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Shrouded in mystery and secrecy – and often misrepresented by popular culture and Hollywood depictions – Voodoo has long held reign in New Orleans legends, folklore, and history.
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Live guidingEnglish
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Duration1.5 hours
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Includes
- Professional, Licensed Guide
- 6+ Stops Discussing Voodoo History & Culture
- Walk through Congo Square
- Gratuity
Highlights
- See one of the oldest homes in French Quarter and learn its ties to Voodoo
- Learn about Voodoo's reign in New Orleans
- Stop inside a Voodoo temple to pick up some New Orleans “gris-gris” to take home
- Uncover the dark history of slavery under Code Noir and it's impact on the city
Description
Taking a voodoo tour of the French Quarter is the city's most unique experience.
Shrouded in mystery and secrecy—and often misrepresented by nefarious ceremonies in Hollywood depictions—voodoo has long reigned in New Orleans legends, myths, and history.
Along the way, our guides will explain the truth behind the more popular superstitions and the meaning of some 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!
Sights, people, and topics we cover on the New Orleans Voodoo Tour include:
Congo Square: Explore the vibrant heart of New Orleans, where enslaved Africans once gathered to practice their cultural rituals and music, laying the foundation for the city’s rich Voodoo traditions.
Slavery and the Code Noir in colonial New Orleans: Uncover the dark history of slavery under the Code Noir and its profound impact on the city's culture and spirituality.
The Haitian Rebellions: Learn about the Haitian Rebellions and how they influenced the spread of Voodoo practices throughout New Orleans.
Marie Laveau, the “Voodoo Queen of New Orleans”: Discover the life and legends of Marie Laveau, the most famous Voodoo practitioner in history. Due to new security regulations by the Archdiocese of New Orleans pilgrimages, this tour does not visit St. Louis #1 Cemetery. Offerings to Marie Laveau's tomb are discouraged.
Voodoo Dolls, Vevers, and Gris-Gris Bags: Get hands-on with Voodoo artifacts, including dolls, vevers, and gris-gris bags, and learn their meanings and uses.
Saint John’s Eve and other Voodoo holidays: Celebrate the unique Voodoo holidays and traditions that shape New Orleans culture.
Voodoo Authentica and other modern temples: Visit contemporary Voodoo temples, including Voodoo Authentica, to witness modern practices and rituals.
And much more.
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Adults18-99 years
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Children0-17 years
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