New Orleans Drunken Voodoo, Mystery, Paranormal, Supernatural and History Tour

New Orleans has a way of turning a simple walk into a ghost story, and this tour leans into that magic with a drink in hand. You move through the French Quarter, hear about Marie Laveau and old voodoo ceremonies, visit places tied to major city events, and use an EMF meter to look for paranormal activity.

I like the mix of real history and spooky folklore, especially the stop near the site where the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803. I also like the relaxed group mood, with guides Cody and Coty praised for clear storytelling, patience, and useful advice about what to see next. The main concern is reliability: several recent bookings involved cancellations, no-shows, or unclear check-in arrangements.

Key points to know before you book

• Start at 941 Bourbon Street: Meet outside, at the courtyard gate beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, not inside the bar and not at a street corner.
• History comes with ghost stories: Expect Marie Laveau, voodoo, vampires, haunted buildings, murders, and the Louisiana Purchase site.
• The EMF meter is optional equipment: Request one at check-in, provide your contact and booking details, and return it before leaving.
• Drinks are not included: You can buy beverages along the route, but the tour price covers the guide and walking experience only.
• The ending is convenient: The walk finishes around Jackson Square, a useful place to continue exploring the French Quarter.
• Allow up to two hours: The advertised walk is about one to two hours, with bar waits sometimes stretching the schedule.

A spooky walk through the French Quarter

This is part history lesson, part ghost walk, and part social night out. You are not sitting in a theater hearing a polished lecture. You are moving through the Vieux Carré, looking at old buildings, public squares, bars, and streets where the city’s past still feels close at hand.

The mood depends heavily on the guide and the group. With a small crowd, the experience can feel loose and personal. Past guests have singled out Cody and Coty for their strong storytelling, easy manner, patience with drinking companions, and helpful tips about other places to visit. That matters here, since the French Quarter is packed with distractions and the best part of the evening is often the guide’s ability to connect one street corner to a larger New Orleans story.

The supernatural material is presented as entertainment, not proof. You may hear accounts of ghosts, vampires, spirits, and unexplained events, but there is no promise that an apparition will appear. The operator is unusually direct about this, which is fair. Bring curiosity, not certainty.

Meeting beside Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop

The meeting point is at 941 Bourbon Street, beside the courtyard gate attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. You meet on the sidewalk. The tour does not meet inside Lafitte’s, and the operator is not affiliated with the bar.

That detail is worth taking seriously. The address is busy, and the meeting point is not described as a large marked desk or formal storefront. Arrive several minutes early, find the courtyard gate, and look for the guide rather than assuming the bar staff can check you in. The operator takes time-stamped photos of the meeting point when tours begin, and the group leaves at the scheduled departure time.

Late arrival is a serious risk. If the guide has already left, you may not receive a refund. If you think you will be late, contact the operator before departure. Phone support may not be available once the guide is leading the group.

Bourbon Street, bars, and the party mood

The opening portion places you right in the heart of Bourbon Street. The French Quarter has more than 200 bars, so the route passes plenty of places where you can buy a drink. The tour price does not include beverages, and you should budget separately for anything you order.

The drinking element is flexible rather than a formal pub crawl menu. You walk, listen, and may stop at bars along the way. Waits inside can affect the total length, especially when a bar is crowded. That makes the tour feel social and spontaneous, but it also means the schedule is less precise than a standard sightseeing walk.

I would choose this outing for a first evening in New Orleans if you enjoy learning the city’s stories in a casual setting. It can help you get your bearings in the French Quarter while pointing out places to return to later. It is less suitable if you want a quiet, carefully timed architectural tour or a serious study of voodoo practice.

The operator can refuse service to anyone who becomes extremely intoxicated. That is sensible, and you should treat the event as a walking tour with drinks, not as an excuse to lose control. The streets are old and uneven, and staying with the group matters.

The Louisiana Purchase site and New Orleans history

One of the strongest parts of the route is the visit to the exact location connected with the signing of the Louisiana Purchase in 1803. That moment changed the size and future of the United States, yet the place is easy to pass without much thought if you are simply wandering Bourbon Street.

The guide places that event within the wider story of New Orleans. You can expect commentary on important people, buildings, cultural traditions, and events tied to the French Quarter. The tour also includes a stop near St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square, one of the city’s best-known landmarks.

This is where the experience earns its $35 price. A free walk through the Quarter gives you the streets and façades, but a guide gives you reasons to pause. The value is not in admission tickets, since there are no separate attraction entries included. It is in the narration, the route, and the mix of well-known landmarks with darker local tales.

The depth will vary with the guide and the group. Feedback about Cody and Coty describes them as enthusiastic, clear, and good at explaining buildings, murders, popular culture, and city history. If you get a guide who enjoys questions, the evening can become much more than a list of ghost stories.

Marie Laveau, voodoo, and the darker side of the city

The voodoo section focuses on how the practice came to New Orleans and introduces Marie Laveau, often called the city’s Voodoo Queen. You visit property connected with her and locations associated with ceremonies.

This subject deserves care. Voodoo is not simply a collection of curses and spooky tricks, and Marie Laveau is more than a Halloween character. A good guide should help you see the difference between religious practice, local memory, legend, and the way popular culture has reshaped the story.

The tour promises an accessible introduction rather than a specialist religious study. That makes it a useful first look, especially if you know little about New Orleans culture. If this is your main reason for booking, listen closely to how the guide explains the tradition, and consider treating the ghost and vampire material as folklore layered onto a real cultural history.

You will also hear about haunted homes, murder scenes, and places where vampires have supposedly been seen. The route uses public property only. You do not enter private buildings or trespass at homes, and you are asked not to ring doorbells or disturb residents. That rule is important because the French Quarter is a living neighborhood, not a theme park.

The EMF meter and paranormal claims

The EMF meter is the tour’s most unusual hands-on feature. EMF stands for electromagnetic field, and the device is used here as a ghost or paranormal detector. You can request a meter at check-in, but you must provide your name, phone number, address, and booking reference before checking it out.

The equipment is tracked and marked. You must return it to a staff member before leaving, and the operator lists a $250 charge for equipment that is lost, damaged, or missing. Handle it carefully, and do not drop it.

The meter adds a playful activity to the storytelling. Instead of only listening to a haunted-house account, you have something to watch as the group moves through the Quarter. Still, an EMF reading does not prove that a ghost is present. Electrical equipment, wiring, phones, and other ordinary sources can affect readings.

The company makes no guarantee of paranormal activity. You might capture an unusual photo or see a meter reading, but you might also spend the whole evening hearing stories without witnessing anything unexplained. That honest warning is worth noting. Book for the atmosphere and the stories, not for a promised supernatural encounter.

Jackson Square makes a fitting finish

The tour concludes in Jackson Square, the heart of the French Quarter. This is a useful ending because you are left near St. Louis Cathedral and some of the area’s most recognizable public spaces.

The final section is short, about 20 minutes in the supplied timing. By then, the route has tied together history, voodoo, ghost tales, and the present-day bar scene. Jackson Square gives the night a calmer visual finish after the louder Bourbon Street start.

You can continue walking from here, find another bar, or simply use the square as a clear reference point. No return transportation is provided, but the end point is within the French Quarter. Plan your next move before the tour begins if you have dinner reservations or a strict schedule.

How much value do you get for $35?

At $35 per person, this sits in the affordable range for a guided New Orleans evening. The price includes a local guide and the group walking tour. It does not include drinks, gratuity, private attraction admission, or guaranteed access to a bar at a particular time.

The value is strongest when you want several themes in one outing. A traditional history walk may give you more detail about architecture and politics. A dedicated ghost tour may spend longer on hauntings. This one combines history, voodoo, vampires, bars, and a paranormal device, so it gives you a broad first taste of the Quarter.

The format also saves you from planning a route through busy streets. You can follow the guide from Bourbon Street to Jackson Square and pick up practical suggestions along the way. Past feedback especially praises Cody and Coty for recommending shops and other places that were not on the original plan.

The price is less attractive if you do not drink, dislike group entertainment, or already know the French Quarter well. You are paying for the guide’s interpretation and the social setting, not for admission to a special museum or private site.

Timing, weather, and booking caution

The walk takes about one to two hours. The stated sections add up to roughly two hours, but the total can shift because of bar waits, traffic, weather, group pace, or route changes. Keep your evening flexible.

The tour operates in hot and cold conditions and is described as a rain-or-shine activity. Wear comfortable shoes, carry water, and dress for the actual New Orleans forecast. The old sidewalks and streets can be uneven, and the operator accepts no responsibility for injuries caused by poor surfaces or failure to follow instructions.

There is also a practical reliability concern. Several recent bookings involved a guide not appearing, an unclear meeting point, or a cancellation shortly before departure. Other experiences were very positive, with Cody or Coty providing lively, informed walks. The mixed record means you should confirm the departure details, keep your phone available for text updates, and avoid placing an important dinner or event immediately afterward.

The supplied booking terms describe free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time, with no refund inside that window. They also say poor-weather or minimum-number cancellations may lead to a new date or refund. The longer operator terms include stricter language about final sales and prepaid tour credit in some cancellation situations, so read the terms shown at checkout and save the confirmation.

Who should book this French Quarter walk?

I would recommend it to adults and older teenagers who want a lighthearted introduction to New Orleans and do not mind mixing history with tall tales. It is a natural fit for friends, couples, and first-time visitors who want to begin an evening in the Quarter.

It also suits people who enjoy asking questions and letting the guide shape the night. The best feedback centers on guides who were patient, engaging, and able to handle drunken questions without losing the thread of the story.

I would be cautious if you need firm timing, guaranteed departure, a quiet educational tone, or a serious examination of voodoo religion. Families should also check the age rules before booking. Children under 18 are not admitted without a parent or guardian unless a guide authorizes it, and some bars do not allow children inside. To-go bar windows are available along the route for people who do not enter.

Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation. Most people can participate, but it is a moderate-paced walking activity, not a seated excursion.

Should you book the Drunken Voodoo Tour?

Book it if you want a social French Quarter walk where the Louisiana Purchase, Marie Laveau, haunted buildings, vampires, bars, and an EMF meter all share the same evening. At $35, the mix is appealing, especially when the guide is as engaging as Cody or Coty.

I would not book it as your only New Orleans plan without checking the latest departure details. The strong experiences sound like a lot of fun, but the recent no-show and cancellation complaints are too serious to ignore. Confirm the meeting point at the courtyard gate, arrive early, keep your phone on for text updates, and leave room in your schedule. With those precautions, this can be an entertaining way to get your first feel for the French Quarter.

FAQ

Where does the tour start?

It starts at 941 Bourbon Street in New Orleans, at the gate of the courtyard attached to Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar. Meet on the sidewalk. The tour does not meet inside the bar or at a street corner.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour ends in the French Quarter, in the area of Jackson Square.

How long does the tour last?

The walk lasts about one to two hours. The timing can change if the group waits to enter busy bars.

Are drinks included in the $35 price?

No. Drinks are not included, but you can buy beverages along the route.

Can I use the EMF meter?

You can request paranormal equipment at check-in. You must provide your name, phone number, address, and booking reference number, then return the equipment before leaving. A $250 charge applies to lost, damaged, or missing equipment.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund under the supplied booking policy. Cancellations or changes made within 24 hours are not refunded. If the tour is canceled because of poor weather or insufficient numbers, you may be offered another date or a full refund.