New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the French Quarter's voodoo history
- Visit Marie Laveau's tomb at St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- Learn about voodoo's African roots
- Discover voodoo's influence on New Orleans culture
- Hear tales of famous voodoo practitioners
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour through historic New Orleans
- Visit to iconic voodoo landmarks
- Insight into voodoo's cultural significance
- Food and beverages
Itinerary
This hour and half tour is offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30pm departing from Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop, between Bourbon and Royal Streets. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. The tour operates rain or shine. This tour is not recommended for younger children. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.
This educational, historical, walking tour which includes Bourbon Street, dispels the Hollywood myths and stigma surrounding the most misunderstood and fear religions in the world.
Hear the tales of Old New Orleans when a hysteria gripped the city for over one hundred years.
The Orleans Ballroom at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is the oldest in New Orleans and is said to be haunted by a girl dancing.
Pass by: View the birthplace of New Orleans as you hear the stories of our most famous Voodoo, Marie Laveau
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Photography is allowed, but be respectful of sacred sites.
- The tour operates rain or shine; check the weather forecast before attending.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a leisurely walk through historic areas with uneven surfaces.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Traveler reviews
Yikes, the scariest part was how bad the tour was.
I was looking forward to learning more about voodoo history and culture, but this tour was not that. This was the most confusing and uninformative tour I have ever been on. The guide did not speak to us as we walked from one location to the next. We heard a total of four stories and there was no clear connection between them. On multiple occasions, the guide was side tracked by other patron questions and never spoke about how any of it connected to voodoo history at all. On one occasion I had to help keep the guide on track in her own story. None of it was clear and was a waste of an hour and a half.
Take on a Friday to get Julia
Julia was a wealth of information, and accurately introduced voodoo to us, explaining its history, current usage, and dispelling the perceived societal myths that the uninformed hold as common knowledge. Absolutely unbelievable!
Good tour
Kristy was a good tour guide. Showed photos of ghosts, which were amazing and which i have never seen before. Talked a bit abt vampires (incl stuff w prostitutes coming from france), but more abt interwiew w a vampire movie.
Very interesting tour....
Very interesting tour. Didn’t know much about Voodoo before the tour. Juliet our guide was very knowledgeable and lovely. I learned a lot about how the religion developed in the melting pot of cultures in New Orleans etc. It really is a lecture. Exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend taking the tour early in your stay as there are so many things to look out for now with the added knowledge.
learn the history of voodoo in New Orleans
Our tour guide was very eloquent and knowledgeable - this is not a shock horror scary tour but one that informs about the voodoo practices ad its history