1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Daily Tour
15 people
English
Learn about the history of voodoo in New Orleans and the life of the Voodoo Queen herself, Marie Laveau, with this guided tour. Your local guide will take you through town, providing commentary about the history and architecture of the French Quarter and voodoo and how it's practiced. You'll also visit a few voodoo shops.
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free