NEW ORLEANS GHOST TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Nightwalk Through New Orleans' Occult Underworld: Voodoo, Witchcraft, and the LaLaurie Mansion
A 2-hour guided walk through the French Quarter that traces voodoo and witchcraft histories, visits the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, and grants access to a hidden Witch coven's temple for a participatory ritual.
Nightwalk Through New Orleans' Occult Underworld: Voodoo, Witchcraft, and the LaLaurie Mansion.
This two-hour guided journey threads the shadowed streets of the French Quarter with stories of poltergeists, gris-gris, Voodoo and European witchcraft, delivered by an expert guide who brings the city's haunted past to life.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
LaLaurie Mansion and the macabre lore of the Quarter
The tour stops at the infamous LaLaurie Mansion and unfolds gruesome tales of past hauntings and the darker chapters of New Orleans' occult history.
A real coven's temple and a participatory spell
Groups gain exclusive access to a hidden Witch coven's temple in the heart of the Quarter, where participants take part in a ritual and cast a spell.
A two-hour nocturne through hauntings and folk magic
Over roughly two hours the guide maps ghostly apparitions, demonic possession lore, folk magic and the legacy of New Orleans Voodoo across the French Quarter.
What the day feels like
What the experience feels like
The outing is a compact, atmospheric walk through the French Quarter where storytelling and place converge—an expert narrator links sites and stories, moving from public streets to a concealed ritual space for an intimate, hands-on moment.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who should sit this one out.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The experience runs approximately 2 hours.
Operator guidance covers any recommended items; participants should dress for a street walk and the evening conditions.
Participants must be at least 13 years old; the tour includes an interactive ritual element.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour last?
The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Is there an age minimum?
Yes. The tour is for participants aged 13 and older.
Will we visit the LaLaurie Mansion?
Yes. The itinerary includes a visit to the infamous LaLaurie Mansion.
Is there a real ritual on the tour?
Yes. The tour grants access to a hidden Witch coven's temple where the group takes part in a ritual and casts a spell.
What topics are covered on the tour?
Guides cover poltergeists, gris-gris, New Orleans Voodoo, European witchcraft, demonic possession, ghostly apparitions and persistent hauntings.