Local Color Tour
HIDDEN HISTORY
Mardi Gras, Black History, and a Ghost
This tour has it all—Mardi Gras, black history, and a ghost tour all in one! This walking tour gets you off the beaten path and into local culture. As an added bonus, guests can purchase and enjoy a local craft beer along the way. The tour starts at Oyster City Brewing and includes the Ghost of the Boyington Oak, Church Street Graveyard, Joe Cain's Washington Fire Hall, the Non-Partisan Voter's League, and Creole Fire Hall 1, where the Excelsior Band began. Don't miss this tour of the west end of downtown, and be sure to try one of our local restaurants while you're in the neighborhood.
This Tour Starts at Oyster City Brewing
Free Parking
Free parking is available behind the brewery at 600 Government Street, or behind Ben May Library at 701 Government Street
Short Walk From Hotels
The tour is a 13-minute walk on Government Street from most hotels on Royal Street
Bring Your Camera!
Our tours include lots of great photo opportunities. You may see a stunning street mural, impressive fountain, or hidden detail along the way. Share photos on your social media page.
Weather-Proof Guarantee
This is the Gulf Coast, where pop-up rain can happen—or not. Any tour that's cancelled or cut short by weather will be rescheduled at your convenience! Just email us the date and time you prefer.