Admissions not included. Your purchase is for 30‑day access to our self‑guided tour. Tickets or entry fees for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Step into the spiritual heart of New Orleans, where African, Caribbean, and Creole traditions intertwine. Learn about voodoo’s roots, sacred rituals, and the cultural forces that shaped the city’s unique identity. From altars and artifacts to historic gathering places, this tour reveals stories both mysterious and deeply rooted in heritage.
Highlights
New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum — small rooms packed with altars; meet the spirits and the stories behind them.
Voodoo Authentica — working spiritual shop and temple; learn how modern practitioners keep traditions alive.
Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo — candles, curios, and legend; the woman behind the myth and what history really says.
Congo Square — sacred ground of drums and dance; where rhythms and rituals shaped the city’s soul.
St. Louis Cathedral — towering landmark on Jackson Square; faith, processions, and crossroads of belief.
Jackson Square — Spanish colonial plaza; fortune tellers, artists, and moments when the veil feels thin.
St. Louis Cemetery Number One — above ground city of the dead; visit the resting places and learn the rites of remembrance.
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum — apothecary jars and cures; folk remedies, gris gris, and the line between medicine and magic.
Basin Street Station — gateway to Storyville and the Backatown; rail lines, vice, and the spirits of place.
Louis Armstrong Park — lagoons and statues by Congo Square; resilience, remembrance, and ritual in public space.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Church — shrine of Saint Jude; candles, petitions, and promises kept in hard times.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Tour area: New Orleans - Voodoo History, Mysteries and Legends
Distance: ~1.4 miles (2.3 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 11+ • Terrain: Mostly flat sidewalks
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone. On the map, tap the compass to center on your current location (one-time locate). If you’d like the map center to follow you as you walk, turn on GPS Auto-Location in Settings (optional). Now knowing where YOU are, visit any stop you like, in any order, at any pace — you’re in complete control.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
