Skull display at the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

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New Orleans Voodoo History Tour

The Real History Behind the Myths

A 90-minute walking tour through the French Quarter exploring the real history of voodoo in New Orleans. No jump scares, no Hollywood myths. Just good storytelling about one of the world's most misunderstood religions.

90 minutes

Up to 28 people

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90 minutes

Up to 28 people

Departs: 7:30 PM View 3 photos

✓Locally owned since 2009

Tour Highlights

✓Educational, not spooky — the real history behind the Hollywood myths
✓Experienced guides who know this material inside and out
✓Visit historically significant voodoo sites in the French Quarter
✓Learn how African, Caribbean, and Catholic traditions merged into something uniquely New Orleans
✓Small groups, conversational pace, questions welcome

About This Tour

This 90-minute walking tour digs into the real history of voodoo in New Orleans. How it arrived through the collision of African, Caribbean, and Catholic traditions. Why it gripped the city for over a hundred years. And what it actually is, versus what most people think. Your guide is an experienced storyteller who knows this material cold, and groups stay small enough that you can ask questions along the way.

You'll visit historically significant sites and hear about the figures and events that shaped voodoo culture in the city. The storytelling is engaging enough that you forget you're walking. Nobody is jumping out at you. But standing in front of the places where this history actually happened, hearing how fear and misunderstanding of an African religion consumed an entire city for over a century, the real stories hit differently than anything you'd get from a movie. What was it about New Orleans that made voodoo take root here and nowhere else in the United States?

Built for anyone who wants to understand New Orleans on a deeper level, not just get spooked. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. French Quarter meeting location provided in your confirmation email. Not recommended for younger children.

What's Included

★90-minute guided walking tour
★Experienced local storyteller guide
★Small group size

Not Included

—Food and drinks
—Gratuities

What to Bring

●Comfortable walking shoes
●Umbrella or poncho if rain is in the forecast
●Water bottle
●Camera (no videotaping please)

Departure Times

7:30 PM

Meeting Point

French Quarter meeting point

723 St. Peter Street, New Orleans, LA

Exact meeting location provided in your confirmation email. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should we tip our tour guides?▼

Absolutely! Tipping 15-20% of your tour cost is standard and greatly appreciated — similar to what you'd tip at a restaurant. Our guides are passionate locals who rely on tips as a significant part of their income. A great guide can make your experience unforgettable. If they do, let them know!

What happens if it rains?▼

Tours run rain or shine. If you show up in the rain, your guide will be there. We only cancel if conditions become dangerous, and in that case you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.

What is your cancellation policy?▼

Tours are non-refundable unless cancelled by the company or tour operators (typically due to dangerous weather like lightning or hurricanes). If you need to reschedule, contact us and we'll work with you to apply your payment to a different date or tour, subject to availability. We understand plans change — just give us as much notice as possible.

I'm trying to book for today, but there's no availability showing?▼

We close online booking several hours before each tour's departure time, and for some of our most popular tours, the cutoff can be even earlier. So if you're not seeing availability, it might mean the tour is full — but it might also just mean online booking has closed for the day.

Either way, chat with us. We can check directly with the tour operator and see if there's room. We've squeezed people in plenty of times, and it never hurts to ask.

Have more questions? Visit our FAQ page

Important Information

Not recommended for younger children.

Activity Level

Easy

Flat 1-mile walk through the French Quarter with frequent stops. Easy pace with plenty of time at each location.

What Guests Are Saying

“Customer service was astounding. We had to make so many changes to our reservation that I was embarrassed. G & G was timely and professional throughout. 100% recommended!”

★★★★★— Visitor from New Hampshirevia Direct

“I worked with Lenny to book tours for my company while we were in town for a conference. Lenny was amazing and accommodating. He helped me pick the right tours and even arranged transportation to the swamp!”

★★★★★— Tarah K.via Google