Founded by New Orleans native Dennis M. in 2017, 2nd Line Tours invites you to see the Crescent City through the eyes of the people who built it. Each excursion is led by a local storyteller who weaves personal memories with the v...
If you want to understand the authentic heart and soul of New Orleans beyond the tourist surface, this tour company delivers something genuinely transformative. Guides like Jay and Dennis consistently earn praise for sharing unfiltered, deeply personal stories about Black New Orleans history, culture, and resilience. Multiple travelers specifically mention learning about Hurricane Katrina's impact on the Lower Ninth Ward, meeting actual community members who lived through historic events, and gaining perspectives they'd never encounter on conventional tours. What makes this experience stand out is how educational it is without feeling like a history lecture. The guides are locals with genuine connections to the stories they're telling, and reviewers repeatedly say they left with a completely different understanding of the city. Many recommend booking this tour early in your trip because it reframes how you'll see New Orleans for the rest of your visit. The local restaurant recommendations are apparently spot-on too. It's clearly more than sightseeing—it's the kind of culturally immersive experience that sticks with you long after you leave, and travelers who've taken it once often bring family and friends back for a second tour.
Emotional, educational and soul stirring. The knowledge of HIStory was well delivered by our guide.
SaRenna Love
January 11, 2026
Emotional, educational and soul stirring. The knowledge of HIStory was well delivered by our guide.
SaRenna Love
January 11, 2026