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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet inside the New Orleans Playing Card Company located at 523 Dumaine St.
Itinerary
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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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
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Additional info
- 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
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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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