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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We meet near the corner of St. Louis Street and Basin Street.
Our tour ends at Jackson Square
Itinerary
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1Basin St. Station
The meeting point for our tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St. 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).
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Congo Square
One of the most important sites in New Orleans for African-American and Voodoo history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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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 • Admission ticket free -
5
Our mid-point break.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Jackson Square
Our end point.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start 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.
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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