• 5 Press Gallery - Showcases the creations of artists affiliated with the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts, or NOCCA.
• New Orleans Center for Creative Arts - A tuition-free arts conservatory for high school students, requiring auditions for entry. Notable alumni include the Marsalis brothers and Trombone Shorty.
• Crescent Park - The tour includes a visit to Crescent Park, which extends 1.4 miles along the Mississippi River. This recent addition to the city has granted Marigny and Bywater residents new access to the river that borders their neighborhood.
• Mississippi River - The tour takes a brief walk along the river.
• Rusty Rainbow Bridge - Known locally as The Rusty Rainbow, this is actually the Piety Street Arch. Unlike the other two park entrances that accommodate vehicles and handicapped access, this one involves many stairs. The view from the top is perfect for cloud watching or enjoying fireworks during New Orleans’ frequent celebrations.
• Mickey Markey Park - A popular spot for families and dog owners in the Bywater, Mickey Markey Park was renovated a few years ago. It transformed from a fenced-off, mostly dirt field into a lush green space for leashed dogs, soccer games, and relaxing with take-out pizza. It’s a favorite location for birthday parties featuring bouncy houses, summer sprinklers, and baby pools, as well as more unconventional gatherings like the annual naked bike ride. It’s also ideal for people-watching. On weekends and pleasant evenings, parents often gather with drinks while children play on the playground equipment.

• Lifetime access to this tour in English
• VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
• Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
• Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
• Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

• Smartphone and headphones
• Transportation
• Food and drink
• Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour

Explore the dynamic Bywater area with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Once a working-class neighborhood, it has transformed into a hub for artists and those looking for an alternative to the French Quarter’s hustle and bustle. The area is now home to artist-run collectives, new bars and restaurants, and emerging music venues, making it a new hotspot for nightlife.

This tour will guide you through its unique, non-commercial daytime attractions, highlighting the natural, historical, and often overlooked elements that define its charm. As you stroll, enjoy interludes of poetry and take a moment to appreciate the Mississippi River, which gives the city its “crescent” shape.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.