Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Say goodbye to the typical tourist traps and embrace an intimate experience (9 people max!) where your questions and curiosity are not only encouraged but welcomed!
Witness over a dozen authentic Voodoo shrines and altars, scattered throughout the French Quarter. Among them, you'll discover the sacred tributes to the legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, a woman steeped in history and mystery.
This is not your typical sensationalized or frightful encounter. Instead, it's a mesmerizing journey that will enlighten you to the profound truths behind this ancient and misunderstood religion.
Unearth the fascinating spiritual practices, rich traditions, and cultural significance that breathe life into Voodoo. Unravel the threads of Voodoo's past and present, gaining deep insights into the who, why, and how it is passionately practiced in the vibrant city of New Orleans today. Open your mind, and let the truth and magic of the Voodoo religion leave you spellbound.
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Narration with licensed guide
Gratuities
Departure Point
600 Decatur St Suite 106, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
We'll meet at the base of staircase next to Kilwins at 620 Decatur Street
Congo Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States We will take some time to visit Congo Square- a sacred place for Voodoo rituals and a historically significant space for enslaved people in early New Orleans. 20 minutes
French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States We will walk the Quarter and see it through the lens of the enslaved experience and their religion of Voodoo. We will visit significant Voodoo points of interest and dig deep into its truths versus fiction. 60 minutes
Voodoo Authentica, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States When finishing the tour at Voodoo Authentica your guide will explain the altars and artifacts that you will see inside and answer your questions. 20 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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.
Paula H
17 Apr 2023
Our tour group was small which made it easier to hear the guide. Our guide was Evian (spelled like the water but pronounced differently) and they were very well informed. We met at American Townhouse Restaurant & Bar and then walked to Congo Square and through the French Quarter, stopping at various sites. The tour was about New Orleans vodou and it helped dispel any falsehoods about the practice - voodoo dolls are not part of the practice, just something for the tourists, etc.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
New Orleans Secrets Tours
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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