Friendly shop from folks who know what they are talking about. Skip the tourist traps and visit .
January 2024
My reading with Kamille exceeded my expectations. Her patience, receptivity, and confidence only add to her evidently carefully-crafted skill set. A true talent and stellar human being who went above and beyond the service I purchased.Thank you Kamille and Zar for welcoming me with open arms and keeping me warm.
January 2024
Most Authentic voodoo shop without the tourist pricing. A small collection of books and beautiful shrines built into the book shelves honoring an array of Saints.Left with 2 full shopping bags of gifts for friends and family.
Best for Voodoo Shops Because: The shop's central location in the French Quarter makes this an easy stop for the curious.
New Orleans is noted for two kinds of voodoo: the historic kind and the trashy, touristy kind. The latter variety isn't hard to find; look for kitschy dolls imported from China. But the historic voodoo-an expression of the city's longtime links to Haiti-is more elusive and interesting. That kind gets some respect at Voodoo Authentica, which is owned by a practicing spiritualist. The shop has displays and examples of shrines, and also stocks a variety of goods, including locally handmade voodoo dolls, gris-gris bags, and essential oils. While it's clear the staff doesn't object to selling souvenirs to those with a more casual interest, the religion of voodoo is taken seriously here-and it is a religion, not just some spooky form of witchcraft, as you'll learn.
