Adults Only Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans

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New Orleans, USA

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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.

What's Included

  • Licensed, insured, and bonded tour operator
  • Walking tour with in-person guide
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting Location

Meeting point

1201 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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We meet near the corner of St. Louis Street and Basin Street.

End point

Jackson Square, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Our tour ends at Jackson Square

Start Time • 11:00 AM

What To Expect

Basin St. Station

The meeting point for our tour.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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).
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congo Square

One of the most important sites in New Orleans for African-American and Voodoo history.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dauphine 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.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Conjure New Orleans

Our mid-point break.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square

Our end point.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-175552P5

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