Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

New Orleans has no shortage of ghost tours, but this experience takes you inside an old Bourbon Street house for stories, tarot-based spiritual readings, and the chance to make a Mojo bag. Psychic Medium Marie leads the evening, sharing the house’s past and accounts of spirits, including dead celebrities she says have visited her.

I like the personal format and the fact that Marie adjusts the session to the people in front of her. I also like the simple extras: wine and water are provided, and you can pick up food or drinks nearby before walking to the house. The main caution is that a seance here may not match your picture of a round table, crystal ball, or ghost appearing in the room. It is largely a group spiritual reading using tarot cards.

Key points to know before booking

• Meet at 908 Bourbon Street: You start at NOLA Poboys and walk about half a block to the house.
• Psychic Medium Marie leads the session: She gives a short introduction, tells stories connected with the house, and conducts the readings.
• The seance uses tarot cards: Expect messages interpreted through cards rather than a staged apparition or Ouija board.
• Wine and water are included: Food, snacks, and other drinks are your responsibility.
• The evening can last one to three hours: Allow extra time if several people are being read.
• It is for adults only: Every participant must be at least 18 years old.

A Bourbon Street setting with a very different kind of ghost tour

The meeting point is NOLA Poboys at 908 Bourbon Street. That gives you an easy place to meet in the French Quarter, and you can buy a snack, meal, or drink in the area before the session. From there, the walk to the house is only about half a block.

The setting matters. You are not being led through a museum or a dark cemetery. You enter an old house directly on Bourbon Street, where Marie gives a short account of the building and her connection with spirits. The house itself supplies much of the atmosphere, while Bourbon Street supplies the noise and energy just outside.

Marie is described as warm, entertaining, and welcoming. Her identity as a Black psychic medium is also part of the experience, adding a personal and cultural dimension that you will not get from a standard scripted ghost walk. She speaks about spirits in her own way, rather than presenting a broad survey of New Orleans folklore.

The introduction is reportedly brief. That is useful if you want the reading to begin quickly, though it also means you should not expect a long architectural tour or a detailed lecture on French Quarter history. You get a short introduction to the house, then the focus shifts to the spiritual session.

What happens inside the house

Once inside, you hear stories about the house and about spirits Marie says she has encountered. She also tells stories connected with dead celebrities whose spirits she believes have visited her. These stories are central to the mood, but they are presented through Marie’s personal spiritual practice rather than as independently documented historical facts.

That distinction is worth keeping in mind. If you enjoy ghost stories as folklore and entertainment, the material can add atmosphere to your evening. If you want verified history, ask questions and treat supernatural claims as part of the performance and belief system, not as established fact.

The main activity is the reading. Marie uses tarot cards to communicate with what she describes as the other side. In practice, this means you receive a personal reading, often with discussion of spirit guides, ancestors, or people who have died.

This is why the word seance can cause confusion. Some people expect a group gathered around a table, waiting for one spirit to appear. Here, the session is closer to a mediumship reading conducted in a group setting, with tarot cards used as the tool.

That does not make it less meaningful for someone who already believes in mediumship. It simply sets the right expectation. You are not booking a theatrical haunted-house show, and you are not guaranteed a visible supernatural event.

Personal readings, past lives, and Mojo bags

Each person has the option to receive a private seance reading. The experience may also include a past-life reading, though you should ask clearly about this before the session begins if it is important to you. Past-life readings appear to be an optional service, not a required part of the basic booking.

You can also learn how to make a magical Mojo bag intended to help connect you with ancestors. That is one of the more distinctive parts of the experience. It gives you something practical and symbolic to take away, rather than leaving with only a story or a card interpretation.

The readings can be detailed and specific. Some people have found that Marie connected names, words, emotions, or personal events that felt closely tied to their lives. That kind of specificity is the reason many people rate the experience highly.

You should also know that readings can be unpredictable. Spiritual messages may be comforting, strange, or upsetting. One account describes a reading that included painful statements about a past life and future relationships. Even if you do not accept the claims as true, hearing them delivered seriously can affect your mood.

For that reason, I suggest treating the session as a spiritual or theatrical experience, not as medical, legal, financial, or relationship advice. You are free to listen, ask questions, and decide what has meaning for you. You do not have to accept every statement as fact.

How the group arrangement affects the evening

The experience is described as private, with only your group participating. That is a major advantage if you want to discuss personal subjects without a room full of strangers.

There is one practical point to clarify before you go. The booking information also says that a private tour is not exclusive unless requested, and one account describes other groups being scheduled ahead of a party. This creates some uncertainty about how every time slot is handled.

I would contact the provider before booking and ask two direct questions:

• Is the reading exclusive to my group at the selected time?
• How many groups are scheduled before or after us?

This matters because the length of the session can change when more than one group is present. A party once reported waiting several hours past its scheduled time for the card reading. The provider disputed parts of that account, but the possibility of delays is important enough to confirm in advance.

If you are booking for a birthday, a small family gathering, or a special evening, request a fully private session in writing. Do not assume that the word private has the same meaning in every part of the booking information.

Timing: plan for more than a quick card pull

The stated duration is about one to three hours, with the main house visit described as roughly two hours. That is a wide range, and it reflects the personal nature of the readings.

A short visit may include the house introduction, ghost stories, and readings for a small group. A longer visit can happen when several people want individual attention, ask questions, or add a past-life reading.

I would avoid scheduling a dinner reservation or show immediately afterward. Bourbon Street has plenty of places to eat, but your reading may not begin exactly when you expect if another group is still finishing. The meeting point is easy to reach by public transportation, and the activity ends back at the meeting point, so the basic route is simple.

The session is offered in English. Since the experience depends on conversation and interpretation, you should be comfortable following spoken English and discussing personal subjects in English.

Is $175 per person a fair price?

At $175 per person, this is not a bargain tarot reading. You can find less expensive readings in the French Quarter, and some people have felt that the service did not justify the cost.

The price makes more sense if you value the setting, the stories, the personal attention, and the chance to book a small private group. You are paying for more than a quick card pull at a market stall. The visit includes access to the house, Marie’s introduction and ghost stories, spiritual readings, wine, water, and the option to discuss ancestors or past lives.

Still, the value depends heavily on what you think you are buying. If you want a polished, historically documented tour, this is not the best use of your money. If you want a serious spiritual reading in an old Bourbon Street house, the setting may make the price worthwhile.

A group of three would pay $525 at the stated per-person price. That is a substantial cost for an evening activity, so I would make sure everyone in your party understands the format before booking. In particular, explain that this is not a guaranteed supernatural event and that the seance uses tarot cards.

The included wine and water are pleasant touches, but they do not change the main value question. The cost is mainly for Marie’s time and the private setting.

What people praise most about Marie’s style

The strongest praise centers on Marie herself. She is often described as kind, warm, entertaining, and easy to talk with. That matters in an activity that asks you to share personal information or sit with emotionally charged subjects.

Several accounts also describe readings that felt remarkably accurate. The most convincing moments, for those who enjoyed the experience, involved Marie identifying a person connected with the participant or bringing up words and feelings that seemed personal.

Her style is not formal or academic. She gives a short speech about the house and her work, then moves quickly into the reading. Some people appreciate the direct approach. Others may prefer a slower explanation of the process, especially if this is their first time with a medium.

You should also feel free to ask how the time will be divided among members of your party. One family felt that each person received a different amount of attention. Setting expectations at the start can prevent awkwardness later.

The emotional side of a seance

A spiritual reading can be light and entertaining, but it can also touch grief, family conflict, fear, and hopes about the future. This experience is not ideal if you want complete control over the subject matter or if you are feeling especially vulnerable.

Marie may describe messages from spirit guides, ancestors, or past lives. You can listen without agreeing. If something feels too personal or upsetting, say so and ask to change the subject or stop.

I would avoid booking this as a prank for a friend who does not want a reading. The setting may look playful from the outside, but the content can feel serious once you are seated in front of the cards.

On the other hand, the experience can be a thoughtful choice for someone curious about mediumship, New Orleans spiritual traditions, or symbolic rituals. The optional Mojo bag adds a hands-on element and gives the evening a clear connection to ancestor work.

Who should book this Bourbon Street experience?

I would recommend it most strongly to:

• Adults who are curious about tarot, mediumship, or spiritual readings
• Couples or small groups who want an unusual evening in the French Quarter
• People who enjoy ghost stories but want more personal interaction than a walking tour provides
• Visitors comfortable treating supernatural messages as belief, entertainment, or personal reflection
• Anyone interested in an African American psychic medium’s individual approach to spiritual work

I would be more cautious about booking it for:

• Anyone expecting a traditional table seance with a visible spirit
• People seeking documented French Quarter history
• Visitors with a strict schedule later that night
• Anyone who feels uncomfortable with messages about death, past lives, or relationships
• Children, since the minimum age is 18

The activity is generally suitable for most adults, and it is near public transportation. The meeting point is on Bourbon Street, so you are in a busy entertainment district before and after the session. Weather can also affect the booking, since the experience requires good weather.

Booking, cancellation, and practical details

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours, subject to availability. I would not leave this until the last minute, especially since the experience is commonly booked well ahead of time, with an average lead time of about 97 days.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations inside that 24-hour window are not accepted for a refund. If poor weather causes the provider to cancel, you are offered another date or a full refund.

The activity is available by mobile ticket. It begins at NOLA Poboys, 908 Bourbon Street, and returns there at the end. Wine and water are included, but you should buy any food, snacks, or extra drinks before entering the house.

My advice before you commit

Read the description of the reading carefully and ask for clarification about the group arrangement. Confirm whether your booking is fully exclusive, how long the session is likely to last, and whether a past-life reading costs extra.

I would also decide in advance how you want to approach the spiritual material. You can participate with sincere belief, curious skepticism, or simple appreciation for the storytelling. Any of those approaches can work, as long as you understand that tarot-based messages are the heart of the session.

Should you book the House on Bourbon seance?

Book it if you want a personal, unusual New Orleans evening and you are open to tarot-based mediumship, ghost stories, and ancestor-themed rituals. Marie’s warm style and the old Bourbon Street house are the main reasons this experience appeals to people.

Skip it if you want a conventional ghost tour, a documented history lesson, or a low-cost reading. The price is high, the timing can vary, and the word seance may suggest something different from what you receive.

For the best chance of enjoying it, go with a small group of adults, leave your schedule open, confirm the private arrangement, and treat the messages as personal interpretation rather than guaranteed truth.

FAQ

Where does the experience begin?

It begins at NOLA Poboys, located at 908 Bourbon Street in New Orleans. The group then walks about half a block to the house.

How long does the experience last?

The experience lasts approximately one to three hours. The house visit and reading are generally described as taking about two hours.

Is the seance a traditional table seance?

No specific table, crystal ball, or Ouija board session is promised. The spiritual reading uses tarot cards to communicate messages connected with spirits, guides, or ancestors.

Is wine included?

Yes. One bottle of wine and one bottle of water are included. Food, snacks, and other drinks are not included, though you can buy them near the meeting point.

Are children allowed?

No. The minimum age is 18 years old.

Can I cancel for a refund?

Yes. You can cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.