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New Orleans Best of Bywater: Food & History Tour (1pm Wed-Fri)

$98
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Explore like a local! A tour for the those looking to get off the tourist path, the Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this hip neighborhood's revitalization post-Katrina. This tour offers a unique look into the new, innovative direction of local cuisine, including Creole and Cajun classics, a po-boy sandwich, BBQ, great drinks, cool street art and a visit to the site that launched the historic Supreme Court case of Plessy v. Ferguson. Eat and drink your way through this bohemian neighborhood while taking in historic sites, folk art and colorful architecture!
Bywater Food & Art Tour
Art & History
Meals, drinks, tax & tip
Walking Tour: Explore the hip trendy Bywater and all its great restaurants, street art & history!
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Beverages
  • Local taxes
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Food tasting - enough for lunch
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
Meet at the corner of Homer Plessy Way & Royal St. at the Plessy v. Ferguson Historical Marker (Press Street Railroad Yards)

  • Bywater
    Enjoy a full meal between 3 restaurant stops, all your food & drink included. There's plenty in this neighborhood so you might want to stick around after the tour and drink at the bars and breweries your guide recommends!
  • Meet at the site that launched an important Supreme Court decision that shaped US history. Learn how the specific culture of Creoles caused this movement to begin in New Orleans.
  • Bywater Historic District
    Take a stroll through the architecture and street art of Bywater. An enclave for artists & musicians, Bywater is full of locally loved bars and restaurants - your guide will show you all the cool spots for a great time in the neighborhood!
  • Crescent Park
    This park along the Mississippi River is an area most tourists never see- a pleasant spot for a po-boy picnic and a stroll along the river front.
  • Studio Be
    Learn about New Orleans civil rights history and enjoy some massive street art by one of the city's most famous new artists

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour requires walking on uneven surfaces, climbing up and down stairs and the ability to walk a half a mile at once.
  • Tours can be customized for most allergies & dietary restrictions, but this Bywater tour is not recommended for vegetarian or vegan diets or gluten allergies.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    New Orleans Best of Bywater: Food & History Tour (1pm Wed-Fri)

    $98
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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