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Louis Armstrong Park - The tour takes you to Congo Square in Armstrong Park. Guests will visit the traditional location for Voodoo traditions and gatherings for 100’s of years.
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Voodoo Authentica - Robi will take guests to VooDoo Authentica to see their wares and offerings. Voodoo Authentica is one of the oldest continuously run Voodoo Shops in the city.
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Conjure New Orleans - Robi will take guests to meet Hoodoo Sen Moise a traditional southern rootworker who was raised in southern conjure and ancestral work. He is an initiated tata nganga of Palo Mayombe and an Houngan Asogwe of Haitian Vodou. Hoodoo Sen Moise has been involved in the work of the root, and the work of the ancestors for 34 years. He has dedicated his life to bringing about magical change in the lives of those in need. He is an active teacher, priest, and spiritual father.
- Unique Voodoo culture of Southeast Louisiana
- Traditional music and celebration
- Exposure to Haitian Creole French
- Purchases at Voodoo Shops
Shrouded in secrecy, and often misrepresented by popular culture and Hollywood depictions, Voodoo has long held a place in New Orleans legends, folklore, and history. Concealed among the slaves of the 1700s, it was popularized and commercialized by the renowned Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau in the nineteenth century. Voodoo remains a religion in the modern-day city of New Orleans. But how do you distinguish the facts from the fiction, rumors, and superstitions?
Join Robi as he seeks to shed light on one of New Orleans’ most unique subcultures. From its roots in West Africa and Haiti to the temples within the French Quarter today, you will explore the history, culture, and beliefs of both historic and current practitioners. Along the way, Robi will reveal the truth behind some of the more popular superstitions and their meanings within traditional rituals. The tour will include stops inside modern-day Voodoo/Hoodoo temples, where guests will have the chance to pick up some New Orleans “gris-gris” to take home!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
