New Orleans: Witchcraft, Voodoo & Ghost Tour with Spell Casting

Ghosts, Gris-Gris & Real Ritual in the French Quarter

You walk the French Quarter with an expert guide who separates real history from Hollywood myth, from the Ursuline Convent and Napoleon House to the infamous LaLaurie Mansion and a working voodoo shop. The tour culminates in exclusive access to a witch coven's actual temple, where you participate in a group spell-casting ritual in the hidden courtyard. Plan for 2 to 3 hours on foot through the Quarter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each4 stops

1. Runyon Canyon Park15m
2. Napoleon House10m
3. Voodoo Authentica10m
4. LaLaurie Mansion15m

Explore New Orleans witchcraft and hauntings

• Depart from Hex
• Visit Ursuline Convent and learn about women healers
• Learn about Mary Oneida Toups and her Coven
• Discover ghost stories at a popular restaurant
• Explore Voodoo history and enter supply shop
• Visit dark side of French Quarter and hear ritual stories
• Experience LaLaurie Mansion and learn to repel negativity
• Participate in spellcasting ritual at Witches' temple

The experience

Most ghost tours in New Orleans stick to the stories. This one takes you inside a working witch coven's temple hidden in the French Quarter, where you'll actually cast a spell with the group before the tour ends. The contrast hits fast. You're walking past the Ursuline Convent learning about women healers and miracles, and then the guide is pointing out the LaLaurie Mansion, one of the most haunted houses in America, where Madame Delphine Lalaurie's true crimes still seem to hang in the air. It's the same street, the same evening, but the mood shifts completely.

Your guide walks you through the real history behind the folklore. Mary Oneida Toups and her actual coven inspired American Horror Story: Coven. That's not marketing, that's documented. You'll pass Napoleon House and learn how one of the city's most popular restaurants honors its resident ghost every single night. Then there's Voodoo Authentica, where on the 4pm tour you step inside a real voodoo supply shop and see what practitioners actually use, not what tourists imagine. The guide explains the difference between Hollywood witchcraft and the folk magic that took root in New Orleans when European traditions collided with African spirituality and Caribbean practice. It's dense, specific, and grounded in actual people and places.

The ritual at the end is the part that stays with you. You're in the witch coven's temple (a real space, not a recreation) with the magical fountain in the hidden brick courtyard, and you're casting a spell as a group. It sounds theatrical until you're standing there and the guide is walking you through it, and you realize this is how these traditions actually work: intention, words, presence, and other people holding the same focus. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours, moves at a steady pace through the French Quarter, and ends where it started, back at Hex. Wheelchair accessible throughout, and not suitable for kids under 13.

What’s included

• Your tour includes expert historical guide, exclusive access to a real witch coven's temple in the French Quarter, participation in a group spell-casting ritual in the hidden brick courtyard, and a visit to Voodoo Authentica (on the 4pm tour).
• The guide covers the Ursuline Convent, Napoleon House, LaLaurie Mansion, and the darker corners of the Quarter where the city's occult history lives.
• The tour departs from and returns to Hex.

Information

Lasts 2h, runs every day at 16:00 and 19:00, from US$ 29 per person, with a live guide in English and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 16:00 and 19:00Another time? ›

GroupUp to 26

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportPublic transport nearby

Operated by New Orleans Spirits & Spells Tours

Is this one for you?Right for travelers who want New Orleans history beyond the surface (the real people, the documented hauntings, the cultural roots of voodoo and witchcraft), and who are comfortable with dark subject matter. The 2- to 3-hour pace keeps the experience focused and walkable, and the spell-casting ritual at the end is something you won't find on other tours.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the spell-casting ritual?

You're guided through a group spell in the witch coven's real temple, located in the French Quarter. The guide leads the ritual. Participation is part of the tour experience.

Is this tour suitable for children?

No, it's not recommended for children under 13. The content covers dark history, hauntings, and occult practices.

Do I need to believe in witchcraft or voodoo to enjoy this?

No. The tour focuses on the documented history, cultural significance, and real people behind these traditions in New Orleans, not on convincing you of anything.

How long is the tour and how much walking is involved?

The tour runs 2 to 3 hours and covers the French Quarter on foot. It's wheelchair accessible, and all surfaces and areas are accessible.

Will we actually go inside LaLaurie Mansion?

You'll visit the mansion and learn its true history from outside and nearby. The guide explains the documented crimes of Madame Delphine Lalaurie and the hauntings associated with it.

What is included in the tour price?

Guided tour of the French Quarter, exclusive access to the witch coven's temple, and participation in the group spell-casting ritual. Entry to Voodoo Authentica is included on the 4pm departure.

Can I book a private tour or smaller group?

The tour operates as a group experience. Check with the operator about group size limits and private options.

Is there parking near the starting point?

The tour departs from and returns to Hex in the French Quarter. Public transportation options are available nearby.