Discover how water has shaped New Orleans' past and present with DuPont & Company Tour Experiences. This two-hour journey reveals untold stories of resilience and flood history. Keep reading to learn why this tour offers a fresh perspective on the Big Easy’s watery legacy.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Moderate fitness required for walking comfortably over urban terrain
Wildlife
History
New Orleans' relationship with water has been central to its existence, influencing everything from urban planning to cultural practices since its founding in 1718.
Conservation
Local efforts focus on flood mitigation and restoring natural wetlands to help buffer the city against storm surges and rising sea levels.
DuPont & Company Tour Experiences, LLC
Discover how water has shaped New Orleans' past and present with DuPont & Company Tour Experiences. This two-hour journey reveals untold stories of resilience and flood history. Keep reading to learn why this tour offers a fresh perspective on the Big Easy’s watery legacy.
DuPont & Company Tour Experiences, LLC is a New Orleans–based tour operator offering guided walking and private tours across the city.
The company presents a range of themed experiences that emphasize local history, ancestral narratives, and place-based storytelling. Signature offerings include the Waters of Katrina History Green Tour; French Quarter History and Ghost tours; cemetery walking tours; Garden District visits; witchcraft and coven-focused walks; and customizable private VIP tours. Tours vary in length and format, with options that include 90-minute and two-hour journeys.
Guides are local to New Orleans and include storytellers with ancestral ties to neighborhoods and cemeteries visited on tours. That local connection informs tours that reference Storyville, former brothels, jazz and Mardi Gras histories, burial customs at Lafayette Cemetery #1, and the city’s responses to floods and Katrina-era changes. The New Orleans Witches Coven Tour explicitly notes guidance by a licensed tour guide who is also a practicing witch; the Witches of the French Quarter Tour is led by descendants of historical witches.
Groups can book standard public tours or reserve private, tailored two-hour and VIP experiences with flexible meeting logistics. Accessibility needs and requests for specific themes or meeting locations can be discussed at booking. DuPont & Company focuses on delivering contextual, locally informed interpretation of New Orleans’ cultural and environmental stories to help visitors connect with the Crescent City.
Tours Offered
10 tours
Curated New Orleans experiences
Typical Duration
90–120 min
Most tours run 90–120 minutes
Local Guides
Ancestral ties
Guides from local families
Private Options
Customizable
Private VIP and tailored tours
Reserve public or private tours—choose history, ghost stories, witchcraft, cemetery walks, or a custom VIP route and lock in a local storyteller.
Wear comfortable shoes
The tour involves walking through urban streets and passable outdoor areas, so comfortable footwear is recommended.
Bring water and sunscreen
Stay hydrated and protected from the sun during your walk through the city streets, especially during warmer months.
Prepare for weather changes
Check the forecast and dress accordingly, as the tour covers outdoor and potentially shaded areas prone to rain.
Arrive early
Joining the tour a few minutes before start time ensures a smooth experience and ample time to settle in.
Comfortable walking shoes
Supportive footwear will keep your feet comfortable during the urban walk.
Hat and sunglasses
Protection from sun enhances comfort during outdoor segments.
summer
Water bottle
Stay hydrated as you tour through the city streets.
Rain jacket
Be prepared for sudden rain showers, especially in transitional seasons.
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