New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

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About this activity

Take a spirited journey with an expert historical guide through the shadowy streets of the French Quarter as you learn of ghosts, gris-gris, Voodoo, and Witchery and discover why New Orleans is the World’s most haunted and magical city! Uncover the secret history of European Witchcraft and folk magic, and the powerful practitioners who engaged in these forbidden arts and became the inspiration for American Horror Story: Coven. Delve into the macabre world of occult beliefs, folk magic, demonic possession, ghostly apparitions, and vengeful hauntings as our expert guides bring history to life with chilling tales of the past. Immerse yourself in gruesome accounts of rituals gone wrong, explore the mysteries of New Orleans Voodoo, and visit the infamous LaLaurie Mansion.

You'll also gain exclusive access to a real Witch coven's temple hidden in the heart of the French Quarter, where your group will get to take part in a ritual and cast a spell.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 26 people
People per booking: 1–26
Guide: English
Operated by: New Orleans Spirits & Spells Tours

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Participate in a ritual and cast a powerful group spell
Included: Exclusive access to a witch coven's temple

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Parking Fees

Itinerary

Hex: Old World Witchery

10 min

Your tour departs from Hex and ends there with a spellcasting ritual in a real Witches' temple and the magical fountain in its hidden brick courtyard.
Old Ursuline Convent Museum

15 min

See the Ursuline Convent, where you'll learn about the miracles that women working together can create and the power of women healers.
Chartres Street

10 min

Learn about Mary Oneida Toups and her very real Coven of Witches that served as the inspiration for American Horror Story: Coven.
Stop 4

15 min

Learn how one of New Orleans' most popular restaurants pays nightly homage to its resident ghost!
Voodoo Authentica

10 min

Learn the storied history of Voodoo in New Orleans and, during the 4pm tour, enter a real Voodoo supply shop!
Stop 6

15 min

Visit the dark side of the French Quarter where malevolent spirits crossed into our world and brutal ritual murders repeated themselves, reminding us not to call up what we can't put down!
Lalaurie Mansion

15 min

Experience one of the world's most infamous haunted houses and learn about the true story of the mad Madame Delphine Lalaurie while learning how to repel negativity!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hex: Old World Witchery is located in the French Quarter at 1219 Decatur Street.

End point

Hex: Old World Witchery is located in the French Quarter at 1219 Decatur Street.

Using your ticket

Tour meets at Hex: Old World Witchery, 1219 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70119.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
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Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.