New Orleans French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour
by French Quarter Phantoms
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$42Overview
This walking tour of about 1 hour and 45 minutes covers the French Quarter's key historic sites and Voodoo heritage in New Orleans. A Master Storyteller leads the group through Congo Square, where the early history of voodoo, the slave trade, and indigenous peoples is explained. The tour visits the former residence of Marie Laveau, the well-known Voodoo Queen, describing her work and the home's role as a shelter for orphans and Choctaw vendors. The route also includes Bourbon Street, where participants learn about its naming, fame, and local attitudes, plus the Old French Opera House. The group stops at Preservation Hall to hear about its significance as a music venue and its dedication to preserving New Orleans music traditions. Along Royal Street, the guide discusses the State Supreme Court building and notable Louisiana politicians such as Huey P. Long and Edwin Edwards, as well as the Plessy vs. Ferguson case. The tour continues to Voodoo Authentica, a cultural center and collection focused on voodoo. Finally, it reaches Jackson Square, where visitors see St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and encounter artists, musicians, and tarot card readers, alongside extensive historical context. The tour includes all fees and taxes and is suitable for all ages.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Congo Square
Learn about early voodoo practices, the slave trade, and the indigenous peoples of New Orleans at this historic site.
10 min
Marie Laveau's Former Residence
Visit the place where the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau lived and worked, which also served as a shelter for orphans and Choctaw vendors.
10 min
Bourbon Street
Hear how Bourbon Street got its name, why it is famous, locals' complex views on its reputation, and the history of the Old French Opera House.
Preservation Hall
Explore one of America’s notable music venues, learning about its history, musicians, and efforts to preserve New Orleans music traditions.
10 min
Royal Street
See the State Supreme Court building and learn about Louisiana politicians such as Huey P. Long and Edwin Edwards, plus the Plessy vs. Ferguson case.
15 min
Voodoo Authentica
Visit the Voodoo Cultural Center and Collection focused on voodoo artifacts and culture.
15 min
Jackson Square
View St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and encounter artists, musicians, and tarot card readers while hearing extensive historical information.
15 min
Meeting point
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 Square at the center of the French Quarter
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour
by French Quarter Phantoms
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$42Overview
This walking tour of about 1 hour and 45 minutes covers the French Quarter's key historic sites and Voodoo heritage in New Orleans. A Master Storyteller leads the group through Congo Square, where the early history of voodoo, the slave trade, and indigenous peoples is explained. The tour visits the former residence of Marie Laveau, the well-known Voodoo Queen, describing her work and the home's role as a shelter for orphans and Choctaw vendors. The route also includes Bourbon Street, where participants learn about its naming, fame, and local attitudes, plus the Old French Opera House. The group stops at Preservation Hall to hear about its significance as a music venue and its dedication to preserving New Orleans music traditions. Along Royal Street, the guide discusses the State Supreme Court building and notable Louisiana politicians such as Huey P. Long and Edwin Edwards, as well as the Plessy vs. Ferguson case. The tour continues to Voodoo Authentica, a cultural center and collection focused on voodoo. Finally, it reaches Jackson Square, where visitors see St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and encounter artists, musicians, and tarot card readers, alongside extensive historical context. The tour includes all fees and taxes and is suitable for all ages.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
Congo Square
Learn about early voodoo practices, the slave trade, and the indigenous peoples of New Orleans at this historic site.
10 min
Marie Laveau's Former Residence
Visit the place where the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau lived and worked, which also served as a shelter for orphans and Choctaw vendors.
10 min
Bourbon Street
Hear how Bourbon Street got its name, why it is famous, locals' complex views on its reputation, and the history of the Old French Opera House.
Preservation Hall
Explore one of America’s notable music venues, learning about its history, musicians, and efforts to preserve New Orleans music traditions.
10 min
Royal Street
See the State Supreme Court building and learn about Louisiana politicians such as Huey P. Long and Edwin Edwards, plus the Plessy vs. Ferguson case.
15 min
Voodoo Authentica
Visit the Voodoo Cultural Center and Collection focused on voodoo artifacts and culture.
15 min
Jackson Square
View St Louis Cathedral, The Cabildo, and encounter artists, musicians, and tarot card readers while hearing extensive historical information.
15 min
Meeting point
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 Square at the center of the French Quarter
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.