Voodoo Tour: Explore New Orleans' Mystical Heritage

Uncover the mysterious and captivating history of Voodoo in New Orleans on this haunted tour. Explore sacred sites, learn about different Voodoo practices, and unravel the truth behind the myths.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basin St. Station - The meeting point for our tour.
  • 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).
  • Congo Square - One of the most important sites…
What's Included
  • Licensed, insured, and bonded tour operator
  • Walking tour with in-person guide
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information

Encompassed by enigma, driven by compelling rhythms, and explored by the most enthralling— and potent— deities of current theology, voodoo has been captivating outsiders since its genesis in New Orleans.
Your expedition initiates on Basin Street, in close proximity to the renowned tomb deemed to hold the remains of Marie Laveau herself. Following a brief…

Location
1201 St Louis St
Saint Louis Street
We meet near the corner of St. Louis Street and Basin Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Venture611949
Feb 23, 2025
Excellent voodoo tour - Doug was an amazing tour guide! We really loved the well researched information he provided during this tour. Such a cool place and story, and it was nice to understand the truth. Thank you!
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B5952bumatthewa
Feb 22, 2025
Best real of Voodoo in New Orleans. - Doug was awsome! Knowledgeable and friendly. Would recommend to anyone who wants to learn the real voodoo history of New Orleans.
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Cassandram_p
Feb 18, 2025
Take this Tour!! - Had the best time learning about Voo Doo’s rich history in New Orleans. Doug the guide was incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining. He really gave an accurate tour with many famous stops built in.
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Jennifer_b
Dec 12, 2024
Doug is awesome and so is this tour! - Doug is awesome! There isn't much to "see" on this tour but he does a great job of painting a picture to help you envision things. Doug welcomed questions and by the end of the tour had me loving Marie Laveau too! I highly recommend this tour!
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O2479lvanneh
Nov 14, 2024
Excellent tour - Jeremy made this tour really enjoyable. We particularly liked how he spoke to us about the historical context and was clearly about what was factual and what was legend. He made sure that the wheelchair user with us was always considered. Highly recommend!
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Micaela_l
Oct 22, 2024
This is the only voodoo tour you should take in New Orleans. - This is the only voodoo tour you should take in New Orleans. It was informative about the actual history and concepts of voodoo and we learned a lot while also gaining an appreciation of Marie Laveau - a truly amazing historical figure. Our tour guide was interesting and kept things fun and light, a great story teller.
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212kelsyt
Aug 17, 2024
Doug was FANTASTIC! - My husband and I ended up being the only ones on the tour with Doug today and it was nothing short of fantastic! It was amazing to hear the ACTUAL history of VooDoo, with comparisons drawn between the religion and other paths. He told us at the beginning he hoped we’d come to love Marie Laveau as much as he does, and I’d have to say we were quite taken with her by the end. Doug had so much knowledge about our stops, but also a great deal of RESPECT for the history, culture, and practice all together. He was entertaining and funny— it didn’t seem to make a lick of difference that he wasn’t speaking to a large crowd, he gave it 100%. 10/10 would go on any tour with him again!
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Rj2626
Jul 14, 2024
WHAT JUST HAPPENED. - Unclear…. But I’m pretty sure I just had the most amazing tour guide in New Orleans happen to me. Doug is a wordsmith and a performer. He’s a little bit of magic. He shared a wealth knowledge… so much about the ACTUAL history of Voodoo (let’s not get started on a certain cough show cough) and left me wanting more. If you’re looking for entertainment and a lesson rich in culture told by someone who is passionate about this city- pick Hottest Hell. Literal fire.
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Negrump
May 18, 2024
Recommended! - The Professor was an amazing guide, super funny and knowledgeable. Great for our bachelor trip group. Would do it again!
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Doreen_r
May 14, 2024
Doug - the man, the kilt - Informative and fun. Doug (man in kilt) was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Knew quite a bit about Marie Laveau and her life. I really enjoyed the tour.
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