New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour 2 hr

Discover the history and traditions behind New Orleans Voodoo on a guided walk through places connected to the city’s spiritual past. This New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour begins near Basin Street, where your guide introduces the differences between Haitian Voodoo, New Orleans Voodoo, Santeria, and Hoodoo.

Continue to Congo Square, a sacred gathering place, then visit the former home of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Along the way, hear how spiritual practices, ancestor worship, and local history shaped the city. Your guide also separates fact from fiction in stories about voodoo dolls and zombies, and shares the history of Sanite Dede, the woman who helped pave the way for Laveau. The walk explores the cultural forces and historical events behind traditions often misunderstood or misrepresented.

With an in-person English-speaking guide and a two-hour route through historic New Orleans, this tour offers a grounded perspective on the city’s spiritual heritage. Meet on the St. Louis side of the Basin Street Station Visitors' Center, then set out to explore the stories and landmarks that bring New Orleans Voodoo to life.