New Orleans: Waters of Katrina History Tour

Discover the history of water and its relationship to New Orleans on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the city and the 20th-century innovations surrounding our plight with water and storms.
The Waters of Katrina History Tour by DuPont and Company Tours offers a fascinating two-hour exploration of New Orleans' complex relationship with water, particularly in light of Hurricane Katrina. Led by a licensed environmentalist tour guide, this experience delves into both natural and man-made factors shaping the city’s continuous battle with water and flooding.

Highlights and Stops
Mississippi River

Learn about the Mississippi River's critical role in New Orleans' economy and the inherent flood risks it presents. Duration: 15 minutes
Latrobe Park

Discover the history of New Orleans' first water system designed by Benjamin Latrobe. Duration: 15 minutes
Woldenberg Riverfront Park

Formerly flood walls and industrial warehouses, this riverfront area transformed into a lush public park for the 1984 World’s Fair, thanks to philanthropist Malcolm Woldenberg. Duration: 15 minutes
Jackson Square

Trace the origins of Jackson Square, laid out in 1721 as part of the French colonial capital, while admiring its architecture. Duration: 15 minutes
French Market

Established in 1791 as a Native American trading post, the French Market has evolved into a multicultural marketplace. Duration: 15 minutes
French Quarter

Explore the historical core of New Orleans, where early French settlers attempted to control the Mississippi River with levees, despite ongoing challenges. Duration: 45 minutes

This tour offers a unique perspective on how water has shaped New Orleans and the challenges that remain today in a city built below sea level.

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इस यात्रा को आप यात्रा शुरू होने से 24 घंटे पहले बिना किसी शुल्क के रद्द कर सकते हैं। यदि आप इसे 24 घंटे बाद रद्द करते हैं या यात्रा पर नहीं आते हैं, तो भी आपको गतिविधि की पूरी कीमत चुकानी होगी। पिक-अप या प्रस्थान में देर से आना यात्रा पर नहीं आने के रूप में माना जाएगा।