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

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Overview

A full meal, all-inclusive food tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and explore New Orleans like a local, the Marigny Bywater is only blocks from the French Quarter & offers the best non-touristy experience in New Orleans. Enjoy a full meal of some of our iconic, favorite foods: po-boys, sno-balls, BBQ, fried green tomatoes and boudin sausage, spread between three food stops. Take in historic sites, a view of the Mississippi River, diverse cultural history, cool street art & colorful shotgun houses. The arts and food scene are the main draw to this neighborhood's revitalization post-Katrina, discover the quirky, fun side of life in NOLA! Adventurous eaters of any age are welcome on the Marigny Bywater food tour, but ages 5+ require a ticket.

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

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This tour requires walking on uneven surfaces, climbing up and down stairs

Tours can be customized for most allergies & dietary restrictions, but this Bywater tour is not recommended for vegetarian or vegan diets or gluten allergies.

The Marigny Bywater tour extends over approximately 1 mile of walking at a relaxed pace across 3 hours

Supplied by Bon Moment NOLA

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