Louisiana Water History Tour: Uncover Untold Stories
New Orleans
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.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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
What's Included
  • Licensed tour guide with environmental expertise
Additional Information

Explore the untold narrative of water and its connection with one of the world’s most impactful cities. The mention of water and New Orleans may lean you towards thinking about natural and human-induced catastrophes. However, the truth is, water has played a crucial role in shaping the music, culinary practices, and cultural rituals of the Nation.

Join us on an immersive journey from antiquity to the modern era as we delve into indigenous history, steamboat era, Slavery, African American History, Jazz, technological advancements of the 20th-century, and climate change.

Your queries will be addressed and history will be revived on this interactive expedition led by experts in water history and Infrastructure.

You will discover about the establishment of the Louisiana delta, its creators, and the monumental sacrifices and innovations that attributed to the making of New Orleans and the country as we know of it today.

Be a part of our unique expeditions through New Orleans.

Location
768 Decatur St
Decatur Street
This address brings you to the amphitheater. You will notice a semi circle of concrete steps. Your guide will meet you at the bottom of those steps. You will receive a text from the guide describing themselves before the meeting time.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.