Hurricane Katrina: Past, Present and Future Driving Tour

New Orleans, US
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Highlights

  • Explore the diverse neighborhoods of New Orleans
  • Learn about the human and economic impact of Hurricane Katrina
  • Discover the measures taken to prevent another disaster
  • Understand the topography of the city and its impact on flooding
  • Experience the resilience and recovery of the city

Meeting Point

Under the Tableau restaurant sign.

Meeting point

616 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States

End point

End Point

Under the Tableau restaurant sign.

Meeting point

616 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
AC Hotel New Orleans French Quarter
Aloft New Orleans Downtown
Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel
Bienville House
Blake Hotel New Orleans, BW Signature Collection
Bluegreen Vacations Club La Pension
Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino
Cambria Hotel New Orleans Downtown Warehouse District
Canopy By Hilton New Orleans Downtown
Catahoula Hotel New Orleans
Chateau Orleans
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter/Iberville
Courtyard by Marriott New Orleans Warehouse Arts District
Courtyard New Orleans Downtown Near the French Quarter
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
Dauphine Orleans Hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel New Orleans
Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
Embassy Suites by Hilton New Orleans
Fairfield Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown / French Quarter Area
Four Seasons Hotel New Orleans
Grenoble House
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Canal St. French Quarter
Hampton Inn & Suites New Orleans Downtown (french Quarter Area)
Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD
Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
Holiday Inn Club Vacations New Orleans Resort, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Dwtn - Fr Qtr Area, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne, an IHG hotel
Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome, an IHG hotel
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
Hotel de L'Eau Vive
Hotel Le Marais
Hotel Mazarin
Hotel Monteleone
Hotel Theo New Orleans, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans
Hyatt House New Orleans / Downtown
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
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InterContinental New Orleans, an IHG hotel
International House Hotel
JW Marriott New Orleans
Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
La Galerie French Quarter Hotel
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Downtown
Le Meridien New Orleans
Le Pavillon, New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Loews New Orleans Hotel
Loft 523 New Orleans
Maison Metier
Moxy New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area
New Orleans Marriott
NOPSI Hotel, New Orleans
Omni Riverfront Hotel
Omni Royal Orleans
One11 Hotel
Plaza Suite Hotel Resort
Prince Conti Hotel
Q&C Hotel and Bar New Orleans, Autograph Collection
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area Hotel
Residence Inn by Marriott New Orleans French Quarter Area / Central Business District
Roami At The Brandywine
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
SpringHill Suites New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street
The Barnett
The Eliza Jane - The Unbound Collection by Hyatt
The Higgins Hotel New Orleans, Curio Collection By Hilton
The Jung Hotel & Residences by J Collection Hotels
The Lafayette New Orleans By Kasa
The Mercantile Hotel
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
The Pelham Hotel
The Quarterhouse
The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans
The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria Hotel
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans, Tapestry Collection By Hilton
The Westin New Orleans
The Windsor Court
TownePlace Suites New Orleans Downtown/Canal Street
Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Voco St. James Hotel, an IHG Hotel
W New Orleans - French Quarter
Wyndham Garden Baronne Plaza New Orleans
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
We will meet at pre-determined location. Please contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability and meeting location.

What to expect

1

French Quarter

We start in the French Quarter and explain why the city was located there originally. The topography of the French Quarter and surrounding areas lay the historical groundwork for the city wide driving segment inthe afternooon.

Duration 180 minutes
2

New Orleans City Park

After the French Quarter, we will drive through many neighborhoods to show you where levees were breached, flooding occurred and where protective measures were made.

Duration 180 minutes
3

Lakefront Arena

Here will will discuss the path of the storm and explain was has been done to prevent another disaster.

Duration 15 minutes
4

Tulane University

Here we will discuss the topography of the city, noting the wet and dry areas, as well as see how the depth of flood water differed from location to location.

5

Garden District

Here we discuss the high ground and why this part of the city did not flood during Katrina.

6

Warehouse/Central Business District

Here we discuss why various parts of the downtown area flooded and why others did not...such as the Convention Center and the Superdome.

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    Wheelchair accessible
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    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
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    Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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    Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    Visitors with limited mobility and/or service animals should discuss this with us before booking.
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    A maximum of 4 people per booking, exceptions are made for larger groups.
Provided by New Orleans Private Tours

What our experts say

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    Start your tour at Tableau for great coffee.
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    Visit the French Market after for local eats.
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    Check out nearby City Park for a stroll.
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    Bring a camera for stunning waterfront views.
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    Discuss your interests with the guide for depth.

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