Adults Only - Voodoo History Guided Walking Tour in New Orleans

New Orleans, Guam

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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.

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Stop At: Basin St. Station, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3552

The meeting point for our tour.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 425 Basin St 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-3535

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).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Congo Square, 701 N Rampart St Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, LA 70116-3085

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

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Dauphine Street, Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA, USA

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Conjure New Orleans, 506 Dumaine St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3312

Our mid-point break.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234

Our end point.

Duration: 15 minutes

Inclusions

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

Exclusions

Alcoholic Beverages

Additional information

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
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
Most travelers can participate
Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking

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