The tour begins in the French Quarter, virtually untouched by Katrina, giving the history and architecture of this old Creole city: Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Pontalba row houses and an overall view of the Mississippi River Port, levees and flood walls.

Drive by the French Market, the old US Mint, the stately mansions, and St. Louis Cemetery #3 along Esplanade Avenue.

Ride along peaceful Bayou St. John, view raised houses from the late 1700's and hear about their architectural significance in a city below sea level.

Drive along City Park, where you will reach the London Avenue Canal Breach and view from the van the complete destruction it caused.

Arrive at UNO's campus along Lake Pontchartrain's shores, where the levee system is explained and the longest of all bridges, the Causeway, is seen from the van.

Drive along the Lakeshore past the remains of the Southern Yacht Club and the marinas, and reach the second levee breach at the 17th Street Canal and view from the van the violent and utter destruction it caused to the Lakeview neighborhood.

Drive though the once flooded Gentilly and New Orleans East neighborhoods continuing to witness the huge scope of Katrina's devastation. Cross over the Mississippi River Gulf Outlet, MRGO, and hear about its impact on the loss of wetlands and coastal erosion.

Arrive in Chalmette, St. Bernard Parish, where the size of the tour vehicles allows you to drive through a demolished neighborhood caused by yet another levee failure.

Finally, drive across the Industrial Canal where you will see the largest Levee Breach which demolished the 9th Ward and then return to New Orleans downtown, pass the Superdome and the Convention Center.

Schedule Details

Departure Dates:

Daily

Please Note: Tour is not available on the following dates:

• New Years Day (1 January)
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day

Departure Point:

Tour departs from your New Orleans hotel

If you do not indicate your hotel for pick up at the time of booking, please call Tours by Isabelle and advise them of this information directly. The contact details will be on your voucher once you have a confirmed booking.

Departure Time:

• 8:30am
• 1:00pm
Hotel Pick-ups begin 30 minutes prior to above listed departure times.

Return details:

Tour returns to the original departure point

Hotel Pickup:

Complimentary pick-up service available from all New Orleans hotels, Bed and Breakfast, or restaurant downtown, uptown, in the French Quarter, and on the West Bank. Pick-ups are not available from the airport area, or in suburbs such as New Orleans East, Slidell, or on the North Shore. Please advise pick-up hotel at time of booking and call upon arrival in New Orleans to reconfirm pick-up time.

Additional Information

Inclusions:

• Roundtrip Transportation
• 70 mile Factual and Historical Presentation Tour

Exclusions:

• Gratuities (optional)
• Meals and Beverages

Additional Info:

• This tour must be booked at least 48 hours in advance of your travel date
• Confirmation for this product will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
• Please Note: This tour operates with a minimum of THREE passengers

Local Operator Information:

Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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