Gray Line New Orleans: Hurricane Katrina Tour

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Duration: 3h
Location: New Orleans, LA United States | New Orleans, United States


Category: Tours & Sightseeing

Highlights:
Guided tour of Katrina-impacted neighborhoods in New Orleans
Chance to see the home of legendary musician Fats Domino
Hurricane Katrina Memorial, dedicated to more than 1,800
Devasted neighborhoods like Lakeview, Gentilly & St. Bernard
Stories of rebuilding efforts—some championed by celebrities

Inclusions:
Guided tour of New Orleans
Transport by air-conditioned coach

Description:

Experience firsthand that stories behind Hurricane Katrina, one of the greatest natural—and manmade—disasters in US history. Get a picture pre-Katrina New Orleans, learn the timeline of the catastrophic flood, and witness the aid and support that is going into resurrecting the historic city.

Set out to explore the history and culture of New Orleans, which was settled by the French in 1718 and has grown into one of America's favorite cities. Travel through neighborhoods like Lakeview, Gentilly, St. Bernard, and the Ninth Ward, witnessing high-water marks, memorials, and vacant lots. Pass by breached levees, such as the 17th Street Canal and Industrial Canal in the Ninth Ward, as your guide explains the connections between disappearing coastal wetlands, oil and gas pipelines, levee protection systems, and the destruction of New Orleans.

Admire the rebuilding efforts made possible by aid from celebrities like Harry Connick Jr. and Brad Pitt, including the Make It Right houses in the Lower Ninth Ward. Pass by famous musician Fats Domino's house, which was badly damaged by the flood waters and later restored. Also see the Musician's Village, a community for musicians who lost their homes in the disaster.

Finally, stop at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial, dedicated to the more than 1,800 people who died as a result of the hurricane.