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

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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!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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!
Duration: 60 mins
2. Plessy v. Ferguson Historical Marker (Press Street Railroad Yards)
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.
Duration: 15 mins
3. 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!
Duration: 60 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 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
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Professional guide

Food tasting - enough for lunch

Alcoholic beverages

Local taxes

Beverages

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Bon Moment NOLA

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