A walking 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 fusion in a food hall, classics like the po-boy, 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!
Learn about New Orleans from a native who'll share little-known secrets of local culture and traditions, architecture and history
Take a long stroll around Bywater to explore the street art, food, drinks and more! All the drinks, food, tax & tip for each stop are included on this tour so you can sit back and relax!
Start at a renovated food hall with a taste of a trio of NOLA classics, move on to historical sites and street art. We break for a corner store po-boy and a GREAT view of the Mighty Mississippi!
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Host name: Michelle Mashon Host phone number: +17739830626 Address: 600 Homer Plessy Way, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, United States Directions: We meet at the corner of Royal Street and Home Plessy Way at the Plessy v. Ferguson Historical Marker (Press Street Railroad Yards). I recommend a taxi or Uber/Lyft since we end several blocks from where we begin the tour. **Please contact your host by phone call or WhatsApp to confirm and/or ask any questions about the event.**