Marie Laveau's House Of Voodoo

Mystical Experience Worth Visiting If you’re ever in New Orleans and want to feel the spiritual heartbeat of the city, Marie Laveau is the place to go. The energy is powerful and authentic. Whether you’re into voodoo history, spiritual items, or just curious, this spot delivers a memorable experience. The staff was knowledgeable, respectful, and answered every question with patience. It felt like stepping into a sacred part of New Orleans’ soul. Highly recommended for those seeking more than just touristy fun — this is real magic.

The store is absolutely amazing and has everything you could ever need. Also got my 1st reading from the Tarot cards by a real Romani Gypsy. I COULD NOT believe how much insight sh had into my spirit. She never asked any leading questions. I have always believed anyway and that just solidified my beliefs. If I lived in NOLA I'd be there every day!!

Firstly this place is amazing Second if you are in the market for a dark, back room, bourbon street, gypsy tarot reading in a voodoo shop… GO SEE JT! Her reading was insane accurate!

This was a fun place to visit and our lucky bean worked! Our wish was granted. Some of our group had tarot card readings here and they were impressed with that experience. I would definitely go back if ever in New Orleans again.

Awesome place I think it plays more on the lore and legend of Marie compared to actual artifacts. Definitely a cool little spot for gifts but not the authentic if you’re looking for that!

Had a reading and mostly heard about the reader. The tarot reading was so very far from anything we have experienced or were dealing with. Very off the wall. Don’t waste your money. Paid for a 50 minute reading and actually got 25 total minutes and left with no more knowledge than we went in with.

Such a cool place! Lots of cool unique souvenirs and many of them are handmade/support local artists. JT did a card reading for me and I just love her vibe, everyone there was so so sweet. Definitely recommend.

This is truly an amazing shop for all things Voodoo and spirituality. A little expensive but that's to be expected. They had a great variety of trinkets. I purchased a tarot reading with Shelby and it was exactly what I needed. She and I must be kindred spirits because we had a lot in common. The cards were on point and now it's time for me to do right by me.

The staff was so helpful and very patient. Answered all my questions and were very personable! Kind people in this place!!! Thank you ladies SO much. When I'm back in NOLA I will definitely be at your store!!!

So many great places to be while visiting the french quarter especially on bourbon Street. This particular store you are NOT allowed to take pictures while inside. There are signs posted everywhere and a security officer inside. Don't know if it was for the photos or shoplifting but there was one. Very friendly. We tried to get our cards ready but they were booked out a few hours and we had places to be so we couldn't wait. My husband wanted nothing to do with a voodoo doll in our home so I took a little longer looking at them all while we were there. I left some coins at the offering and sent up a prayer. Looked over the books and alligator feet. I purchased a few bracelets and a Marie laveau sticker for my yeti cooler. They accepted credit card at check out and we were in our way in no time.

The lore around the previous location at 739 Bourbon made this shop neat. However, they moved the original location, and this is the new location. It's a lot smaller in size, with readings in the back and novelties throughout. Do not take photos like I did. Oops! its just hard not to love the artwork here.

Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo is the best in New Orleans with fun tchotchkes for all--some are cheap souvenirs and others are the real deal. Leave a prayer or note at the Marie Laveau alter statue. Get your tarot cards read. Talk to the shop employees. I could spend hours in here and never see it all. Don't forget to look up.

Very gimmicky and pretty overpriced for small items, but I had to go in! Hello! We're in NOLA! It's packed to the max with voodoo and other spiritual items. Service was kind of cold, but i think it's because it's just so busy in there with people coming in and out. I did get a little gator claw for wellbeing from there!

I visited this amazing shop yesterday, Oct 4, 2024 and purchased a beautiful gift for myself. Raven, an amazing assistant- who guided me, was very informative on the information shared and the questions I inquired. In this day, not many are knowledgeable of the items they sale nor the spiritual energy that surrounds them, Raven was very knowledge but yet Kind. I appreciate great service. Thank you again, I highly recommend.

It was such a great vibe to be in there lots of ppl were going in out , maybe for the same recent me and my friends went in at a curiosity, but the staff was very welcoming and like I said there was such a good vibe that was going through when you walk in. I don't know if if anybody else felt it, but I definitely did.

This review is solely for Philip, who is one of the psychic readers here at the store. I am in New Orleans, visiting from New York, just about every Christmas. It would not be a lie to say that I hotfoot it to this place the moment the plane lands, and the store opens, to get my once a year reading. Philip is AMAZING and (I believe) one of New Orleans' best kept secrets. This coming from a full time professional psychic medium who works in New York City. He always gives me a host of useful information, and even though I only had my last reading with him just a few weeks ago, already things that (I said to myself) were not even on my radar have come to pass. Run, don't walk to see Philip. But, Philip, please leave space for me this Christmas! I don't want a huge long line ahead of me :).

Such a fascinating & fun shop! Staff nice, too. Tons of wonderful items to spice up your day! Bought some beautifully hand made Voodoo Dolls for myself & gifts.

As others have mentioned before, this store is just a tourist trap. It is named after a famous 1800s voodoo practitioner who was known as the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. However, the store itself is just a place that sells souvenirs. You will find the usual key chains and T shirts, but also things like voodoo dolls, bracelets, spell books, masks and tarot cards. The variety of items was top notch. We did not mind stopping inside as the shop actually looks very cool inside. It felt like a Halloween store to us. Just don't come here expecting any authentic voodoo. And definitely do not pay for the psychic reading which is a total ripoff.

No photos allowed here so just a description. While on vacation to NOLA, my friend wanted a reading. We stopped in Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo and made an appointment for her to get tarot cards read. She was able to return at the scheduled time and had a great experience. The reader let her take a picture of her cards. The gifts are cool here, plus there is a shrine to Marie Laveau the Voodoo Queen herself in case you want to make an offering and put in a request for "prayers."

This location is easily accessible as it is in the middle of Bourbon St. I also really loved that the person who helped me was very knowledgeable and willing to help find things that my friends back home had asked for. In such a small space, there are tons of things to look at in such a small amount of space. I was so intrigued by a lot of the things they offered here, that I spent over $100, and they gave me a tote bag and a prayer card. I do believe that location is everything and because of that, some things in the shop might be a little more pricier than other locations in the French Quarter. I would encourage you to make a list of things you are looking for and make do stops at all the the several shops in the area, including this one.

Had a great 4 readings. Super awesome and spot on. We had our tarot cards read. Everything was really accurate.

Ever since I was a small child I've been wanting a voodoo doll from Marie Laveau house of voodoo and honestly I was disappointed. By No means do they allow customers to take pictures inside a super small gift shop nothing special to make you want to book a flight to New Orleans to shop here. They have your voodoo dolls, books, stones etc. and some of the coldest employees running the shop I found myself asking why would a store want people who aren't friendly to the tons of tourists this place gets ever year? Needless to say it ruined my 40 year dream of wanting to come to this place to shop. So my suggestion is go in get what you were there to shop for and leave. Oh and again don't take any pictures lol.

Tourist trap alert, tourist trap alert. This is a store located at the end of Bourbon Street that sells Voodoo related items like candles, incense, voodoo dolls, oils, earrings, bracelets, books, post cards, magnets and other odd merchandise. They try to limit the number of people in there, but it can still get cramped. You cannot take photos in the store for some reason and the security guard will let you know that as soon as you get there. She can get really rude sometimes. The place is packed with merchandise. So much so that it seems a bit cluttered. They have a room in. the back where they do readings. You will more than likely have to make an appointment to get one. They fill up quick. They have a few readers, some do tarrot, some do palm, so you may not get the same reader. There is metered street parking within walking distance to and from the store. You can also couple your visit with other French Quarter attractions. This store is what it is. Whether you believe in Voodoo or not is irrelevant. You may not believe in Santa Claus, but still celebrate Christmas. This place is meant to be fun and lure tourist in with its unique items. With all that being said, it was just ok for me.

This place sucks and I live here. My sister bought a shirt and asked for a medium and they gave her an XL without her noticing. On her way out of town she asked to stop by the store to exchange it for a smaller size because it was wrong after looking at The package. It was the next day from purchasing. She couldn't find her receipt and the lady at the store, Persephone was as rude as can be to say it was their policy not to come change without a receipt. Literally, the shirt says Marie Lacey's House of Voodoo on it. I explained the situation that we were driving her to the airport and can they please just give her a smaller size and she was so rude I will NEVER recommend any of my friends or family visiting buy anything from this place. Terrible customer service when she originally asked for a medium. Throwing this trash in the garbage.

Cute little shop. For those that don't know, Marie Laveau was the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans. She had powers reportedly included healing the sick, extending altruistic gifts to the poor, and overseeing spiritual rites. The shop has cute trinkets like voodoo dolls, key chains, magnets, healing crystals and gems as well as tshirts and sweatshirts. They also sell tarot cards and different reading material. They provide readings for $50 for 30 minutes. No photos allowed inside.

From someone who grew up near the occult salem ma and have been to other religions etc the store is not overpriced it's average. It's not tourist priced minus maybe the few things touristy that those without voodoo knowledge would buy as a gift etc. I spent $70 and received a prayer card. Each item I bought was about $12.

Cool store! Voodoo dolls are super cute. Interesting store but they would not allow you to take photos so you could show others and buy things for them.

Don't waste your money on the tarot reading. I paid for a 30-minute reading, but I got 10 minutes instead, lol. I knew she was making stuff up when she had me read the meaning of a card from a book instead of telling me herself. Clearly, she didn't know anything. She was very vague and said things that weren't even true. I think about the $50 I wasted on this reading almost everyday. Save your money! Trust.

This is not a real voodoo shop. It's for tourists and they carry souvenirs and items that aren't related to Voodoo, and from other cultures, such as Guatemalan worry dolls and many other items. The staff is crazy rude. They have this security guard who yelled really loud at me not to take photos (I was standing in front of him, holding my phone, but, not taking pix). I left immediately, that's just unacceptable.

Fascinating place with tons of artifacts and religious items!!!!! My wife and I got to learn alot about this lady when we did the cemetary tour, so much history here and this place was extremely interesting.

Pretty cool to see all the African art(several power figure sculptures are in this place). I hate that they don't allow photographs but you can buy anything there and take as many pictures as you want when you leave the store with it I guess. I didn't see the "no photo" sign because there's so much stuff in the shop and the lady yelled and startled me so that I nearly dropped my phone. Eh. It would have been a good experience if I hadn't been yelled at.

I'm not a voodoo queen nor do I practice voodoo but if you've never been here then it's definitely a not miss attraction in New Orleans, it's as much a New Orleans legend as Mardi Gras and Marie Laveau was a real person and was known as the Voodoo Queen and is buried in a graveyard in the quarter they have horse drawn carriage rides and tours there. When friends or family come visit from out of state I always take them to the French Quarter of course and this place is one of the places I bring them along with the other famous sights in New Orleans.

Marie Laveau House of Voodoo is a bucket-list item for visiting in New Orleans, and you can find lots of merchandise here including voodoo dolls, jewelry, and many items for spellwork; but this is definitely a touristy shop. If you've never been it's worth checking out, but once you've visited and had the experience there aren't many reasons to go back. While you can find some cool items here, many of the prices tend to be a bit higher than other shops, due to the popularity factor. This shop is on every "must visit" list, so it can get crowded, but it's still worth a visit; especially if it's your first time in New Orleans.

Four stars just because visiting this place was on my bucket list , I didn't buy anything because the store was way crowded , in my opinion overpriced ,and I didn't really feel like I could look around , whoever the guy was at the front door needs a customer service training, I left my camera on from Taking a picture of the sign , and he says hella rude "Turn that off" I almost cussed his rude ass out but I didn't travel from Oakland ca to get kicked out because a front door person had a stick up his ass , whoever owns this store must not really care about the integrity of their business because many of the reviews talk about the rude customer service but yet nothing changes get it together

I came here looking for a voodoo doll, I was told that they keep evil spirits away, so I wanted to put one on my desk at work. They have a lot of them, but they were all $29.99, no thanks. Cute, but small store and everyone wants to come here. Great place to visit and it is a real tourist attraction.

This place sounds amazing and yes I know they have a couple of locations. However, the staff is really terrible. If you are in a store where you know there are going to be questions about things then maybe you want to help and answer. We wanted to purchase some shirts and they were very bothered to check for sizes and said we had to come back. There was nothing special that we could not get at other stores in the area. Walk through the store as it has things to look at but most look like they are from China and not very local or special.

No photo's allowed inside I got a beautiful skull earings and a post card for my friend Kevin Nice stuff in he sore

Cool place but it was super crowded inside and outside. It was a fun spot to check out and people watch. No one was masked up and no checks for vaccines. This was not the only spot, it was the same at all the other bars along Burbon and on Frenchman. Not a big deal. Enter at your own risk and don't be a Karen about it.

Interesting finds! Cool ambiance. Small inside. No pictures! Would recommend probably!

One thing I found really fun to explore was the voodoo culture of New Orleans. It's something I didn't really know anything about, and I felt like coming into Mari Laveau's that I was able to learn a lot about it. We went to a few different voodoo shops, and to be honest, most of them felt the same and sold the same stuff. This shop was probably the nicest we went to and had the biggest variety of things to check out. Hence, it's also one of the most well-known. Books, dolls, and literally anything that has to do with healing or spells. My vibe is that half of it is to be taken seriously while the other half is for tourists, but I still enjoyed myself here.

Stopped by here to pick up some souvenirs for friends! Absolutely awesome stuff! I showed up right before they closed unfortunately but they were nice enough to let me shop. No pictures allowed! Best Voodoo doll place around.

They follow me on Instagram. They asked for a donation I donated $25 to get a reading. I was then told kid that I had bad energy around me and needed a cleansing. After Ii asked them how much it cost, they used the f-word to explain that they were busy with customers. I have them a second chance. Then, they said that it was $52 for the cleansing. After I paid the money, they told me that amount of money just covered materials., and how much was I donating for the actual ceremony .. They told me we could do the cleansing on video call. I called them a scam artist. Then, I was told, because I called them a scam artist, I was not only NOT getting a full refund, but they would put a curse on me. Really? Buyer Beware. Whoever runs their account on Instagram is shady. Not recommended.

Amazing shop for all types of curiosities and spells. Amazing for souvenirs for your punk or goth friends! My entire bag of stuff from here smells like 90s new age heaven ala The Craft. Marie Laveau is god!

Cool stuff! Cool to visit if you're into the unique and mystical. The price for items is not bad. It is small and got crowded. Warning you can not take pictures of inside nor video chat with anyone inside. I'd visit again, not one of my tops though.

Not impressed at all. So many things were things you could find as pretty much any other souvenir shop in the city or even the airport. Such a disappointment. The staff is not friendly, very cold. It's wasn't the most pleasant experience and I will probably never return.

Marie Laveau is a wonderful historical figure in the history of New Orleans, and this shop is just another way to capitalize on her name and perpetuate a great way for tourists to come in and spend money. The staff here are always on edge about something, however, if I worked on Bourbon Street, I'd probably always be on edge too, so I can't really fault them for that. The store is filled with all kinds of knick-knacks and tchotchkes that are vaguely religious in their iconography. While this store doesn't give off an entirely authentic voodoo vibe, it does have the things that people who do not practice the religion associate with it. There are little "gris-gris" bags, candles and incense, altars, prayer cards, and "voodoo dolls" for you to take back home to your friends and neighbors and tell them that you purchased them at the great Marie Laveau's gift shop, which would be one step above remembering to get them something at the airport on your way home. At least you brought them something, right? Don't be ashamed. This takes away nothing from your trip, and I have found things that I've liked here in the past (even though they're always more costly than I'd like them to be). Just have fun with it!

I felt some sort of energy before entering. It is super overwhelming, but if you can adjust to the energy - you'll be fine. For me, it took a couple of minutes. The fun part of visiting a place like this is that you are getting people who come in both who believe in voodoo or energy along with people who have piqued curiosity in it. For me, this visit was a mix of both. I believe in energy and spirits, but sometimes you have to step back and realize that your own anxiety could get the best of you going into a place such as this. That is likely what caused me some sort of reaction before entering. I wouldn't be telling you the truth if I could have honestly differed the 2 emotions upon arrival. It could have been both is what I am concurring. There are different voodoo items from all over the world. I found interesting that you could get voodoo dolls handmade for different purposes such as fertility, prosperity, and other positive enlightenment. People often interpret voodoo dolls for negative more than positive but can be used for both purposes. I did not purchase one. Psychic readings were available by appointment. I did not get one done here but I did get one done by the Saint Louis Cathedral. I'd imagine it would be pricier here and there would be no shortage of interest for a reading being directly on Bourbon Street and being in the establishment that it is. No photography is allowed. They have a security guard at the door who will make a point to let you know his thoughts if you try to. I didn't try but did see someone get scolded for doing so. I was in a spot near the person who attempted to take a photo of a shrine of Marie Laveau. Glad it wasn't me because I typically would be someone who takes photos even though we are not supposed to. But, that is something I wouldn't attempt in a place like this. Hehehe Items available for purchase are pricey! You are not going to get something to-go from here cheaply. It is 1. a store that sells authentic product 2. it is a tourist trap on Bourbon Street 3. 1 and 2 are enough to justify 3. The staff here are not interested in helping you if they are aware you're not going to buy anything. I felt a bit put off by that, but I will admit that they have so much foot traffic coming in; it probably makes sense they want to redirect their focus on true customers and not people who are only there to browse. This is something that I have done and probably wouldn't do again. I'd like to check out other voodoo shops, but Marie Laveau was good for a one time visit.

Good selection of books. You go into a normal bookstore and go to the occult section and it's just the popular best sellers. Here you'll find real good reads. They also carry a lot of statues and masks. You'll get the normal voodoo doll on keychain junk but they also carry ceremony items. Not the best selection but if you know what your looking for you can probably find something close to what you need here.

I went in here to grab a small souvenir for my daughter who could be described as... alternative? This place is small. Staff decidedly not friendly. Not a great selection of stuff. Ended up buying a black logo coffee cup. Took my purchase and left asap. I gotta say I definitely felt a dark energy in this shop as well as outside. I had to wait probably ten minutes for my friend who dropped me off to come back and get me. I felt so uneasy just standing outside this shop. I can't explain it. I noticed others feeling the same way. Maybe we are more sensitive, perceptive or psychic... Either way, I wish this business well, but I have no desire to return.

Those who feel they know me well are completely unaware that I have long been a secret practitioner of the dark side of Voodoo. Not even my best friends realize that I was ordained as a Voodoo priest many, many years ago right here in New Orleans. The fact is, voodoo has served me well, and honestly, can you tell me of a better way to eliminate an enemy with a guarantee of never being caught other than through the use of dark voodoo? To my knowledge, no one in recent years has been charged by the law in bewitching a foe using ritualistic powers leading to their sudden ill-fortune and demise. In this day and age, I feel voodoo is the best available method for dispatching my rivals all while doing so at a great distance, thus avoiding suspicion by the authorities. When it comes to Marie Laveau herself, the best I can say is that the woman was an overrated amateur. Actually, I consider her to be a total hack who failed to tap into true black-magic voodoo, which is the extraordinarily more effective and powerful side of the practice. Nevertheless, her "House of Voodoo" here contains many of those difficult-to-obtain items I require whenever I find I must once again perform a grim hoodoo ritual in order to eviscerate a nemesis. While it may appear by first sight to be nothing more than a shop catering to drunk tourists, the majority of the REAL magical powders and dark arts gris-gris are never kept out on display. For the stock that a Voodoo priest like myself comes in for, one must know what to ask for directly, whereupon you will be guided into a secret room located in the back of the house. Again, one must know exactly what evil mojo it is to ask for, and really, only people skilled in the art of dark voodoo know what they need. If you're vague about it, the surly zealots working here will deny the existence of the secret room altogether. Interested in reanimating the dead or causing your boss to spontaneously explode into a cloud of ash? Then you'll need access into Laveau's secret room. But don't fret! For you novices, there's a cache of voodoo dolls for sale here in addition to an array of other silly (and useless) talismans. They will always have alligator/chicken teeth/feet, incense, crystals, occult books, skulls, candles, gemstones, and all sorts of other hokey shit on display for sale. They still provide tarot card and palm readings for all of you who believe in such nonsense. So come on in to Marie Laveau's House of Voodoo and support this local abode of superstitions with your cash and credit cards! You'll be glad you did your part to keep this place in business. Trust me on that.

Small shop on bourbon street. Lot of things to see but damn costly. I would say they are priced at-least 3-4 times costly. Any kind of photography is not allowed but you can visit one time for the experience. They have some great collection related to voodoo stuffs.

This is strictly a touristy store. Had some interesting things inside. But what I did notice is the bad attitudes from every single person working there. The energy was absolutely atrocious & completely negative. Like they were doing me a favor by letting me come in. Wanted to buy a statue the lady had an attitude and told me to wait. Went to check out and the prices were all raised. Not cool. They have a security guard on site and fake postings about how people stole stuff and returned it for having bad luck which was a nice effect. Listen if you want to be treated like crap in a store where you're spending your hard earned money... well shop at Marie L's because you won't be disappointed. Good luck

There are several voodoo shops on or around Bourbon Street in the French Quarter. Honestly once you've been in one, they are all pretty similar. But Marie Laveau House of Voodoo is practically the motherland of them all. The store is packed to the brim full of fun & kitschy items for all your voodoo needs. They do all types of readings from mediums to tarot cards to palm readings. Check their website for the schedule. Really, it beckons tourists in for their voodoo items, most not made anywhere near NOLA. It's worth a pop in. I mean you're already on Bourbon Street so why not!? But proceed with caution if actually spending money. Most of the clerks are not so friendly if they think you're just browsing.

No disrespect, but this is nothing more than a tourist trap. A well designed, well targeted, well placed tourist trap. The place is always crowded so be careful with your movements in here. It's kind of small so if your intentions are to shop leisurely, think again. You really can't just browse and take your time. With the flow of people that come in kind of pushes you around the shop. So grab as you are pushed along. Tons of voodoo t-shirts to tickle your fancy. Not much else notable.

I got my Godson a variety of powerful ritual items for his altar, for spiritual protection & to keep his new home safe... and setting intention for his new chapter in life... major birthdays deserve major gifts. I was helped by Belle. She was really helpful had good vibes, seemed respectful and knowledgeable. Update coming

Not sure what all the hubbub is about here. It's famous so we went it Everything is so overpriced even just an ordinary candle. I bought a small book for $5 that was to simply explain about voodoo. Didn't learn much, it was so poorly written.

Such a cool spot. No cameras which I respect! Great assortment of unique items. Voodoo Dolls, good luck charms, small souvenirs. A little something for everyone. Great prices in my opinion and so many things are handmade. Respect the shop and leave your phone in your pocket. My favorite shopping experience in New Orleans.