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Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour

Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour

Overview

Take a stroll down through the supernatural realm of New Orleans. This private tour led by one of our local lore experts include the city's most famous voodoo queen. The walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and explores many famous locations. Your group will discover the architecture of the French Quarter and visit the grave of Marie Laveau, the powerful priestess who practiced the religion in and around the quarter in the 1800s. New Orleans’ history and culture are ever-present in the colorful homes, above-ground tombs, and voodoo legends that you will unearth on this mesmerizing tour. While we do visit the outside of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and explore cemetery topics and grave culture, we do not enter any cemeteries on this tour.

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $350.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $350.00

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What's Included

Private professional guide for your group of up to 16 travelers

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour does not go inside any cemeteries.
All guides are licensed by the City of New Orleans
Note: It is illegal to vandalize/mark tombs in the cemetery. You will be fined and could be subject to arrest
Bring bottled water. Weather conditions can become increasingly hot in the summer months and drinking water is necessary to prevent dehydration
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Masks are REQUIRED while on tour. This is a city policy and will be enforced. Failure to comply will result in being asked to leave and refunds will not be issued.

What To Expect

Royal Street

Meet your guide at the corner of Royal and Conti Streets in the French Quarter 30 minutes prior to tour to start your voodoo and cemetery walking tour of New Orleans.

French Quarter

As you stroll through the streets of the French Quarter, learn about New Orleans history and the classic architecture around the city. Walk by shotgun homes — one of the most popular styles of Southern homes in the early 1860s — as well as Creole townhouses. Along the way, hear more about the city’s legendary voodoo practitioners such as Marie Laveau. Many New Orleans residents believe in the religion, and various ancient traditions and rituals are still observed.

Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street, located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, is known for its many bars and clubs. With over 17 million visitors annually, it’s no secret that it has become one of the main attractions of the city.

Voodoo Authentica

Since the 1990s, Voodoo Authentica has been crafting handmade voodoo dolls, gris-gris bags and more from Dumaine Street in the French Quarter. This is just another legendary location that visitors are pointed towards during a Witches Brew Tours voodoo tour.

Marie Laveau House of Voodoo

Located in the famously haunted French Quarter, Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo offers a variety of spiritual and religious items to visitors. These range from tribal masks to charms and each has its own specific purpose and meaning. During a tour with Witches Brew Tours, guests are taken past this amazing shop.

Louis Armstrong Park

Once you leave the cemetery, head to the old train station, which is now a visitor center, to take a quick break before going to Louis Armstrong Park, home of Congo Square. Your guide shares stories of large gatherings that took place here in the 1800s, including voodoo rituals. Please note: Expect to walk at a leisurely pace and cover about one mile during your 2-hour tour. Comfortable walking shoes and water bottles are recommended.

Congo Square

Congo Square is an open space within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans. The Tremé neighborhood is famous for its history of African American music.

Jackson Square

The beautiful landmark known as Jackson Square is named after the legendary General Jackson who led soldiers to victory during the Battle of New Orleans. On a Witches Brew tour, you’ll pass this location and get to view the statue of Jackson.

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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 (45)

Dorie_F

Nov 2022

We had a wonderful experience with William. He was quite knowledgeable about NOLA and voodoo too! The pace was nice and the stops were informative. I highly recommend him for your tour guide and the tour in general.

GNoland

Jul 2022

Our guide was nice, but was a bit long winded. We found the tour boring and misleading. We couldn’t go into the cemetery, as that is only done by a different company and our guide didn’t always answer our questions.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

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AthenaKe

Mar 2022

William was a great tour guide. He was very informative and engaging. We really enjoyed the history. I would recommend!