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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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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Tarawilliams21
Apr 14, 2024
Informative and Entertaining Tour - Our tour was fun and incredibly informative - we continued talking about the things we learned for the rest of the day! Our tour guide Doug was passionate and so knowledgeable about the real history of voodoo and the local area; he was also a great storyteller! Everyone in our group said we would definitely come back for another tour.
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Stay16995395007
Apr 6, 2024
I Got Educated, Not Hungover - I've always wanted to go to New Orleans. There is so much history and I wanted to explore all of it, but first I really wanted to learn about the voodoo culture. Thanks to my tour guide Doug. I learned so much more then I ever expected to in an hour and a half tour. Doug is very knowledgeable about New Orleans and all the different cultures that were brought together to make NOLA what it is today and has stories to go with all of it. Not only is Doug very knowledgeable he is also very entertaining and I promise that you will not be board. I would have loved to do another tour to hear more stories, but unfortunately I had to go back home. If you want a great tour with lots of history. Sign up for this one. I promise you won't regret it and don't wait until the last say of your trip like I did. You may want to take another tour. I left NOLA educated not hungover. Thank you Doug
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Julia
Jan 8, 2024
Fantastic historic and informative tour! - This was an absolutely fabulous tour. Doug is an incredible guide; he’s very knowledgeable, clearly passionate about the subject matter, and loves New Orleans deeply. Not only is this tour fun, it also includes a ton of interesting history, and takes visitors around beautiful areas of New Orleans. Highly recommend this for anyone interesting in learning more about the history of voodo, and New Orleans on the whole!
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771oliviau
Jan 4, 2024
Great NOLA tour! - Such a great tour. So many amazing stories and Charlie was a very entertaining tour guide that knew lots of info.
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Jennifer_m
Dec 31, 2023
We had our voodoo tour... - We had our voodoo tour with the 'crazy guy in the fur coat,' Doug, who was entertaining, energetic, knowledgeable and educational. He was so respectful of what New Orleans Voodoo is that we told our friends about it and they booked for a tour that very evening. We loved it!! Thank you.
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Jen313
Dec 28, 2023
Facinating true history well presented - Appreciated the effort that went into researching history for this tour. Our guide had done extensive research and written the tour. Very impressed with his efforts to place the stories in historically accurate settings, dramatize the events and add entertaining anecdotes. I'm not into witchcraft or horror, but appreciated the history and lack of focus on the "take a picture and see if you can see the ghost in that corner" crap!
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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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