Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

Bourbon Street is better known for its late-night crowds than for quiet spiritual readings, which is part of the appeal here: you leave the street for an old house where Psychic Medium Marie tells ghost stories and offers readings. I like the mix of French Quarter history and a personal, tarot-based session, plus the option to make a Mojo bag and connect with your ancestors.

Wine and water are included, and the experience is intended to be tailored to your group. One important caveat: the word séance can suggest a traditional gathering around a table, but the experience is described more accurately as a group reading using tarot cards. Confirm the format and timing when booking, since expectations and the actual session may not always match.

• The house is at 826 Bourbon Street: Meet nearby at NOLA Poboys, then walk about half a block to the house.
• Marie combines local lore and readings: Expect a short account of the house’s past, ghost stories, and spiritual readings.
• The séance is tarot-based: This is not described as a crystal-ball or Ouija-board session.
• You can opt into more than one kind of reading: A private séance reading is available to each guest, and a past-life reading is mentioned as an option.
• Wine and water are provided: You may also bring food, snacks, or drinks from the area around the meeting point to enjoy at the house.
• Time and privacy deserve a check-in: The experience is listed at about one to three hours, and the booking details use both private-tour and shared-group language.

A Bourbon Street address with a quieter purpose

The experience starts close to the action at 908 Bourbon Street, outside NOLA Poboys. From there, the house at 826 Bourbon Street is about half a block away. It is a small walk, but the change in setting is central to the appeal: you move from a busy street into a house where the focus shifts to its past and the stories attached to it.

You can pick up snacks, food, or drinks near the meeting point and bring them to the house. Wine and water are provided, so you do not need to plan around refreshments. The supplied details do not specify what food or drinks are allowed, so ask before bringing anything beyond a snack.

The house itself is presented as an old Bourbon Street home with its own history. Marie gives a brief introduction to the property and her work, then tells ghost stories, including accounts connected to spirits and deceased celebrities. If you enjoy hearing local stories in the place they are tied to, that setting gives this experience more character than a reading in a generic room.

What Marie’s reading involves

The central event is a spiritual reading with Psychic Medium Marie, who is identified as being of African descent. The descriptions and individual experiences point to tarot cards as a tool for communication. That detail matters because the word séance can set a different expectation: there is no promise here of a round table, a crystal ball, a Ouija board, or one spirit visibly appearing.

Think of it as a personal reading in a group setting, with the atmosphere and ghost stories adding a New Orleans frame. Each guest has the option to receive a private séance reading. Some people find the readings specific and meaningful; others may find the format less like a traditional mediumship session than they expected.

I would go in with curiosity, but not with the expectation that any spiritual claim can be verified. A reading is a subjective experience, and you may respond strongly to what you hear. If you are uncomfortable with personal or emotionally charged subjects, it is sensible to say so before the reading begins. The supplied information does not explain how topics are chosen or whether you can set limits, so ask Marie directly.

A short house introduction, then stories and readings

The itinerary describes a roughly two-hour visit at the house, while the overall duration is listed as approximately one to three hours. In practice, plan for some variation rather than treating either figure as a firm schedule. The opening introduction is described as brief, followed by the house stories and readings.

Marie first shares information about the house and her work, then tells ghost stories, including accounts associated with spirits who have visited her. The stories are part of the experience, not just a prelude to it. They give you a sense of the house’s claimed past and help set the mood before the reading begins.

After the introduction, you can take part in a spiritual reading. A past-life reading is also mentioned as an option, and the itinerary says guests can learn to create a Mojo bag intended to help connect with ancestors. These are choices, not details you should assume are required for everyone. Ask what is included in your booking and whether any optional activity carries an extra charge.

The listing describes the experience as private, but its other details say a booking is not exclusive to one person or group unless requested. It also says only your group will participate. Those statements can be read in different ways, and accounts of the experience describe other groups being scheduled. If a one-group session is important to you, get a clear answer before paying: ask whether another party can be present, whether the entire appointment is reserved for your group, and whether exclusivity costs extra.

Why expectations make or break the evening

The strongest appeal is the combination of a historic Bourbon Street house, personal storytelling, and a reading that is meant to address individuals rather than a crowd. People who enjoyed the experience describe Marie as warm and entertaining, and the setting as a good fit for the subject. Several found the reading strikingly specific or found that the house and the stories helped create the right atmosphere.

But spiritual readings are not a standard service with a predictable script. One person may welcome a direct message; another may find the same kind of personal reading upsetting. Accounts of the experience include both emotional, positive sessions and sessions that felt distressing or not worth the price. If you are sensitive to statements about past lives, relationships, or the dead, do not assume that everything will stay light just because you booked an evening activity.

A practical way to avoid a mismatch is to ask what the reading covers before it begins. You can also make your comfort level clear and decline an optional past-life reading or other add-on. The experience is best approached as an unusual, personal encounter, not as a performance with guaranteed revelations.

Is $175 per person good value?

At $175 per person, this costs more than a casual tarot reading. The price makes most sense if you value the full combination: time in the house, Marie’s stories, wine and water, and a spiritual reading in a setting closely tied to the French Quarter. If you mainly want a brief card reading, the house tour and ghost-story element may not justify the extra cost for you.

The price is per person, so the total rises quickly for a group. Three people would pay $525 at the listed rate. Before booking, confirm what each person receives, how long the appointment is expected to last, and whether the quoted price includes any past-life reading or Mojo bag activity you want. The supplied information does not give a breakdown of optional charges.

The experience is commonly booked well ahead, with an average advance booking of 97 days. That is useful to know if you have a particular date in mind, but it also makes it wise to verify the appointment details early. Confirmation is due within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

Getting there and planning the booking

The meeting point is NOLA Poboys at 908 Bourbon Street, and the activity ends back at the meeting point. The house is at 826 Bourbon Street, a short walk away. The location is near public transportation, and the activity is open to people aged 18 and older. The details say most people can participate.

The experience is offered in English and uses a mobile ticket. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time; cancellations made later are not refunded, and changes inside that window are not accepted. If poor weather cancels the activity, you are offered another date or a full refund.

Before you go, confirm three points: the expected start and finish time, whether your party will be alone for the reading, and what the term séance means in this particular session. These questions are especially useful if you are arriving for a fixed dinner reservation or are seeking a traditional mediumship gathering rather than a tarot-based reading.

Who will enjoy this experience most?

I would consider booking if you are curious about spiritual readings, enjoy ghost stories, and want an evening activity rooted in a particular French Quarter setting. It may also suit a small group that is comfortable sharing a personal experience and understands that each person’s reading can feel different.

I would pause if you expect a conventional séance, prefer a tightly timed tour, or want a reading with clearly defined subject matter. The format depends on Marie’s stories and the reading itself, so it may not feel like a simple, predictable attraction. It is also worth thinking carefully about whether you are comfortable receiving personal messages that might touch on sensitive subjects.

The average rating is 4.6 from 55 ratings, but that number cannot tell you whether the style will suit you. The main decision is what you want from the evening: local ghost lore and an unusual setting, or a specific kind of mediumship session. If it is the first, this has a distinctive Bourbon Street angle. If it is the second, clarify the method before booking.

Should you book Psychic Medium Marie?

Book if the combination of a Bourbon Street house, ghost stories, and a tarot-based spiritual reading sounds appealing, and you are comfortable with an experience that can be personal and unpredictable. The house and Marie’s storytelling are a key part of the value, not merely decoration around a card reading.

Skip it, or ask more questions first, if you need a traditional table séance, guaranteed privacy, a fixed two-hour schedule, or firm limits on the reading’s subject matter. A quick conversation before booking can prevent the biggest disappointment: paying for one kind of experience and arriving with another in mind.

FAQ

How much does the experience cost?

The listed price is $175 per person.

How long does the experience last?

It is listed as approximately one to three hours. The visit at the house is described as about two hours, but the overall duration may vary.

Where do I meet the group?

The meeting point is NOLA Poboys at 908 Bourbon Street. The house is at 826 Bourbon Street, about half a block away.

What is included?

Spiritual readings, one bottle of wine, and one bottle of water are included.

Is this a traditional table séance?

The experience uses tarot cards for a group reading. It is not described as a traditional session with a round table, crystal ball, or Ouija board.

What is the minimum age?

Participants must be at least 18 years old.

What language is the experience offered in?

The experience is offered in English.

Can I cancel for a refund?

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