New Orleans French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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New Orleans, USA
- 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
All ages will enjoy this tour's mix of adventure, storytelling, and history while walking and learning through the heart of New Orleans. Not only is the city's music, culture, architecture, and food explained, but you'll gain an understanding of the French Quarter's layout and how to navigate the remainder of your trip. You'll hear the story of voodoo priestess, Marie Laveau, and walk by places such as Bourbon Street, Congo Square, and Jackson Square.
- Walk through Congo Square, the French Quarter, Bourbon Street ,and Jackson Square
- Watch history come to life with the magic of a master storyteller
- See the former home of Voodoo Priestess, Marie Laveau
- Learn about unique aspects of New Orleans architecture, food, culture, and music
What's Included
- 105 minute Walking Tour
- All Fees and Taxes
- led and narrated by a Master Story Teller
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Voodoo Lounge718 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Enter from the Orleans street side of the building and you will see our ticket office - it says TICKETS in neon above our window
End point
- Jackson SquareNew Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Jackson Square at the center of the French Quarter
Start time.11:00 am
Itinerary
1
Congo Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Original Spot Of The Home Of MARIE LAVEAU
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Bourbon Street (Pass By)
3
Preservation Hall
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Royal Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Voodoo Authentica
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
Jackson Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 163 reviews
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It was a great tour. Erin was very well versed in the voodoo culture and made the trip interesting. Plus we actually saw a woman doing a ritual at the tree in Congo Square.
Pepe was great. I appreciate him giving us the history of new orleans and being down to earth. Giving us the history known in New Orleans which is heavily linked to slave trade, how the art of voodoo began which has been heavily misunderstood due to Hollywood. The story of Madame Laveau what is known in New Orleans compared to what you find online. The impact of pirates. It was a fun and educational tour. This is my third time with different tour guides and this has my approval
Very thorough explanation and personal experience. Tour was worthwhile as the history and Mystical nature of NOLA is shared. Knowledgeable tour guides!
Good intro tour to the French quarter and Armstrong park. Very informative and enjoyed learning about Lafitte
Erin was a great tour guide! She was very knowledgeable and really helped us understand the past history of New Orleans and Voodoo.
It was a well paced tour that ambled, kept to the shade, was group-centered, and we learned a lot! Peppe was very knowledgeable about history and local lore and did a nice job of weaving the two together from a historical viewpoint.
Pepe gave a very engaging and informative talk guiding us through the French quarter. We learned a lot and had fun doing it. It allowed us to become more familiar with the city and it’s history.
This was one of the best walking tours I've ever taken! We learned so much from our guide Wolfy, who is super quick witted and passionate about the history of New Orleans. Highly recommend.
This was one of the best guided walking group-tours I have taken! She was very nice, kind, informative and entertaining!
If other walking tours are elementary school, she is phd! She was extremely smart and knowledgeable.
Our guide Wolfy was so knowledgeable, passionate, funny and a good time. As he guides you around the french quarter and gives you the history, it is obvious he loves what he does. I wish I would have taken them is tour in the beginning of my trip, that's how informative he was. I highly recommend him as a tour guide, you will enjoy it.
Pepe was the most knowledgeable historian in Nola!
He was not only knowledgeable but funny! Thank you!!
Pepe was wonderful and full of historical information and theories. He went beyond the popular legends and shared the local knowledge of New Orleans.
Wollfie was full of stories and historical facts. Great entertainer and very accommodating of questions.
Woofy was very heavy on the CRT, calling president Jackson genocide Jackson. Very Off putting. I’m here to learn about NO, not your politics!
He talked a lot but provided very little info about New Orleans in general and French quarter in particular.
Not recommended!
We received a wonderful intro to the French quarter and voodoo. I have been to New Orleans previously but had never taken a tour. Learned a lot about the area and happy to know the back story of the city.
Amazing tour, the best that we had in New Orleans. Tour guide Angela was the best, she is soooo good in telling stories. We got the most comprehensive story about New Orleans and French quarters as well as voodoo history. Highly recommended! Plus you get discount for hurricane cocktail :)
AMAZING tour, highly recommend! We did the French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour and Wolfy was our guide. Incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and engaging throughout the tour (and hilarious!!) Learned so much about New Orleans and Wolfys passion for history, the city, and for being a tour guide was evident throughout the tour. Tremendous experience and would love to attend one of his other tours!!
Angela was a stellar guide! It was so informative and fun, looking forward to booking another tour for next visit!
Good general introduction to NOLA- Robert was a great tour guide who told us lots of interesting stuff
It was a really interesting and informative tour. The guide knows a lot of stories about the French Quarter.
We would have liked a little more information about voodoo.
On the other hand, he brings the history to life and explains the stories by heart. Super cool!
Our guide was very knowledgeable in voodoo history while simultaneously aware of their limited perspective.
Bobby was awesome! He was super knowledgeable, funny and painted the history very clearly. When people had questions he was thoughtful and knew the answers.
Excellent guide...very informative, funny, and organized in taking us around the city. It was a hot day and she was thoughtful about keeping us in the shade, making sure we got cold water or bathroom breaks (if needed) along the way! Loved her!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Kevin, we're so thrilled you enjoyed your time with your master story teller! Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. We look forward to entertaining you again on your next trip to New Orleans! Thanks for choosing French Quarter Phantoms!
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Natasha
Erin is an enthusiastic, welcoming and easy-going guide. She mentioned a ton of different historical information with no hesitation to answer questions in detail. The language speed as well as the walking speed were comfy to get along.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Lukas, we're so thrilled you enjoyed your time with your master story teller, Erin! Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. We look forward to entertaining you again on your next trip to New Orleans! Thanks for choosing French Quarter Phantoms!
Keep it Kreepy,
Natasha
Fun tour ! Robert did great with making things so lovely while having accurate info it was great ! I would like to do more tours with them in the future
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Erykah, we're so thrilled you enjoyed your time with your master story teller, Robert! Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. We look forward to entertaining you again on your next trip to New Orleans! Thanks for choosing French Quarter Phantoms!
Keep it Kreepy,
Natasha
Nika was super knowledgeable about the history in New Orleans. She packed in so much information while making it fun to learn new things about the city!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Meghan, we're so thrilled you enjoyed your time with your master story teller, Nika! Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. We look forward to entertaining you again on your next trip to New Orleans! Thanks for choosing French Quarter Phantoms!
Keep it Kreepy,
Natasha
Wolfy was an incredible guide who was very knowledgeable about everything. thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend attending the one lead by Wolfy.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Welling, we're so thrilled you enjoyed your time with your master story teller, Wolfy! Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. We look forward to entertaining you again on your next trip to New Orleans! Thanks for choosing French Quarter Phantoms!
Keep it Kreepy,
Natasha
This was an amazing tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and showed us such an in-depth tour of New Orleans. I would 100% recommend especially if traveling solo and want to explore the city.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Anisa, we're so thrilled you enjoyed your time with your master story teller! Thanks for taking a moment to leave us a review. We look forward to entertaining you again on your next trip to New Orleans! Thanks for choosing French Quarter Phantoms!
Keep it Kreepy,
Natasha
We absolutely loved this tour! Our tour guide was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and the FQ as well as explaining a lot about voodoo and the role it’s played in the city. It was not a sensationalist / gimmicky tour but really went into the actual history and people who make New Orleans what it is.
Mannnnn. Give Nika not only a raise but make her President of America. I’ve been on a lot of tours and this was my favorite. Not only was she well informed. Above and beyond educated on these topics. Her energy and her excitment about the topics at hand are unmatched. She is amazing. Nika for President 2024
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