New Orleans Katrina History Walking Tour
See how water, storms, and rebuilding shaped New Orleans
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Duration
2 hours
Includes
Guided tour, Katrina history
Highlights
See New Orleans through the forces that shaped it: water, storms, engineering, and community resilience. Gain context for Katrina’s legacy and the city’s future.
- Explore the connections among water, history, policy, and culture
- Understand how engineering choices shaped the city’s vulnerabilities
- Examine water equity and the communities most exposed to flooding
- Consider sustainability efforts and ongoing adaptation
- Learn through honest storytelling and expert context
Itinerary
- Meet your guide and check in for the tour
- Begin the walking tour with a discussion of the Mississippi River
- Walk through the city while learning about its history with water
- Discuss Katrina, its after effects, and rebuilding efforts
- Learn about the city’s lines of defense against future storms
- Discuss sustainability efforts implemented in the city
- End the tour in Jackson Square, steps from where you began
Important details
- Expect uneven French Quarter terrain, which may be difficult for people with impaired mobility
- Prepare for a rain-or-shine tour; dangerous weather may lead to cancellation
Cancellation Policy
Refunds are available for cancellations made at least 24 hours before the tour. You can change your tour up to 2 hours before the tour.
Product ID: S6HFHQ
FAQs
Wear comfortable shoes and bring water to drink. Bring an umbrella in case of rain.
Tours run rain or shine unless the weather is deemed too dangerous.
Arrive before the start time. The tour leaves on time, and routes can change, so catching up is almost impossible.
Meeting details
768 Decatur St, at the bottom of the steps
Experience provided by DuPont & Company Tour Experiences
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