Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans

Outty Ranking 76 4.9 · 187 traveler reviews1.8 hoursFrom $40

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76/100

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4.9/5

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Is Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans worth booking?

Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans is a 1.8-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $40 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 187 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
4.9/5 (187)
Duration
1.8 hours
From
$40 per person

The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage to support their understanding and service to the religion. This is the only Voodoo/Vo

What you get

    About this experience

    The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage to support their understanding and service to the religion. This is the only Voodoo/Vodou tour offered in New Orleans that is lead by a High Priestess of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. Malika/Osheyo Amanzi has additional initiations as an Isefa and Olorisa. Her bloodline can be traced back to the coast of Virgina and the Carolinas, home of the Gullah-Geechee who have their own West African-based religions, as well as Nigeria and Kenya.

    What's included

    Included

    • Thoroughly enjoyable experience with a Vodou Priestess

    What you'll see and do

    1. Congo Square

      Hear about the origins of Vodou in the actual place where the enslaved often worshipped. Explore the impetus of every Hollywood stereotype shown in the media. Learn about why there's so much misinformation about Vodou, and most importantly, the Truth.

      30 minutes here

    2. Louis Armstrong Park

      Visit the Egun tree, and learn all about the role ancestors play in Vodou/Voodoo. Find out what kind of offerings are commonly left and why; which offerings are left to which deities, and for what reason.

      30 minutes here

    3. French Quarter

      Visit the site where Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau lived, healed and worshipped. Learn all about the facts, the folklore, and the mystery surrounding the Spirit of New Orleans. Find out the truth about Voodoo Dolls, and have all your questions answered by an initiated High Priestess of Louisiana Plantation Vodou.

      30 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    Check in with your guide underneath the archway of the main entrance at Armstrong Park.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Check in with your guide underneath the archway of the main entrance at Armstrong Park.

    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
    Thu, Fri, Sat
    Group size
    Up to 9 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Anansi's Daughters

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

    Sunday Drum Circle, Congo SquareLearn about King Buddy Bolden, the Father of Jazz on the Music and Black History TourHigh Priestess Malika doing a Music and Black History tour in front of Mahalia Jackson TheaterMarie Laveau's addressThe birthplace of JazzVisit the Egun (Ancestor) Tree, a tree that has seen over 300 years of Vodou (Voodoo) rituals!

    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 186 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    6 mentions

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

    Traveler reviews

    186 verified traveler reviews for Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    472savannahn · July 2026

    Great!

    This was epic! Our guide, Malika, explained things very well and was happily open to questions

    Response from the operator: Thank you! It was truly my pleasure. We hope you take more tours with us in the future!

    via Tripadvisor

    Bruce_A · June 2026

    Solid tour, but could have been better

    The tour guide was knowledgeable and dispelled many myths about voodoo. However, she was a bit ADHD and would jump between thoughts, and so I struggled to keep track of who was who and what they symbolized. Also, my friend on the trip is from Ghana and he disagreed with the tour guide's explanations. She made her explanation sound like the dominant form of spirituality on Africa, when in reality each region/tribe has its own beliefs (of which she was mainly speaking about a Nigerian spiritual system).

    Response from the operator: We hope you enjoyed your time in New Orleans. I’m glad you noted I made it clear that my information was Nigerian, as that’s where my initiations were held; Ghana, your husband’s homeland, is a completely different country, and as I stated in the tour, West Africans are not one monolithic people, and in any one West African country, there are easily upwards of 50-100+ different languages. I can only share what I know, and make it clear where I learned the information/what country those traditions were born, and I’m glad to hear it sounds like I did that. The tour is also about Louisiana Plantation Vodou/Voodoo, as that’s the tradition in which I am a priestess~ again, not Ghana. I don’t believe the tour was advertised as speaking of Ghanaian tradition as the focal point.

    via Viator

    Jodi_H · May 2026

    Wonderful history lesson

    Our guide was wonderful and so very well educated on the history and culture of the area and Voodoo traditions.

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much! We hope you come back and take some of our other tours!

    via Viator

    cmlip · May 2026

    Malika Knows her Voodoo facts!

    Malika was one of the best tour guides I have ever had! She has so much fascinating information and dispelled all of the negative connotations Voodoo has. She truly gave us a masterclass and I could have listened to her for hours more! The best!

    Response from the operator: Thank you so much for the glowing review! We hope you return soon, and take more tours with us. 🥰

    via Tripadvisor

    Compass733496 · April 2026

    I’m doing all their tours now!

    10/10!! I did my research to find local tour guides as I’ve just moved back here and am leaning my own history more. I’ve even went back for more! I took the Black AF Ghost Tour with Rhodesia was SO amazing. She was honest, intelligent, vulnerable, funny, kind, knowledgeable- a natural tour guide with soul, love and a personal history to the city. I also took the Plantation Vodou Tour with Malika and had another amazing 10/10 day. They attract a wonderful tour group as well that were kind and fun to be with.

    Response from the operator: Aw, thank you so much, luv! Looking forward to connecting when you come back! 🥰

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    1.8 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Thu, Fri, Sat
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    65
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 76

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

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)61
    Booking momentum (14% weight)56
    Value for money (12% weight)66
    Listing quality (10% weight)78
    Local standing (8% weight)73
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans: questions travelers ask

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

    How much does Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans cost?

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    Prices start at $40 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 Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans take?

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    Plan for about 1.8 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 Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 187 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 Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans?

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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 Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans?

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    Around 65 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 1.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans 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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