Uncover the untold history of water in New Orleans on a unique tour. Explore the influence of water on music, food, and culture, from indigenous history to climate change.
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Mississippi River - New Orleans and the Mississippi River are extricably linked. Tourism, trade and commerce are all powered by the river, lakes and the gulf that surrounds it.
But the very thing that powers the city’s economy also makes it vulnerable to catastrophic floods.
We will discuss this in detail
- Licensed tour guide with environmental expertise
We have brought back our Waters of Katrina History Tour where we offer a unique insight into the untold history of water and its relationship to New Orleans.
With a concentration on Katrina, this journey will take you through past and present, exploring the natural and man-made disasters that created a need for new and improved ways to deal with our city below sea level.
Water has shaped the culture of this city. Every generation of New Orleanians have been plagued by floods.
On tour you will hear about the history of the city and the 20th-century innovations surrounding our plight with water and storms. We will show you how water has been integral in shaping the city as we know it today.
Thurs, Fri, Sat: 10 am
2 hours
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
