New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

Overview

Take a spirited journey with an expert historical guide through the shadowy streets of the French Quarter as you learn of ghosts, gris-gris, Voodoo, and Witchery and discover why New Orleans is the World’s most haunted and magical city! Uncover the secret history of European Witchcraft and folk magic, and the powerful practitioners who engaged in these forbidden arts and became the inspiration for American Horror Story: Coven. Delve into the macabre world of occult beliefs, folk magic, demonic possession, ghostly apparitions, and vengeful hauntings as our expert guides bring history to life with chilling tales of the past. Immerse yourself in gruesome accounts of rituals gone wrong, explore the mysteries of New Orleans Voodoo, and visit the infamous LaLaurie Mansion. You'll also gain exclusive access to a real Witch coven's temple hidden in the heart of the French Quarter, where your group will get to take part in a ritual and cast a spell.

Itinerary

1. Hex: Old World Witchery

   Your tour departs from Hex and ends there with a spellcasting ritual in a real Witches' temple and the magical fountain in its hidden brick courtyard.

   · 10 min

2. Old Ursuline Convent Museum

   See the Ursuline Convent, where you'll learn about the miracles that women working together can create and the power of women healers.

   · 15 min

3. Chartres Street

   Learn about Mary Oneida Toups and her very real Coven of Witches that served as the inspiration for American Horror Story: Coven.

   · 10 min

4. Learn how one of New Orleans' most popular restaurants pays nightly homage to its resident ghost!

   · 15 min

5. Voodoo Authentica

   Learn the storied history of Voodoo in New Orleans and, during the 4pm tour, enter a real Voodoo supply shop!

   · 10 min

6. Visit the dark side of the French Quarter where malevolent spirits crossed into our world and brutal ritual murders repeated themselves, reminding us not to call up what we can't put down!

   · 15 min

7. Lalaurie Mansion

   Experience one of the world's most infamous haunted houses and learn about the true story of the mad Madame Delphine Lalaurie while learning how to repel negativity!

   · 15 min

How to use your ticket

Tour meets at Hex: Old World Witchery, 1219 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70119.

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• This tour is not suitable for children under 13 years of age.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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