Spirits & Spells: New Orleans Ghost Walk

Culture & history Tours Activities Good for groups Guided tours Neighborhood tours For adults Ghost & vampire tours Sightseeing Hidden gems

Discover New Orleans' haunted past on a ghost and voodoo walking tour, exploring eerie mansions, voodoo rituals, and the city's unique blend of Italian influence.

Highlights

  • Explore haunted mansions and eerie alleyways of New Orleans.
  • Unveil the mystique of voodoo rituals and sacred sites.
  • Learn about voodoo queen Marie Laveau's lasting legacy.
  • Discover hidden Italian influences in New Orleans' history.
  • Immerse in ghost stories and supernatural legends on a guided tour.

Description

Step into the enchanting streets of New Orleans, where history, mystery, and magic seamlessly converge in an unforgettable walking tour. This journey takes you deep into the heart of the city's haunted past, blending the eerie allure of ghosts and voodoo with the timeless charm of Italian influences that have shaped the fabric of New Orleans. Prepare to uncover a world where the supernatural and cultural history collide, creating an experience like no other. As you begin your tour, you'll be greeted by expert guides who are well-versed in the rich, enigmatic history of New Orleans. They will lead you through the city's historic neighborhoods, where every corner tells a story, and every building holds secrets from the past. This is no ordinary tour—it’s a captivating odyssey that takes you beyond the tourist spots and into the realm of the unknown. The tour starts with an introduction to the haunted mansions and eerie alleyways that line the streets of the French Quarter and beyond. As you walk, your guide will regale you with chilling tales of the spectral inhabitants who still linger in the shadows. These ghosts are said to haunt the same streets where generations of New Orleanians have lived, worked, and celebrated, leaving behind stories that transcend time. From restless spirits to tragic love stories, each tale is steeped in the history and culture of this hauntingly beautiful city. The energy shifts as you enter each location, immersing you in the atmospheric charm of New Orleans' haunted history. As the tour progresses, you'll find yourself transported into the mysterious world of voodoo, a spiritual practice that has long been intertwined with the city’s history. Your guide will introduce you to the legends surrounding New Orleans’ most famous voodoo queen, Marie Laveau, and explain how voodoo has played an integral role in shaping the culture and beliefs of the city. You’ll unravel the mystique behind rituals, potions, and sacred sites, discovering how this ancient practice continues to influence life in New Orleans today. Whether it’s the symbolic meaning behind voodoo dolls or the sacred rituals that call upon spirits for protection and guidance, this segment of the tour will leave you with a deeper understanding of this mystical tradition.

Includes

Local tour guide Walking Tour

Important Information

  • The walking tour takes approximately two hours and covers a distance of around 2.4 kilometers, so wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. The tour is not recommended for children under 13 years of age. The tour may be canceled in case of adverse weather conditions and refunds will be issued in these cases. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the memorable experience of haunted houses, funeral rites and voodoo practices. This Tour is not Private. Important notice for last minute bookings (on the same day or from one day to the next): in case of lack of places the customer will be placed on the day following the booked date. If the chosen time is not available, you will be transferred to another time on the same day, for example, if you choose the time of 4:00 pm and thebox office closes at that time, you will be transferred to the first available time, 6:30 pm subject to availability. We will not accept subsequent complaints or refund requests.

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