New Orleans: 2-Hour French Quarter History and Voodoo Tour

French Quarter Walking Tour in New Orleans with Licensed Guide

This guided walking tour through New Orleans’ French Quarter suits visitors interested in history, culture, and architecture.

Description

Follow a licensed guide and master storyteller through the French Quarter to explore its rich past and unique heritage. Begin your tour at Congo Square, learning about voodoo, the slave trade, and the indigenous peoples of New Orleans. Hear about Marie Laveau, the infamous Voodoo priestess, and visit the site of her former home.

Next, stop at the historic Supreme Court building for stories about Louisiana politicians and landmark court cases such as Huey P. Long, Edwin Edwards, and Plessy vs. Fergusson. Throughout the tour, discover the city’s music, food, architecture, culture, and literary history, including insights about Bourbon Street.

The tour concludes at Jackson Square where you can admire the architecture of St. Louis Cathedral, the Presbytère, and the Cabildo.

Highlights

• Learn about the early history of voodoo, the slave trade, and indigenous peoples of New Orleans
• Visit the former home of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau
• Pass historical sites while exploring the city’s architecture
• Walk through Jackson Square and learn about St. Louis Cathedral, the Presbytère, and the Cabildo

Includes

• Licensed guide
• Participants 21 years and older receive a wristband with a souvenir cup and all-day 2-for-1 Hurricane drinks at The Voodoo Lounge

Excludes

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Gratuities

Important Information

• Check-in is inside The Voodoo Lounge at the box office to receive wristbands
• Tour operates rain or shine
• Wear comfortable walking shoes
• Bathroom break provided during the tour

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book your tour early to secure your preferred time. Bring water and wear comfortable shoes for walking.