Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

New Orleans has no shortage of ghost tours, but this one takes you inside an old Bourbon Street house for a personal session with Psychic Medium Marie. You hear her account of the home’s spirits, listen to stories connected with dead celebrities, and may receive a tarot-based message from the other side.

I like the intimate setting and the chance to shape the experience around your group. I also like the small touches: wine and water are provided, and you can learn to make a mojo bag for connecting with ancestors. The main caution is important: this may feel more like a group tarot reading than the classic séance many people picture, and the emotional tone can vary.

Key points before you book

• The meeting point is 908 Bourbon Street: You then walk about half a block to the house.
• Marie uses tarot cards in the séance: Expect a spiritual reading, not a crystal-ball performance or Ouija-board ceremony.
• The setting is private for your booking: Only your party is intended to participate, though the supplied details contain some conflicting wording about other groups.
• Past-life readings and mojo bags are optional: Ask clearly about any add-on before agreeing to it.
• The experience can last one to three hours: Timing may depend on the size of your group and the type of reading you choose.
• This is for adults only: Everyone must be at least 18, and cancellations are free up to 24 hours ahead.

Starting at 908 Bourbon Street

You meet at NOLA Poboys, at 908 Bourbon Street. That is a practical spot in the middle of the French Quarter, close to public transportation and easy to find on foot. From there, you walk roughly half a block to the house.

You can pick up food, snacks, or drinks around the meeting point before entering. That matters because the experience does not appear to be a meal or a formal restaurant event. The provided bottle of wine and bottle of water are meant to accompany the reading, not replace dinner.

Bourbon Street is loud, bright, and heavily visited at night. The contrast is part of the evening: you leave the main strip and enter an old house where the focus shifts from nightlife to ghost stories and spiritual conversation. I would arrive with enough time to find the meeting point, use a restroom, and settle down before the session begins.

The house itself is only a short walk away, but the activity ends back at the original meeting point. Since the tour takes place in the French Quarter, you do not need to arrange a separate ride between stops.

Inside Marie’s Bourbon Street house

Marie gives a short introduction to the house and its past. She also explains what she does as a psychic medium and how she uses tarot cards to communicate with spirits.

Do not expect a long architectural tour. The house history is presented as a brief part of the evening, then the attention turns to the readings. Still, the location gives the session a sense of place that a standard psychic reading in a shop or hotel room would not have.

The strongest part for many people is the atmosphere. The old house, Bourbon Street address, and stories about spirits create a distinctly New Orleans setting. Marie is described as warm, welcoming, and entertaining, and her African heritage is part of the identity presented with the experience.

You should also keep your expectations in check. This is not a haunted-house attraction with actors, special effects, or a guaranteed ghost appearing in physical form. The unusual element is the setting and Marie’s interpretation of spiritual messages.

What the séance actually involves

The word séance can suggest a circle around a table, a crystal ball, a Ouija board, or one dramatic spirit taking over the room. That is not what you should expect here.

The session uses tarot cards as a way to communicate with the other side. In practical terms, you receive a reading in a group setting, with Marie interpreting cards and messages for the people in your party. Some participants have described the messages as highly specific and personally meaningful. Others found the reading ordinary, unclear, or unrelated to their lives.

That range is worth taking seriously. A spiritual reading is interpretive, and you may find it entertaining, comforting, strange, or unconvincing. Go in with an open mind, but do not feel that you must accept every statement as fact.

The experience can also become emotionally intense. One account describes very upsetting claims about a past life, love, and death. If you are sensitive to predictions about relationships, mortality, family, or personal failure, set boundaries before the reading begins. You can say that you do not want frightening or absolute predictions.

I would also ask how much time each person will receive. One family felt the time was not divided evenly and that some participants had fewer questions than others. Even if the reading is intended to be flexible, a clear conversation at the start can prevent disappointment.

Personal readings, past lives, and optional extras

Each person may have the chance to receive an individual spiritual reading. Some people found the details surprisingly precise, including references to particular people or words connected with someone who had died. Others felt that Marie asked for clues and built the reading from information supplied during the conversation.

That difference is normal for this kind of activity, but it affects value. You are paying for the experience, the setting, and Marie’s style, not for a verifiable answer to a personal question.

A past-life reading is also available. The supplied details and personal accounts indicate that it is optional, not required for a meaningful session. Since it may be raised during the visit, ask directly if it costs extra and what is included before you agree.

The same applies to any other additional service. You should not feel pressured to purchase a longer reading or add-on. Decide in advance how much you want to spend and what kind of experience you want.

The mojo-bag activity is a more hands-on part of the visit. You can learn to create a small magical bag intended to help you connect with ancestors. This will appeal to you if you like folk practices and want to take home a physical reminder of the evening. It will not appeal as much if you want a tightly timed history tour with no spiritual activity.

The personal style of Psychic Medium Marie

Marie is the center of the experience. Her style appears warm, theatrical, and direct. She quickly explains the house and her work, then moves into the reading.

That personal style is a major part of the value. If you enjoy storytelling, spiritual traditions, and a guide who stays in character, the evening may feel memorable. If you prefer a detached, evidence-based presentation, the format may frustrate you.

The strongest praise centers on Marie’s ability to make a reading feel personal. Several people found that she identified a particular person from the other side or connected details to private memories. One first-time participant said the experience changed their view of spiritual readings after a session for both parent and adult child.

Still, the tone is not always light. Marie’s own responses to unhappy customers suggest that she treats difficult messages as something spirits may deliver, rather than something she controls. That can be part of the spiritual framework, but you remain entitled to set limits. Ask for a pause if a message becomes distressing.

How private is this experience?

The activity is described as a private tour and private activity for your group. That means your booking should be limited to the people in your party rather than a large public tour.

There is a point of confusion in the supplied details. One section says the private tour is not exclusive unless requested, while another says only your group will participate. A complaint also described other groups being scheduled ahead of the party, while the provider said those groups left and the later session became private.

For that reason, confirm the arrangement when your booking is accepted. Ask these simple questions:

• Will only my group be in the reading room?
• How many groups are scheduled around our time?
• Is the start time firm?
• Is the reading shared among everyone, or does each person receive a separate turn?
• Are past-life readings or other services extra?

This matters especially if you are paying for several people. A private group reading can feel personal and relaxed. A delayed or shared session can feel like poor value if you expected a fixed appointment.

Timing, delays, and the one-to-three-hour range

The listed duration is about one to three hours, with the house visit itself described as roughly two hours. That is a wide range, so you should not book a tight dinner reservation or theater ticket immediately afterward.

The reading may take longer for a larger party. It may also stretch if you choose a past-life session, ask many questions, or spend time on the house stories and mojo-bag activity.

One serious scheduling complaint involved an 8 p.m. booking that did not receive the tarot reading until about 11 p.m. The explanation given was that two other groups had been booked ahead. Although the operator disputed parts of that account, the possibility of timing trouble is enough reason to confirm your start time in advance.

When your confirmation arrives, check the date and time carefully. Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. If the timing changes, decide promptly if the new arrangement works for you.

Is $175 per person good value?

At $175 per person, this is not a cheap French Quarter activity. A party of three would pay $525 at the listed rate, and a larger group can quickly reach a substantial total. Some supplied accounts cite different totals, so confirm the exact price for your party before finalizing the booking.

The value depends on what you are buying. You are paying for a private-group atmosphere, access to an old Bourbon Street house, Marie’s storytelling, a spiritual reading, wine and water, and the chance to add a past-life reading or make a mojo bag.

If you mainly want a tarot reading, you may find less expensive options in the French Quarter. One dissatisfied participant specifically felt that the price was high for a tarot session. That is a fair concern, particularly if you have already experienced professional mediumship readings elsewhere.

If the setting matters to you, the price becomes easier to understand. This is not simply an appointment with a psychic. It combines a New Orleans location, ghost stories, personal readings, and a memorable evening for a small party.

I would book it for a birthday, unusual date night, or small group that is genuinely interested in spiritual traditions. I would not book it solely because you expect proof of ghosts or a dramatic supernatural event.

Who will enjoy this most?

You are a good match for this experience if you:

• Enjoy New Orleans ghost lore and unusual historic settings
• Are curious about tarot and spiritual readings
• Want an activity designed around a small group
• Can treat the reading as personal reflection or entertainment
• Are comfortable hearing unexpected subjects discussed
• Like the idea of a mojo bag or optional past-life reading

Think twice if you:

• Expect a traditional séance with a visible spirit
• Want a formal, fact-checked history tour
• Need a precise finish time
• Are uncomfortable with predictions about death, relationships, or past lives
• Want a low-cost tarot reading
• Prefer not to discuss personal information in a group

Most travelers can participate, but the minimum age is 18. The experience is near public transportation, and the short walk from the meeting point makes it easy to fit into a French Quarter evening.

Booking and cancellation advice

Confirmation arrives within 48 hours, subject to availability. Since the experience is booked an average of about 97 days ahead, reserve early if you have a fixed New Orleans itinerary or need a particular evening.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the local start time. Cancellations or changes made inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. Poor weather can also affect the activity, in which case you are offered another date or a full refund.

I would keep the rest of your night flexible. A session may last one hour, or it may run closer to three. Bring a calm attitude, decide your personal boundaries before arriving, and ask about the exact format and price of optional readings.

Should you book the House on Bourbon?

Book this if you want a distinctly New Orleans evening built around an old Bourbon Street house, ghost stories, tarot-based spiritual readings, and Marie’s theatrical personality. The best parts are the intimate setting, the chance to tailor the session to your group, and the personal details that can make a reading feel strikingly specific.

Skip it if you want a conventional haunted walking tour, a guaranteed classic séance, or a short and inexpensive tarot appointment. The $175 price makes sense only if you value the full setting and experience, not just the cards.

My practical advice is simple: confirm that the booking is truly private, ask how the time will be divided, clarify the cost of past-life readings and mojo bags, and protect your schedule from delays. With those points settled, this can be a memorable, unusual night in the French Quarter. Go for atmosphere and curiosity, not certainty.

FAQ

Where does the experience begin?

It begins at NOLA Poboys, 908 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116.

Where does the experience end?

It ends back at the meeting point near 908 Bourbon Street.

How far is the haunted house from the meeting point?

The house is about half a block from the meeting point.

How long does the experience last?

The stated duration is approximately one to three hours. The house portion is described as about two hours.

Is the activity private?

It is described as a private activity for your group only. However, some supplied details conflict about whether other groups may be scheduled nearby, so confirm the arrangement after booking.

What does the séance include?

The session includes spiritual readings and uses tarot cards to communicate with the other side. It is not described as a crystal-ball, Ouija-board, or traditional round-table séance.

Is a past-life reading required?

No. A past-life reading is presented as an option. Ask whether it carries an additional charge before accepting it.

Are food and drinks included?

A bottle of wine and a bottle of water are provided. Snacks, food, and other drinks from the area around the meeting point are not included.

What is the cancellation policy?

You can cancel for a full refund at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Changes or cancellations made less than 24 hours ahead are not accepted, and poor weather may result in a different date or a full refund.