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5 Top Voodoo Shops in New Orleans

Updated: February 3, 2023

This post provides details about the voodoo shops in New Orleans.

We include information about the differences and similarities between various locations and tips on what you can get at these stores.


What is a Voodoo Shop?

New Orleans has always had a very close relationship with voodoo, and even today there are a lot of people in NOLA who practice the religion. 

Just an FYI, we have a post that explains New Orleans' relationship with the religion of Voodoo.

As a result, there are still plenty of voodoo shops in the city that sell a lot of important items to help people continue their practices.

Although these locations are also called occult shops and witch shops (or witchcraft shops), voodoo in New Orleans isn’t really tied to witchcraft, magic, or the occult in the way that popular culture often presents the religion.

A voodoo shop in New Orleans. Source: Pixabay user bluesjane.
A voodoo shop in New Orleans. Source: Pixabay user bluesjane.

Louisiana voodoo is actually a combination of the traditional religions from West Africa, Roman Catholicism, and Haitian Vodou.

The practices of this form of voodoo are directly tied to the history of New Orleans and were brought here by enslaved Africans.

Furthermore, actual witchcraft shops are more common in states like California and Massachusetts (specifically in Salem, just north of Boston). 

The types of items you’ll see in these stores are often very different from what you’ll find in New Orleans voodoo shops.

If you’re still confused about what to expect from these locations, fear not!

Most voodoo shop owners in New Orleans will be happy to teach tourists a few things about the practices and history of this religion. 

And check the video from Tour Guide Robi, who is a practicing voodoo priest, and goes through the day in the life of a voodoo priest. 

Some voodoo stores even have museums to help you learn more. If you want to dig in even deeper, we recommend checking out the Voodoo Museum as well. 

We also offer a free walking tour covering New Orleans' voodoo history.


What Can You Buy at Voodoo Shops?

There are a lot of interesting items you can pick up at New Orleans voodoo shops. 

Some of them are going to be intended more for people who actually practice the religion, but there are quite a few items that anyone can feel comfortable purchasing.

If you’re looking for something you can buy as a souvenir, we recommend asking the shop owner or an employee for some ideas on what to get. 

They will typically lead you to some of the most respectable and interesting items, and some of them are actually quite affordable!

Here are a few of the more common items you’ll find in New Orleans voodoo shops:

  • Gris Gris
  • Charms
  • Spells
  • Candles
  • Potion Oils
  • Tarot cards
  • Cleansing Sprays
  • Voodoo Dolls
  • And more!

In recent years, it has also become more common to find educational materials for sale in voodoo shops.

These items might be a good idea if you’re interested in learning more about Louisiana voodoo.

Be sure to also read our post on ideas for souvenirs in New Orleans.


Top 5 Voodoo Shops in New Orleans

This section will provide information about some of the best voodoo shops in New Orleans, including when they are open, the services they offer, where they are located, and more.


Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo

This is one of the most noteworthy voodoo shops in NOLA, and it’s of course named after the famed Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. 

Priestess Laaveau is arguably the most famous New Orleans Voodoo practitioner. She is buried in St. Louis Cemetery #1.

You can find this popular location at 628 Bourbon Street.

The store tied to this location is Reverend Zombie’s Voodoo Shop, which is located at 723 St. Peter Street.

Here are the hours:

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Marie Laveau’s House of Voodoo

  • 10 am - 10 pm | Sun - Thur
  • 10 am - 12 am | Fri & Sat

Reverend Zombie’s Voodoo Shop

  • 12 pm - 8 pm | Sun - Thur
  • 10 am - 10 pm | Fri & Sat

In addition to offering several voodoo ritual items such as gris gris bags, voodoo dolls, and mojo bags, they also provide information about the religion to newcomers. 

You can also get a psychic or spiritual reading while you’re here!

You’ll see tribal masks and statues from around the world, and there are a number of traditional souvenirs such as shot glasses, mugs, t-shirts, magnets, and more.


Voodoo Authentica

If you’re looking to learn a few things about voodoo before you buy, this location is both a cultural center and a voodoo shop.

What better place to start your journey into this unique cultural phenomenon?

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Voodoo Authentica is located at 612 Dumaine Street in the French Quarter, just one block from Jackson Square. 

This voodoo shop is open daily from 11 am - 7 pm, so it’s not going to be the best option for anyone who wants to visit later at night.

As with most other New Orleans voodoo stores, you’ll find a lot of popular items here including potion oils, voodoo dolls, gris gris, and much more.

They also offer rituals, readings, and spiritual consultations.

Voodoo Authentica is also the site of Voodoo Fest each Halloween.

This is a celebration of New Orleans voodoo culture, and it typically includes a lot of great music and activities for free!


Voodoo Spiritual Temple

This is a proper temple dedicated to the religious and spiritual practice of voodoo, and it is operated by Priestess Miriam Chamani and her husband Priest Oswan Chamani.

Although their focus is on traditional West African spiritual healing, they also have a shop that sells a lot of authentic potion oils, incense, candles, and other items necessary for practicing voodoo.

Voodoo Spiritual Temple New Orleans

This voodoo shop can be found at 1428 N. Rampart Street. They are open 6 days a week, Monday - Saturday from 10:30 am - 6 pm.

This is a great option for anyone who either already knows a lot about this religion or they want to experience an actual voodoo temple. 

In addition to all the items they sell, they also provide a lot of services such as weddings, baptisms, private lessons, and spiritual guidance.

Its location is also near Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, so you could make a visit to these places as well.


Erzulie’s Authentic Voodoo

Like many other New Orleans voodoo shops, this one offers a variety of items and services for sale, and they’re ready to help with any problems you might have.

Erzulie’s Authentic Voodoo is located at 1000 Bourbon Street, Suite #361. They are open from 11 am - 7 pm from Thursday - Monday.

NOTE: Currently, their retail sales are online only and the shop is used as an event space.

As with pretty much every other voodoo shop, they sell items such as voodoo dolls, perfumes, soaps, gris gris, and more.

One of the things they specialize in is voodoo spells and love spells.

If you’re looking for more specific items like their love spells and voodoo wanga dolls, this is a great shop to visit.

Erzulie’s also offers psychic readings and spiritual consultations for anyone who needs them.


Island of Salvation Botanica

While this is a great New Orleans voodoo shop, it’s also a healing center that offers a variety of different items intended to help visitors heal. 

The shop owner is Sallie Ann Glassman, and she is an initiated Voodoo Priestess. Believe it or not, she’s one of just a few Americans ordained into traditional Haitian Vodou.

The Island of Salvation Botanica is found at 2372 St. Claude Avenue in Suite #100.

They are open from 10 am - 5 pm from Monday - Saturday, and from 11 am - 5 pm on Sunday.

This location specializes in items such as incense, herbs, soaps, candles, and essential oils.

If you’re looking for healing supplies, this is one of the best voodoo shops to visit in New Orleans.

As with all the other popular shops, Island of Salvation Botanica also offers psychic readings and they hold special prayer events during which you might be asked to provide an offering.


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Sarah Hester

Sarah first moved to New Orleans in 2001 to work for the American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana. While working in the communities of New Orleans she fell in love with the unique culture of the Big Easy; it's food, music, architecture, wildlife, and most of all history. Read More... Sarah began her career with FTBF, first as a guide, then as an owner/operator. She believes every day is a good day if she gets to impart her love of her beloved New Orleans with Free Tours By Foot guests. She especially likes to convert new Who Dat Saints Fans!
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