Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour

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About this activity

Take a stroll down through the supernatural realm of New Orleans. This private tour led by one of our local lore experts include the city's most famous voodoo queen. The walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and explores many famous locations. Your group will discover the architecture of the French Quarter and visit the home of Marie Laveau, the powerful priestess who practiced the religion in and around the quarter in the 1800s. New Orleans’ history and culture are ever-present in the colorful homes, above-ground tombs, and voodoo legends that you will unearth on this mesmerizing tour. While we do visit the outside of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and explore cemetery topics and grave culture, we do not enter any cemeteries on this tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Witches Brew Tours

What is included

Included

Included: Private professional guide for your group of up to 16 travelers

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Stop 1

30 min

Meet your guide at the Witches Brew Gallery in the French Quarter 30 minutes prior to tour to start your voodoo and cemetery walking tour of New Orleans.
French Quarter

30 min

As you stroll through the streets of the French Quarter, learn about New Orleans history and the classic architecture around the city. Walk by shotgun homes — one of the most popular styles of Southern homes in the early 1860s — as well as Creole townhouses. Along the way, hear more about the city’s legendary voodoo practitioners such as Marie Laveau. Many New Orleans residents believe in the religion, and various ancient traditions and rituals are still observed.
Bourbon Street

Bourbon Street, located in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, is known for its many bars and clubs. With over 17 million visitors annually, it’s no secret that it has become one of the main attractions of the city.
Congo Square

Congo Square is an open space within Louis Armstrong Park, which is located in the Tremé neighborhood of New Orleans. The Tremé neighborhood is famous for its history of African American music.
Louis Armstrong Park

30 min

Your guide shares stories of large gatherings that took place here in the 1800s, including voodoo rituals.

Please note: Expect to walk at a leisurely pace and cover about one mile during your 90 minute tour. Comfortable walking shoes and water bottles are recommended.
Voodoo Authentica

Since the 1990s, Voodoo Authentica has been crafting handmade voodoo dolls, gris-gris bags and more from Dumaine Street in the French Quarter. This is just another legendary location that visitors are pointed towards during a Witches Brew Tours voodoo tour.
Jackson Square

The beautiful landmark known as Jackson Square is named after the legendary General Jackson who led soldiers to victory during the Battle of New Orleans. On a Witches Brew tour, you’ll pass this location and get to view the statue of Jackson.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

At Witches Brew Gallery & Haunted Sanctuary

End point

Tour ends near Jackson Square in the French Quarter.

Using your ticket

The tour guide will collect $1 from each customer for entrance into the cemetery. This fee is charged by the New Orleans Archdiocese.

SAFETY NOTES FROM LOCAL OPERATOR:

We will require masks to be worn by all guests.

We will be testing temperatures at check in.

Managers and check in specialists will wear gloves and masks.

All tour guides will be provided with and required to wear masks.

Tour groups will be kept to 50% capacity.

Most public restrooms and bars are still closed, so there will be no bathroom or bar breaks.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour does not go inside any cemeteries.
All guides are licensed by the City of New Orleans
Bring bottled water. Weather conditions can become increasingly hot in the summer months and drinking water is necessary to prevent dehydration
While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in the historic French Quarter present challenges. Please book accordingly.