New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour

Outty Ranking 56 4.3 · 88 traveler reviews1.5 hoursFrom $30

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56/100

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4.3/5

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Is New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour worth booking?

New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour is a 1.5-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 88 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
56 / 100
Rating
4.3/5 (88)
Duration
1.5 hours
From
$30 per person

The famous Voodoo History tour explores the mysterious world of Voodoo in New Orleans. This is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the tales of Old New Orleans. This tour dispels the Hollywood myths and portrays the true

What you get

    About this experience

    The famous Voodoo History tour explores the mysterious world of Voodoo in New Orleans. This is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the tales of Old New Orleans. This tour dispels the Hollywood myths and portrays the true Voodoo of New Orleans.

    What's included

    Included

    • Local guide
    • 90-minute Voodoo walking tour

    Not included

    • Food and drinks
    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop

      This hour and half tour is offered Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 7:30pm departing from Rev. Zombie's Voodoo Shop, between Bourbon and Royal Streets. Please arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. The tour operates rain or shine. This tour is not recommended for younger children. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

      15 minutes here

    2. Bourbon Street

      This educational, historical, walking tour which includes Bourbon Street, dispels the Hollywood myths and stigma surrounding the most misunderstood and fear religions in the world.

      15 minutes here

    3. Royal Street

      Hear the tales of Old New Orleans when a hysteria gripped the city for over one hundred years.

      15 minutes here

    4. The Orleans Ballroom at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel is the oldest in New Orleans and is said to be haunted by a girl dancing.

      15 minutes here · Admission not included

    5. Congo Square

      View the birthplace of New Orleans as you hear the stories of our most famous Voodoo, Marie Laveau

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    725 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    725 St. Peter St. in the French Quarter

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Fri, Sat, Sun
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Haunted History Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 88 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    88 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    197meridethb · June 2026

    Voodoo tour with Juliet- You won't regret it!!

    Juliet was the tour guide for our Voodoo Tour. We had two teens and an 11 year old in our group. We all enjoyed Juliet and the she was so knowledgeable and kept us fully engaged the whole tour! If you're in New Orleans it is absolutely a great way to spend a few hours! Definitely worth the cost of a ticket and a few hours!!

    via Tripadvisor

    cleod598 · February 2026

    Yikes, the scariest part was how bad the tour was.

    I was looking forward to learning more about voodoo history and culture, but this tour was not that. This was the most confusing and uninformative tour I have ever been on. The guide did not speak to us as we walked from one location to the next. We heard a total of four stories and there was no clear connection between them. On multiple occasions, the guide was side tracked by other patron questions and never spoke about how any of it connected to voodoo history at all. On one occasion I had to help keep the guide on track in her own story. None of it was clear and was a waste of an hour and a half.

    via Tripadvisor

    K8054CQdanae · January 2026

    Take on a Friday to get Julia

    Julia was a wealth of information, and accurately introduced voodoo to us, explaining its history, current usage, and dispelling the perceived societal myths that the uninformed hold as common knowledge. Absolutely unbelievable!

    via Tripadvisor

    darrylg665 · December 2025

    Good tour

    Kristy was a good tour guide. Showed photos of ghosts, which were amazing and which i have never seen before. Talked a bit abt vampires (incl stuff w prostitutes coming from france), but more abt interwiew w a vampire movie.

    via Tripadvisor

    Barbara_H · December 2025

    Very interesting tour....

    Very interesting tour. Didn’t know much about Voodoo before the tour. Juliet our guide was very knowledgeable and lovely. I learned a lot about how the religion developed in the melting pot of cultures in New Orleans etc. It really is a lecture. Exactly what I was looking for. Would recommend taking the tour early in your stay as there are so many things to look out for now with the added knowledge.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Fri, Sat, Sun
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    31
    Verdict
    Worth a Look

    Why this scores 56

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)55
    Review evidence (18% weight)52
    Booking momentum (14% weight)46
    Value for money (12% weight)72
    Listing quality (10% weight)62
    Local standing (8% weight)10
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour take?

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    Plan for about 1.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.

    Is New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 88 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour?

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    Around 31 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 1.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New Orleans?

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    New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

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    February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New Orleans?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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