Free Tours by Foot's voodoo tour of the French Quarter is the city's most unique experience, to discover the real truths behind the religion of voodoo, often led by an actual voodoo priest.
New Orleans Voodoo Tour
Summary Description
Highlights
- Learn about slavery and the Code Noir
- Get the truths on voodoo dolls, vevers, and gris-gris bags
- Visit the inside of a real voodoo temple
Description
Spirituality has been hidden among the slaves of the 1700s, popularized and commercialized by the famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau in the nineteenth century. And it still functions as an alternative religion in the modern-day city.
But how do you separate the facts from so much fiction, rumors, and superstitions?
How do you separate the theatrics of a ghost tour from the real thing?
Join Free Tours by Foot on our New Orleans Voodoo Tour as we seek to illuminate one of New Orleans’ most unique subcultures.
From its roots in West Africa to the modern-day temples inside the French Quarter, we will explore the history, culture, and beliefs of both historic and current practitioners.
Along the way, our guides will explain the truth behind the more popular superstitions and the meaning of some of the stranger rituals.
The tour ends with a stop inside a Voodoo temple and a chance to pick up some New Orleans “gris-gris” to take home!
Included / Excluded
- Licensed Local Tour Guide
- Digital Ticket
- Meet Fellow Travelers and Locals
- Food
- Gratuities
Start / End Locations
Start Location: Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- Tour is in English.
- 1.5 hours in duration
- The booking fee is optional.
- Participants must book in advance.
- Tour is in English.
- Tour runs on pay-what-you-like model
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Options and Pricing
| Free New Orleans Voodoo Tour | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (5 - 80 years) | $2.75 |
Points of interest
- Madame John’s Legacy, Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Voodoo Authentica Inc, Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Basin Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Louis Armstrong Park, North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
- New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, Dumaine Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Marie Laveau's Tomb, Conti Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Congo Square, North Rampart Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
About operator:
Tours by Foot is a group of fun-loving tour guides who have come together for a common cause: To teach history and entertain guests with creative tours and travel advice for the world's greatest cities.
Tours by Foot has partnered with expert local guides to offer thousands of walking tours for more than a decade and is among the top-rated walking tour companies in all our cities.
We offer both small-group/semi-private walking tours as well as walks that have no upfront costs so that everyone can enjoy fun, creative, and educational walking, food, bike, and bus tours for any travel budget.
Our guides have to work extra hard to entertain you and earn your appreciation. It's the best guarantee in the business!
We also offer private, fee-based tours for families, students, and any group looking for a more intimate and affordable sightseeing option.
We've been featured in travel guides like Lonely Planet, top press like the New York Times, and travel bloggers from all over the world. We have given tours to Hollywood stars, foreign ambassadors, and local elementary schools.
Basic Information
- Duration: 1.5 hours
- Trip difficulty: Easy
- Max Group Size: 25
- Category: Walking & Bike Tours
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