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Voodoo Tour: Led by High Priestesses in New Orleans
4.9
178 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience the authentic and powerful world of Voodoo on a New Orleans tour led by High Priestesses. Trace their lineage back to the 1700s and discover the rich traditions of Louisiana Plantation Vodou and Gullah-Geechee religions.
Experience the authentic and powerful world of Voodoo on a New Orleans tour led by High Priestesses. Trace their lineage back to the 1700s and discover the rich traditions of Louisiana Plantation Vodou and Gullah-Geechee religions.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Congo Square - Discover the roots of Vodou at the very location where enslaved individuals often practiced their faith. Delve into the origins of every Hollywood stereotype portrayed in the media. Understand why there is so much misinformation about Vodou, and most importantly, uncover the Truth.
- Louis Armstrong Park - Visit the Egun tree and…
- Congo Square - Discover the roots of Vodou at the very location where enslaved individuals often practiced their faith. Delve into the origins of every Hollywood stereotype portrayed in the media. Understand why there is so much misinformation about Vodou, and most importantly, uncover the Truth.
- Louis Armstrong Park - Visit the Egun tree and learn about the significance of ancestors in Vodou/Voodoo. Discover the types of offerings commonly made and their purposes; understand which offerings are dedicated to specific deities and the reasons behind them.
- French Quarter - Explore the site where Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau lived, healed, and worshipped. Uncover the facts, folklore, and mystery surrounding the Spirit of New Orleans. Learn the truth about Voodoo Dolls and have all your questions answered by an initiated High Priestess of Louisiana Plantation Vodou.
What's Included
- Unique experience with a Vodou Priestess
- Unique experience with a Vodou Priestess
Additional Information
Most Voodoo tours in the city are conducted by individuals who are either not initiated or lack the lineage to truly understand and serve the religion. This is the only Voodoo/Vodou tour in New Orleans led by a High Priestess of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. Malika/Osheyo Amanzi is also initiated as an Isefa and Olorisa. Her ancestry can be traced back to…
Most Voodoo tours in the city are conducted by individuals who are either not initiated or lack the lineage to truly understand and serve the religion. This is the only Voodoo/Vodou tour in New Orleans led by a High Priestess of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. Malika/Osheyo Amanzi is also initiated as an Isefa and Olorisa. Her ancestry can be traced back to the coast of Virginia and the Carolinas, home to the Gullah-Geechee with their own West African-based religions, as well as to Nigeria and Kenya.
Location
Saint Ann Street & North Rampart Street
Check in with your guide underneath the archway of the main entrance at Armstrong Park.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(178 Ratings)
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412melissav
Jan 12, 2026
Wow - Amazing Experience! - This tour was so informative. I knew nothing of the history of Voo Doo and what an important role it played in American history. This is definitely worth your while!
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B7062ebjasminh
Jan 10, 2026
Incredible Tour - It was my first time visiting New Orleans and I'm so glad I booked this tour during my two-day stay. Malika has a wealth of knowledge and is really engaging. She is very considerate and checked in frequently with the group to ensure people were comfortable and if they could hear/understand, as there were people in the group whose first language was not English.
I am so glad I had the opportunity to learn about Voodoo from a High Priestess because as you listen to the history, you can see how those historical threads have been woven into the fabric of New Orleans. It was such a great experience. I highly recommend booking this tour.
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M8283smmelissah
Jan 10, 2026
Must see! A requisite New Orleans tour experience - If you want to learn the true spiritual history of new orleans, I cannot recommend this tour enough. Our experience with high priestess Malika was exactly on point. She took extra time to answer our questions and took us on a very educational and informed tour of the Treme and explained many aspects of the African religions & history of New Orleans. I can honestly say that I have never learned so much new information in a 2-hour period.
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James_b
Jan 10, 2026
Take this tour! Requisite New Orleans experience - If you want to learn the true spiritual history of new orleans, I cannot recommend this tour enough. Our experience with high priestess Malika was exactly on point. She took extra time to answer our questions and took us on a very educational and informed tour of the Treme and explained many aspects of the African religions & history of New Orleans. I can honestly say that I have never learned so much new information in a 2-hour period.
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867brians
Jan 6, 2026
Great Tour with Unique Perspective - This tour has all the ghost stories you would expect in New Orleans. But it also had a lot of deep history of the background behind how all the legends developed. Our guide Malika was very knowledgeable and had enough knowledge to teach a college level course on New Orleans history. The historical was well rounded, and did not leave out some of the darker sides of how New Orleans was. There were about 14 of us on the tour, a good size where everyone could hear our guide. The walking pace was good for all levels of ability. I highly recommend this tour, it stands out above the rest.
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Nestor_a
Dec 28, 2025
Loved it; super informative and delivered in a very engaging, charismatic way. - The best part for me is that it’s led by a real practitioner sharing her own religion and lived experience.
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Jill_b
Dec 27, 2025
Loved learning about NOLA Vodou culture and history - It was so interesting and informative. We learned so much and really enjoyed our guide. Thanks so much for a great experience!
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Ellee984
Dec 21, 2025
Best tour ever! - Maliki was knowledgeable, witty, engaging and thoughtful! The tour was confined to Congo Square and the Louis Armstrong Park, so those unable to walk or stand for long periods of time because of mobility issues should find this talk tolerable. It was warm and humid that day, and while Malika explained the differences between Louisiana Voodoo, Hoodoo, and Vodoun, she made a point of making sure that we weren’t in direct sunlight.
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Gregosenga1027
Dec 15, 2025
Highly recommend for the authentic and heartfelt story telling! - Malika was awesome! It's a very unique, authentic perspective. Very real and she is a great story teller bringing the history, cultures and richness of Congo Square to life. Highly recommend!
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Donna_w
Nov 17, 2025
This was an eye opening... - This was an eye opening experience. My husband and I learned a great deal about the African experience in New Orleans. Worth it!
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