo Square and it’s influence and place from pre-colonial America to present day New Orleans.

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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 (18)

Brenna D

Oct 2024

Randy was an awesome tour guide! His mother was a historian so he was incredibly knowledgeable on the history of New Orleans. The fact that he is a born and bred native made him a fountain of great info! He knew so much about Voodoo and was able to explain it in a way that was easy to understand. If we had a question about the architecture or other interests about New Orleans culture he was able to answer that too. He was able to give us tips on where to eat and other activities we might be interested in. We really enjoyed our time with him - he was fun, very kind and every moment was enjoyable. We appreciated the ability to sit in the shade and relax as he explained the history behind things. We were nervous that a 2-hr walk would be too much but his pace was for any age and allowed us to slow down and enjoy the sights. Thanks Randy for a great tour! Would highly recommend!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much for the feedback. We are so happy to be of service and hope you come back to visit soon!

Carol_P

May 2024

Really enjoyed this walking tour. Tour guide was very entertaining and friendly, had a great time talking to him. Definitely would recommend.

celestebM422IU

Apr 2024

Randy is a wealth of knowledge! He’s personable and cracked us all up. Amazing review of the basics of NOLA history and voodoo.