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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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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Licensed, insured, and bonded tour operator
Walking tour with in-person guide
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure Point
1201 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
We meet near the corner of St. Louis Street and Basin Street.
Return Details
Jackson Square, 701 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Our tour ends at Jackson Square
Basin St. Station, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States The meeting point for our tour. 15 minutes
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States 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). 15 minutes
Congo Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States One of the most important sites in New Orleans for African-American and Voodoo history. 15 minutes
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. 15 minutes
Conjure New Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Our mid-point break. 15 minutes
Jackson Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Our end point. 15 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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
Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted
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.
Beverly D
22 Jun 2025
Our tour guide Doug was great. Very animated and made the tour fun. He had so many voodoo stories to tell and a good number of place to stop at and explain.
ConstancePowell
26 May 2025
This is by far the best walking tour I've gone on! So informative, and the guide is so passionate about the subject of the real Marie Laveau and voodoo misconceptions. Would recommend this one to anyone who wants to have fun and learn along the way. Thanks for an awesome time, Doug!
Curious43181
16 May 2025
Doug was amazing. Highly recommend! Great storyteller and smoothly moved from the cenetary to Jackson square with plenty of stories along the way.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
Hottest Hell Tours - Adults Only
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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