Small-Group Voodoo Tour in New Orleans
from $49.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
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.
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
We'll meet inside the New Orleans Playing Card Company located at 523 Dumaine St.
Itinerary
- 1Congo Square
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.
- 2French Quarter
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.
- 3Voodoo Authentica
When finishing the tour at Voodoo Authentica your guide will explain the altars and artifacts that you will see inside and answer your questions.
What's included
- Narration with licensed guide
Not included
- Gratuities
Good to know
- 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
