Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

Bourbon Street is usually about loud music and late nights. This experience takes you half a block away from the meeting point and into an old house where Psychic Medium Marie shares ghost stories, discusses the building’s past, and offers tarot-based spiritual readings. It is an unusually personal way to see a quieter side of the French Quarter.

I like the small-group setting and the chance to shape the evening around your interests. I also like the simple extras: wine and water are provided, and you can pick up food or drinks near the starting point before entering the house. The main caution is that seance can mean something different here than you may expect. You should be prepared for a group tarot reading rather than a theatrical séance with a crystal ball, round table, or visible spirit.

Key points to know

• Meet at 908 Bourbon Street: You walk about half a block to the house at 826 Bourbon Street.
• Psychic Medium Marie leads the visit: She gives a quick account of the house and tells ghost stories connected with spirits and dead celebrities.
• The reading uses tarot cards: Expect spiritual messages delivered through cards, not a stage-style séance.
• Wine and water are included: You may also bring or buy snacks, food, or drinks nearby.
• The length can vary: Plan for roughly one to three hours, depending on the reading and chosen activities.
• Adults only: Everyone in your party must be at least 18 years old.

What happens between 908 and 826 Bourbon Street

You begin at NOLA PoBoys, at 908 Bourbon Street. This is a practical meeting point in the middle of the French Quarter, close to public transportation and easy to find if you are already exploring Bourbon Street.

From there, you walk roughly half a block to the house at 826 Bourbon Street. That short walk matters because the activity is not a bus tour or a staged attraction tucked away outside the French Quarter. You move directly from one of New Orleans’ busiest streets into an old house used for the spiritual reading.

You can buy snacks, food, or drinks near the meeting point before entering. That is useful if you are booking an evening session and want something small to eat first. Wine and water are provided at the house, but you should not assume that a full meal is part of the price.

The setting does much of the work. Bourbon Street gives you noise, neon, and crowds. The house offers a more contained room for conversation and card reading. If you want a polished theatrical production, this may feel too informal. If you like unusual places and direct conversation, the change of mood is part of the appeal.

Inside the old Bourbon Street house

Marie begins with a short explanation of the house and its connection to the spiritual work. She also shares stories about spirits associated with the building and accounts involving dead celebrities who she says visited her through spiritual communication.

The introduction is reportedly brief, so you should not expect a long architectural tour. The value is in the atmosphere and the personal setting, not in a detailed examination of every room or a formal French Quarter history lecture.

The house itself is an important part of the visit. You are not simply sitting in a shop for a standard card reading. You are hearing stories in a building presented as haunted, on one of the most famous streets in New Orleans. That gives the session a strong sense of place.

Still, keep your expectations in check. The historical portion is limited. You will learn about the house and some of Marie’s accounts, but this is not a general walking tour covering Creole architecture, local food, or the full history of Bourbon Street.

Marie’s style and the spiritual reading

Marie is the central figure here. She is described as warm, welcoming, entertaining, and very much in character. Her approach combines ghost stories with a personal reading, so the tone can shift between theatrical New Orleans storytelling and serious spiritual conversation.

The reading is conducted with tarot cards. This is the point most likely to affect your decision. The word séance often suggests a circle around a table, a crystal ball, a Ouija board, or one spirit appearing in a dramatic way. That is not what you should book this for.

Instead, think of it as a group tarot reading framed as communication with spirits. Marie uses the cards to interpret messages, and she may identify people or themes connected with your family and personal life. Some people find specific details striking. Others may find the reading broad, uncertain, or too dependent on questions and responses from the person being read.

The format can also vary. The advertised length is about one to three hours, and the actual time depends on the number of people, the order of readings, and any extra session you choose. One important scheduling concern is that an evening booking has, at times, involved waiting behind other groups. If your start time is important, confirm how many groups are booked and how the reading order will work.

The activity is described as private, but the wording needs careful attention. Only your group participates in the activity as described in the booking information, while another part of the description says the private tour is not exclusive unless requested. Past bookings have also involved several groups at the house. Ask directly whether you are receiving an exclusive session, a shared session, or a private reading within a larger evening.

A past-life reading is an optional extra

Marie may offer a past-life reading during the visit. It is not required for the main reading, and you should not feel that you need to buy it to receive a worthwhile session.

The past-life reading can be interesting if you enjoy symbolic or spiritual storytelling. It also adds time and may add cost, depending on the arrangement made during your visit. Ask before agreeing to it: find out what is included, how much extra time it takes, and the exact price.

This is one area where clear communication helps. If you want a past-life reading, say so early. If you do not want one, a polite no should be enough. You are paying for a specific activity, not for every add-on offered at the house.

What the price means at $175 per person

At $175 per person, this is not a bargain tarot reading. The price reflects the setting, the host, the ghost-story element, the French Quarter location, and the possibility of a longer personal session. Wine and water are included, but they are small additions rather than the reason to book.

The value depends heavily on what you want. If you are seeking a casual tarot reading at the lowest possible cost, you can likely find less expensive options in the French Quarter. If you want a reading tied to an old Bourbon Street house, with local storytelling and a more theatrical setting, the higher cost may make sense.

I would also judge the price by the time you actually receive. A focused private session lasting close to two hours feels different from a short reading after a long wait. Before you pay, confirm the start time, expected length, whether other groups are scheduled, and whether the quoted amount includes any past-life reading.

For a group of three, the listed price comes to $525. For a group of four, it reaches $700. That makes the scheduling details important. A missed hour or a reading that does not match the advertised format feels much more serious when multiplied across a family or group of friends.

The strongest reasons to book

I would consider this activity if you want something distinctly tied to New Orleans rather than a standard sightseeing stop. You get Bourbon Street, an old house, ghost stories, tarot cards, and a host with a clear performance style. The combination is difficult to reproduce with a regular psychic reading in a shop.

The personal format is another plus. You can ask questions, listen to the reading, and decide how much of the spiritual side you want to take seriously. Some people have found the details surprisingly personal, while others have treated the evening as entertainment. Both approaches can work if you arrive with an open mind and firm boundaries.

The house also creates a memorable backdrop. You are not just sitting at a table in a brightly lit storefront. You are hearing accounts of spirits in a place presented as haunted, with Bourbon Street outside the door.

The main reasons to hesitate

The largest concern is the gap between the word séance and the actual format. If you want a dramatic group ceremony, you may be disappointed. Here, the reading relies on tarot cards and personal interpretation.

The second concern is consistency. The duration can range from one to three hours, and the order of groups may affect when your reading begins. Some people have described a focused and accurate session. Others felt the reading was vague, upsetting, or not what they paid for.

You should also consider the emotional tone. Spiritual readings can touch on death, family, past lives, relationships, and frightening predictions. If you are uncomfortable with direct or negative statements, tell Marie at the start. You can also decline questions or readings that go beyond what you want to discuss.

Finally, the house is on Bourbon Street. The meeting area is considered easy to find, but the surrounding street can be noisy and crowded, especially at night. Stay aware of your belongings and your party as you walk. The activity itself is indoors, but the approach begins in one of New Orleans’ busiest nightlife zones.

Who will enjoy this most

This suits adults who enjoy ghost stories, tarot, unusual local activities, and a little theater. It works especially well for a small group of friends or family members who want to compare their readings afterward.

It may also suit a first-time visitor who has already seen the major French Quarter sights and wants an evening with a different mood. The short walk, supplied wine and water, and central location make it easy to fit into a night in the Quarter.

I would not choose it for children, since the minimum age is 18. I would also avoid booking it for someone who wants a strictly factual history tour or a clearly defined theatrical séance. The spiritual claims are part of the experience, not something you can assess like an architectural tour.

Timing, booking, and cancellation details

Confirmation is sent within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability. Since the activity is often reserved well in advance, about 97 days on average, book early if you need a particular evening.

The experience lasts approximately one to three hours. Because that is a wide range, leave room before your next dinner reservation or show. An exact start time may not guarantee an immediate reading if other groups are scheduled, so ask for clarification before you finalize plans.

You can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the start time. Changes or cancellations made inside that window are not accepted for a refund. The activity also requires good weather, and a weather cancellation gives you the choice of another date or a full refund.

My recommendation

Book this if you want a highly personal Bourbon Street activity and can accept tarot-based spiritual communication in place of a traditional séance. Marie’s warm style, the old house, the ghost stories, and the chance for a past-life reading create a memorable evening for the right person.

Skip it if you want a low-cost card reading, a formal French Quarter history tour, or a tightly timed event with no uncertainty. Before booking, confirm whether your session is fully exclusive, how many groups are scheduled, what séance means in this setting, and whether any extra readings cost more. Those four questions will tell you far more about the value than the wine or the haunted-house label.

FAQ

Where does the activity begin?

It begins at NOLA PoBoys, 908 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116.

Where does the activity end?

The activity ends back at the meeting point.

How far is the house from the meeting point?

The house is about half a block from the meeting point, at 826 Bourbon Street.

How long does the experience last?

The advertised duration is approximately one to three hours. A stated itinerary describes about two hours, but the exact length may vary.

What does the reading involve?

The spiritual reading uses tarot cards to communicate messages connected with spirits. It is not described as a crystal-ball or Ouija-board séance.

Is wine included?

Yes. One bottle of wine and one bottle of water are provided.

Can I bring food or drinks?

You can pick up snacks, food, or drinks near the meeting point to enjoy at the house.

Is the activity private?

The activity is described as limited to your group, but another description says the tour is not exclusive unless requested. Ask the provider to confirm whether other groups will be present.

What is the cancellation policy?

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. If bad weather causes the activity to be canceled, you can choose another date or receive a full refund.