New Orleans Mississippi River Walking Tour 105 min

Follow the Mississippi River through the stories that shaped New Orleans on this 105-minute walking tour. Beginning at the entrance to the Canal Street Ferry, the experience pairs a guided riverfront walk with a ferry ride, offering a fresh perspective on the city’s past and its enduring connection to the water.

Hear about the First Peoples, French settlers, and enslaved Africans whose histories are woven into New Orleans. Along the way, explore how hurricanes, commerce, and cultural change influenced the city, with a focus on resilience as well as hardship. The ferry fare is provided, and your guide will give you a fare pass after check-in. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed.

Meet your guide at the Canal Street Ferry entrance and check in before entering the gangway. Take in the riverfront while uncovering the layered history of one of America’s most storied rivers. Book this New Orleans Mississippi River Walking Tour to experience the city through the people and events that shaped it.