Mississippi River Road Trip (Part 1) Levee Bike Ride Tour

In today's video, Free Tours by Foot New Orleans guides Robi and Andrew take you on one of the best bike rides in New Orleans, via the bike path that runs along the Mississippi River. The riverfront ride shows a different side of New Orleans, including South Louisiana's nature, its plantation past, and its industrial present.
The ride begins at the Tree of Life in Audubon Park, one of the most impressive live oak trees in Louisiana. We first meet the river in Audubon Riverfront Park, better known to locals as The Fly.
From there, the river brings us to some unexpected waterfront housing, the site of a Civil War fort, and the top recommendation for New Orleans travelers from the vintage Green Book - the road guide for black travelers in the late days of segregation.
Beyond New Orleans's city limits, the path continues to historic Rivertown (likely the place where French colonists made their claim on Louisiana), Destrehan Plantation (a key site in the largest slave revolt in US history), and the town of Norco (a modern company town named for its oil refining company).
The trail ends at the Bonnet Carre Spillway, a huge work of engineering responsible for keeping the Mississippi from flooding New Orleans.
This is the first installment of our 5-part NOLA to Natchez Road Trip series. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays.
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  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ
    @FreeToursbyFootHQ3 жыл бұрын

    ** Other New Orleans Virtual Tours ** kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2 If you enjoyed the episode, please consider 💰 leaving Andrew and Robi a TIP at www.buymeacoffee.com/andrewfarrier (no account necessary) or venmo.com/Andrew-Farrier or www.paypal.com/paypalme/andrewdfarrier. Andrew's “Cashtag” is $AndrewDFarrier. Be sure to subscribe to our channel and click the bell 🔔 notification so you are alerted as we create new ones. kzread.info VISITING NEW ORLEANS? Join us for a guided walk or look for our travel tips for NOLA to help plan your trip. Find out more 🚶‍♀️ freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/ Check out our Facebook group where we discuss these videos and anything New Orleans at facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746/.

  • @shgarrett624
    @shgarrett6243 жыл бұрын

    This was soooo cool....You three need ya'll own tv show....This is awesome...So much history....I learn something every time I watch...keep the videos coming...I love seeing your videos pop up on my KZread feed...💞💞💞💞

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Sheila. We'll keep making them. Another roadtrip video should pop up in your feed tomorrow, Tuesday.

  • @shgarrett624

    @shgarrett624

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ Cool...Can't wait..

  • @jamesr1703
    @jamesr17033 жыл бұрын

    I just moved to New Orleans, so I am taking notes. I can't wait to start exploring!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful!

  • @stuart1837
    @stuart18374 күн бұрын

    Thank you for the great informative video. I learn so much by watching your videos each time. Robi always keeps it 100, and I love that about him. He tells us and teaches us what has been kept from us. Big shout out to James for his skills and the amazing audio and camera work. None of this would work without him.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching our videos Greg. We are glad that you enjoyed the video! If you haven't already done so, check out our back catalogue of walking tours from around the world. kzread.info/dron/DqyEmKOSkMbSYuLI3XTSBQ.html. There is more where this came from!

  • @moe3324
    @moe33242 жыл бұрын

    Robi! you blessed me with that story of the slaves throwing acorns into the grave of the master. I love Black history but I never heard that story. I love learning about the daily acts of rebellion slaves did because they are often not mentioned leaving ppl to think slaves either ran away or remained docile. The history of poisoning their masters, self-defense, spiritual lives, etc. are rarely shared.

  • @sharonclaridge
    @sharonclaridge3 жыл бұрын

    What a great tour! Andrew and Robi have such a great rapport and the amount of history they manage to communicate without it turning into a lecture is amazing! Not forgetting James with the great skills on the camera too! :D

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, please don’t forget James :).

  • @rachaelmarks3865
    @rachaelmarks38653 жыл бұрын

    Another great one, guys! I always learn something fascinating from your videos and the visuals are awesome, too. I have to say, I love old houses about as much as anyone can, but often when we go on tours my husband and I have a conversation afterwards about how the tour guide seemed to feel duty-bound to canonize the original builder of the house. Even here up north where people weren't enslaved, it's a bit cringey. Am I interested in who built it? Yeah. Do I think he/she/they were saints who blessed us with their lives just because they had a ton of money and built a big fancy house (more often than not to show up some rival across town's big fancy house)? Eh, not so much. What makes old buildings so fascinating is all the humanity and history that they've witnessed, not just the credentials of the few rich people who built them. I love that you always expand on the basics of a location and give us a view of that humanity. Cheers!

  • @BookOfFaustus
    @BookOfFaustus3 жыл бұрын

    This was fun! I can, and do, watch these all day long :)

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome! Thank you!

  • @PLPX3
    @PLPX33 жыл бұрын

    Love your presentations. I’ve rode the whole bike path from Narco all the way to the Fly too. It was amazing. Now I want to go back & do it again after this show.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    You should! Glad that we brought you some inspiration.

  • @LotusFlower5312
    @LotusFlower53123 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for sharing! Peace and blessings unto both! 👍🏽🙏🏽😍💪🏽✌🏽

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please do share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

  • @vjc2270
    @vjc22707 ай бұрын

    Love me some Andrew and Robi❣These tours make me feel like I'm actually part of the journey - thank you so much - all the way from Tasmania, Australia. 🥰

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks for showing so much love. Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.There is more where this came from.

  • @divinelightroux4169
    @divinelightroux41693 жыл бұрын

    First time catching a great video. I am from the West Bank and so much of New Orleans I did not know you guys have nourished me with Knowledge. Thank you! I have family all through the Mississippi River living near Oak Alley Plantation. Sending love and light!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    We have a few more videos coming up in this series that you might enjoy as well.

  • @bridgetofold5645
    @bridgetofold56453 жыл бұрын

    I love that ya'll have partnered for these tours. I am from Louisiana living in western New York and whenever I am homesick I click on your tours.

  • @gracepanko5735

    @gracepanko5735

    3 жыл бұрын

    I’m from NOLA, but have been living in southeastern Connecticut for the past 49 years. I “know what it means to miss New Orleans” and these videos certainly do help me when I am homesick.

  • @therealhousewifeofghosthun2849
    @therealhousewifeofghosthun28493 жыл бұрын

    Glad you guys could do this. Totally gorgeous! Thanks Andrew, Robi, and James.🚲🌳❤️

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure!

  • @stephen2wheels
    @stephen2wheels Жыл бұрын

    I biked along the Mississippi River path when I was on the Southern Tier bike route across the country, and I thought that industrial area was fascinating. And to have the path just go right under all those pipes was insane and interesting to me!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing your thrilling experience with us. Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.There is more where this came from.

  • @helenq8233
    @helenq82333 жыл бұрын

    Andrew and Robi - thank you for another fantastic video! What a great idea taking it on the road (of should we say trail). Loved all the spots you chose to highlight and most appreciative of all the research it must have taken. Cant wait for part 2!

  • @marcydow9580

    @marcydow9580

    2 жыл бұрын

    It's interesting to hear the history from folks who are dedicated to real history and history of all people. I doubt I'll have the opportunity to travel so far, so this video is really expanding my view.

  • @davidfreeman779
    @davidfreeman7792 жыл бұрын

    Robi and Andrew, thank you for the outstanding bike tour on the Mississippi River Levee. Your video helped me to revisit my early childhood days. Having been raised in Shrewsbury, your tour gave me a chance to view the sights of yesteryear. My parents, relatives, and many friends are all buried in Ross Church Cemetery(Parapet Cemetery). As a college student, I worked in the Levee Lounge Restaurant at Marsalis Mansion. I grew up with Yvette and Ellis Marsalis, Jr. May you continue to produce informative and quality videos. I would like to TIP by postal mail.

  • @barbarapz834
    @barbarapz834 Жыл бұрын

    I love Robi’s enthusiasm

  • @jessicawoodard6466
    @jessicawoodard64662 жыл бұрын

    Robi, don't worry.. My legs are spaghetti-ized just from WATCHING you guys ride so far on the bikes. 😂 Thanks, guys, for another fantastic vid! Entertaining and informative. With the panDAMic keeping me away from my beloved New Orleans for nearly two years now (EEEK! 😱), I'm watching your vids to get a fix and soothe my soul. 🥰 I'm hitting the tip jar now. And I encourage everyone to do the same! These guys are working hard for us! 💜 Make a beautiful day! ✌️

  • @EvTosh
    @EvTosh3 жыл бұрын

    I love Robi and the host! Robi, I grew up in Alabama. It's like we grew up the same way ❤️ with sugar cane on the back of the truck!!

  • @sabrinamariee2885
    @sabrinamariee28853 жыл бұрын

    i love robi ! 💕💕

  • @laynetanner
    @laynetanner3 жыл бұрын

    So much fun! Love these videos, love learning about the history, love y’all’s personalities. Bravo, keep them coming.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    More to come! We have a new video releasing today, Friday. Stay tuned.

  • @djshadeyb
    @djshadeyb4 ай бұрын

    Wow this is great! Starting a new playlist with this episode. I’m so glad I found your KZread channel. I was blessed to experience working and living in the Vieux Carre from 1988-1994. Browsing your videos (excellent work) is truly a blast remembering and learning much more about this extraordinary city, a life changing part of my past. Congratulations on all your successes! Looking forward to more as culture evolves. Thank you ~subscriber #157

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    4 ай бұрын

    Thanks for being a subscriber. Glad that you enjoyed the video Pat. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.There is more where this came from.

  • @toddgiaro7657
    @toddgiaro76573 жыл бұрын

    Bikes and shorts! It’s summertime! My two favorite tour guides!

  • @AW-iw6kt
    @AW-iw6kt Жыл бұрын

    Super! Will visit New Orleans for 7 nights in November, am a real history buff. Thanks for all this super interesting information!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.There is more where this came from.

  • @texasbk1333
    @texasbk13333 жыл бұрын

    ~ I can’t begin to tell you how much I’ve enjoyed this video. I’ve enjoyed all your previous videos & now today, appreciate the added depth of history of this one very much.~ 🇺🇸

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching and subscribing, Texas BK. We appreciate the feedback. Next road trip episode is next Tuesday.

  • @lesliecodron5185
    @lesliecodron51852 жыл бұрын

    You guys are the best tour guides! lol I will come take one in person one of these days as soon as I can. Really enjoy the videos, I am new to NOLA as I have mentioned and it's really helping me get to know the history and the city so thank you again! Much appreciated :)

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/. Bookmark us :).

  • @Squishiefam
    @Squishiefam4 ай бұрын

    Need more please yall are great together too

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 ай бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the video. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.There is more where this came from.

  • @tamarasanders2927
    @tamarasanders29272 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for your mission. I am from the north so not very educated on the south. I love it.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful, Tamara. Hope you can watch the rest of the playlist kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV2rh2PL1D1lcIOauEVDW3xd.

  • @sherrieshatzen3801
    @sherrieshatzen38013 жыл бұрын

    Y'all are amazing. Thank you. I brought my French copain to New Orleans because it was on his hit list of must see places in the US. He also was under the delusion that everybody spoke French-LOL. We spent a day doing a plantation tour which included Oak Alley & Nottoway. I remember being so disappointed in the lack of information about the slave labor that made all of this possible back in the day. Being raised in the South I was too polite to ask about this omission or make any kind of issue. Alain was totally ignorant on the issue of slavery in the US, so it was hard to discuss any of this with him. Your inclusion of this important part of the history of this area is a much needed addition to the romantic stories of Plantation Life which in no way resemble the true history. Please keep doing what you are doing.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    We will keep on keeping on!

  • @bunnymomjulie6719
    @bunnymomjulie67193 жыл бұрын

    Woo Hoo! Andrew and Robi's Magical Mystery Tour! Can't wait to see everything! xoxo

  • @skyhawk182
    @skyhawk1823 жыл бұрын

    Incredible information, history and some fun too. Have to comment also on the outstanding cinematography!! Nice job you guys…🤠

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! Cinematography kudos go to James.

  • @bait3027
    @bait30272 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. I don’t think a cycling route could have more historical tidbits than this. Old cities have deep roots

  • @craigadams4143
    @craigadams41433 жыл бұрын

    Great job , guys!!! Loved the scenary and the brain food...I rented a bike and rode the levy in Algiers but it was nothing like this. I did relish in the fact that you can get a to go cup at The Crown and Anchor Bar in Algiers and take it with you on your bike ride...now that is a bike ride....when you get to St. Francisville , we will need to see lots of pics of the the two of you growing up and I hope we get to meet some of your kin folks...🎯💯👍🥇🏆🙌🦄

  • @michaelhuff2365
    @michaelhuff23653 жыл бұрын

    Love that y’all rode bikes to take in all thats missed by driving. In Iowa we have a ride called “The Registers Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa” or ragbrai started by the Des Moines news group The Register... it starts on the Missouri river and ends on the Mississippi with a different route each year, and is the largest touring ride in the world always in the last full week of July. 400-500 miles on average and 7 days long with stops nightly in town who bid for the 10-20k rider ride to stop there. I have completed 15 so I understand the importance of taking in natural beauty by bike! Great video as always, can’t wait for the next episode. Sending venmo love! Y’all need to get rode bikes instead of the cross trainers, even though you’re flat down there, it would help Robi with the long ride lol! Thanks again guys!

  • @michaelhuff2365

    @michaelhuff2365

    3 жыл бұрын

    *Road bikes 🤭

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the reply, Michael, and for sharing the info about the Iowa bike rides. That sounds daunting but fun. And thanks for the Venmo love!

  • @SilverVeloz
    @SilverVeloz3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome. We did a small part of this trail walking. We took the streetcar to Carrollton. Had lunch there. Then walked back to the Zoo area along the river trail. It was a great walk. Great to see where this trail went, further up. Thanks to you, Robi and James.

  • @martisar92
    @martisar923 жыл бұрын

    This series is going to be amazing! As a new New Orleanian, I love seeing the places close that I can explore. I’d love to connect with Andrew more and see what I can do to be a guide in this city!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Sara Anne. Let us know if you decide to pursue becoming a tour guide in New Orleans.

  • @aprille1840
    @aprille18403 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! I love your videos and I will definitely look you up on my next trip to NOLA. You are amazing and thank you for including Robi 😍😍😍

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    You are welcome. Here's a link to our New Orleans tours freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/ where you can make a free booking.

  • @NOLADEEJ
    @NOLADEEJ3 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you did this... I'd never make it, lol!! Great video!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    We posted a link to your Kenner video in the description (and here) kzread.info/dash/bejne/kY6Ym8x7faW-lto.html.

  • @NOLADEEJ

    @NOLADEEJ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ right on! Thanks so much!!

  • @82566
    @825663 жыл бұрын

    Wow !!! Those beautiful trees w a possible dark side😲 oh my thank u Robi I learned so much today .Luv these videos thank u so very much guys

  • @sheryld1957
    @sheryld19573 жыл бұрын

    Loving this tour! Thank you all so much!

  • @Godsfavorite1919
    @Godsfavorite19192 жыл бұрын

    Oh $hit, " I'm in my feelens right now." I haven't laugh that hard in a long time. Thank you.

  • @amenra7
    @amenra73 жыл бұрын

    I enjoy all of your videos, being a history buff myself, it is very enlightening and entertaining to watch your videos! It was also because of Robi, that I made a few visits to his brothers shop on Bourbon street! My lady and I had contemplated moving to New Orleans, because we fell in love with it years ago. Is it possible to do a video about the safest neighborhoods, cost, as well as the pros and cons of living their?! Some of the other videos I have seen on living there, has been a little depressing, because all they pointed out were the negative points, due to their own experiences. Thank you and keep up the good work!!! 💯💯💯

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    One of our tour guides is also a real estate agent and we are working on videos that might just satisfy your curiosity.

  • @amenra7

    @amenra7

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ That sounds wonderful. I appreciate the information.

  • @elizabethpadilla6802
    @elizabethpadilla68023 жыл бұрын

    You guys are great! Enjoyed seeing the bike ride and view from the levees!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the video, Elizabeth. Hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2. If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please do share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

  • @Kibbleboy1
    @Kibbleboy13 жыл бұрын

    Fabulous video

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Many many thanks.

  • @bostonlincolnshire8745
    @bostonlincolnshire87453 жыл бұрын

    The Narrator is excellent and easy on the eye ;)

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2. Andrew narrates most of our videos.

  • @coniwatson9512
    @coniwatson95122 жыл бұрын

    Followed all videos. Great job . Humor from both of you is great.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Coni! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

  • @greybriar
    @greybriar3 жыл бұрын

    I'm only 10 min. in, but i love it! i'm so excited to see all the places y'all take us in this series!!!

  • @vonitadustylgreen2914
    @vonitadustylgreen29143 жыл бұрын

    NOLADEEJ sent me.. Y'all are awesome. Many thanks as I am moving close by next month..I will be living about an hour drive from N.O. and I am a history buff..

  • @joanpearl1454
    @joanpearl14542 жыл бұрын

    My new fav YT channel! Thank you for great content. 👏👏👏

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoy it, Joan. Weclome to the channel.

  • @rae-leewilliams6712
    @rae-leewilliams67123 жыл бұрын

    I Love this!!

  • @thebellaluna
    @thebellaluna3 жыл бұрын

    Love this! Thanks guys! 👍👍👍

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Our pleasure, Sabrina. Please do share us with anyone you think might also enjoy our videos. We would really appreciate that.

  • @awildamercado2120
    @awildamercado21202 жыл бұрын

    I am convinced that the only way to share your history where it involves tragedy or hardship is that there is a modicum of honour or pride NOT shame. SHAME will keep you from talking about your history, trust me I know! Kudos to you both, just found your channel and I so appreciate it! Thinking about moving to Saint Francisville XO

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are glad that you found us. Welcome to the channel, Awilda. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.

  • @patrice19791
    @patrice197913 жыл бұрын

    This is so interesting! Thank you so much for doing this. I live in NOLA and learned so much i didnt know. I'm going to do this bike ride in the fall. Its great to see you Robi- we miss seeing you at Mr Gregories. Love, Amy and Tangie the big pit bull

  • @marblehead3398
    @marblehead33982 жыл бұрын

    You guys are yhe best!!!

  • @devintaylor8702
    @devintaylor87023 жыл бұрын

    AWESOME VIDEOS YALL I WAS BORN IN NEW ORLEANS AND I USED TO ENJOY RIDING MY BIKE ALL OVER DOWN TOWN AND UPTOWN GOOD OLD DAYS😊👍😇

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it, Devin. Please do share us with anyone you think might also enjoy our videos.

  • @racheldelgado5646
    @racheldelgado56463 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful !!!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like it! And if you know of anyone who might also like this video, please do share it with them. We would love that.

  • @pixarian
    @pixarian3 жыл бұрын

    Just discovered your videos, y'all are great, providing interesting info along the way! Will def check out some more.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the video. You can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2. Happy viewing.

  • @BRenee-ov1pb
    @BRenee-ov1pb2 жыл бұрын

    OMG! I will be there in July. I wish I could just tour with you two. You have done such an awesome job explaining everything

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are glad you enjoyed the video. And you can tour with us. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/. In the meantime, check out some of our other free virtual tours. kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.

  • @BRenee-ov1pb

    @BRenee-ov1pb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ thank you!😁

  • @analezaa6306
    @analezaa63063 жыл бұрын

    Somehow I knew Robi would be tired 😜. So would I lol. I guess those motorized bikes can be turned on and off when you want so you can cycle and when tired turn the motor on.

  • @jtdavis62
    @jtdavis623 жыл бұрын

    A friend and I took this same ride in 1980. We went as far as the spillway and had numerous flat tires while biking on the levee as there was no bike path there at the time, only a white shell or dirt trail.

  • @susiefredman9656
    @susiefredman96563 жыл бұрын

    The Oak Tree and The Acorn story is priceless! Thank You for that Robi.

  • @theonlylionesse
    @theonlylionesse3 жыл бұрын

    From Brooklyn. So enjoyable. You both work so well together and have great knowledge. Please more tours. Been trying to get to New Orleans for centuries.As my elders would say"Raised Right" to each of you. Time for a nice train ride from NY to New Orleans. Take care and stay safe.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the video. Hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2. And we will be offering more every week. We also have tours in NYC :) kzread.info/dron/nSs5U6ne0ReUb_7xRbQRuA.html

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    You might consider joining our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight or just share things about the city.

  • @theonlylionesse

    @theonlylionesse

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thx. Will do.

  • @lb4640
    @lb46402 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Leah. Thank you so much. That is very kind of you and we really appreciate it.

  • @beaparmley6016
    @beaparmley60163 жыл бұрын

    Loved this video!!!!😁

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Bea. And if you know of anyone who might also like this video, please do share it with them. We would love that.

  • @skippeel4219
    @skippeel42193 жыл бұрын

    No wonder Robi's legs feel like spaghetti, he's in the wrong gear!

  • @nmjbug111
    @nmjbug1113 жыл бұрын

    When I lived in NOLA on St Mary St. 45 years ago, Audubon Park was my favorite place to hang out on my day off!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    You need to come back and revisit!

  • @nmjbug111

    @nmjbug111

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ . I AM!! Im bringing my daughter who was an infant/toddler then and my 18 year old grandson & his friend ( Seniors at Santa Fe Indian School) for a " Graduation Trip". I'm sure much has changed but some will always be the same! ♡ Cant wait!!!

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nmjbug111 Great. Have fun. I hope we can show you around on some of our walking tours when you are here.

  • @nmjbug111

    @nmjbug111

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ . Absolutely. Of course they want to tour a cemetery. I will take them around Vieux Carrie, French Market, Garden District where I lived, Audubon Park, Louis Armstrong Park & perhaps Lake Pontchartrain (?). We'll stay at Palace De Armes. Is late September a decent time to visit? ( hurricane season...lol!)

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@nmjbug111 September is awesome if there are no hurricanes or tropical storms :). We have a post on September that needs updating but can give you an idea of what might be happening then freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-in-september/.

  • @randallbrown2263
    @randallbrown22633 жыл бұрын

    We were just in New Orleans for a few days. Got away from the tourist areas a few times and really enjoyed that much more. Next time we will take this levee ride. Also I would like to go to the areas south of the city like Venice or Grand Isle. Maybe you can do a video on the history of those areas.

  • @johnneils9084
    @johnneils90843 жыл бұрын

    I love you both! Robi you really love your spirit, your spirit transmits through the screen and makes me want to visit. You add so much hot sauce to this channel! I am touched by the information you bring us, thank you so much! And just to add, I would rather hear uncomfortable details about slavery than from Hollywood-en movies backed from people who control the agenda on how the stories of history are told. Great narrative about taking action to make a change aligning to your relaying of historic details. The development of Cancer Alley is disgusting and tells the story about money grubbing land grabbers who don't get that we belong to the Earth-the Earth does not belong to us!!! They have been taking over the world, Corporation's over people's lives makes Government a sham!

  • @chitowntexan70
    @chitowntexan70 Жыл бұрын

    when are you doing part 2. i just moved to NOLA and looking for good Scenic trails

  • @lesliecodron5185
    @lesliecodron51852 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much, Leslie.

  • @offgridgrandma2766
    @offgridgrandma27663 жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Hoping comments add to your views. One day I'll be able to send everyone a big fat tip.

  • @CharleneCTX
    @CharleneCTX Жыл бұрын

    "Always read the plaque." -- Roman Mars, 99% Invisible

  • @trishaalmond6426
    @trishaalmond64262 жыл бұрын

    In preparation for a trip to New Orleans in just days, I’m learning so much from your videos! My deepest gratitude! How many miles did you bike for this video?

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are glad you enjoyed the video. Probably 30 miles. We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/.

  • @andrewlabat9963
    @andrewlabat9963 Жыл бұрын

    Isn't Robi from The Myrtels Plantation home. I'm sure he gave us our home and grounds tour..

  • @dinamoreno2880
    @dinamoreno28803 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I’m not local. Is there a certain bike company that you would suggest so I can bike this same path. Maybe something close to where I can start the path. Thank you for any suggestions and keep the videos coming! ❤️

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Dina. I've forwarded your message to someone who should be able to help. In the meantime, if you are on Facebook, you might consider joining and posting your question in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.

  • @dinamoreno2880

    @dinamoreno2880

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ great! Thank you so much!

  • @jacquelyns9709
    @jacquelyns97093 жыл бұрын

    I really appreciate your insight into what each plantation offers the visitor. I will be visiting New Orleans again in March 2022. I already have my Amtrak ticket! I have tentatively planned to take a plantation tour. I haven't decided which one yet. Your comments will help me decide. Could you provide a recommendation on which tour company or companies provide a better experience overall? (I know a lot will depend on the particular guide but any guidance is appreciated.)

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Glad you are returning to this lovely place. We have a post on plantation tours freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-plantation-tours/. It's hard to recommend one over the other because each has its particular strengths. In the post above we also have more in-depth posts on each plantation. Hope this helps.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    You might also consider joining and posting your question in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.

  • @cmbement
    @cmbement3 жыл бұрын

    Why do I feel like we’d be friends for life if we hung out?? LOLOL

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Because they are two likable young men :) Thanks for watching, Caitlin! If you know of anyone else who might also enjoy these videos, please do share us with them. We would really appreciate that! Thank you.

  • @safromnc8616
    @safromnc86163 жыл бұрын

    I'll be down in NOLA next month. Am curious as to how things are, what's open/closed etc.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi SA. Most things are open or in some stage of opening. You might consider joining and posting your question in our We Love New Orleans group facebook.com/groups/1721747767985746. It consists of tour guides, locals, and people who are or have just visited New Orleans and are happy to provide answers or insight.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/. In the meantime, check out some of our other free virtual tours. kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.

  • @chnalvr
    @chnalvr Жыл бұрын

    I will be staying in Kenner for a few nights while in the area to visit plantations. Is there a good bike rental shop nearby?

  • @recyclespinning9839
    @recyclespinning9839 Жыл бұрын

    Is the Mississippi River trail complete? Can I ride from say, Wisconsin to New Orleans??

  • @carolbennett3809
    @carolbennett38092 жыл бұрын

    Not on a plaque but he fly-is-also-h-burial-location of-past-animals-from the-Audubon-Park-Zoo/From-elephants-to-seals-are-buried-up-here

  • @awildahernandez129
    @awildahernandez1293 жыл бұрын

    Hey, love you guys together. Interesting fact about the slaves throwing acorns into the grave. Will now look at Oak trees differently. They are so majestic and beautiful.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for watching, Awilda. If you know of anyone who might also find these videos useful to watch, please do share us.

  • @daneekatasco119
    @daneekatasco1193 жыл бұрын

    What kind of bike was James riding to get them angles

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Not sure. I'll pass this on to him. He was using a drone even for low flying shots.

  • @thomasfranche6770
    @thomasfranche6770 Жыл бұрын

    Can you guys recommend a good place to rent a bike ?

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Thomas, thanks for watching. We have a post that can help you with that freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-bike-tours/

  • @thomasfranche6770

    @thomasfranche6770

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ Super. Thanks. I want to rent a bike for my upcoming trip and I hate those bixi bikes, they're no good for tall people (seat is too short). You guys have pretty much got New Orleans covered with your videos (you even went to Algier's Point), except maybe one on Vieux Métarie, with those opulent houses (though I prefer the Garden District).

  • @katzgar
    @katzgar3 жыл бұрын

    why was rum making never a thing in Louisiana?

  • @greatcanadianragincajun6493

    @greatcanadianragincajun6493

    3 жыл бұрын

    Wow that was great!! I was in NOLA for Christmas in 2014. We spent Christmas eve at the SanFransisco Plantation. Is it possible to see that one? Also will you be mentioning Bonfires on the Mississippi for Christmas. Loves your channel and will be sending money when I get back to work from covid. As I am in Canada unfortunately there is no way to visit now.😔

  • @tashainjena
    @tashainjena Жыл бұрын

    Somebody get Robi an EBike...

  • @majortom1950
    @majortom19502 жыл бұрын

    People who had slaves were rich -- not that many rich folks though -- most of the population in the south were farmers and could barely get by - let alone buying a slave -- so don't judge the people of the south because of a few misguided rich dudes --- and - not all of them were bad ---- from the proud state of Arkansas --- descendant of poor white farmers -- did you know there were also white slaves -- and some freed black men was given some land - they became rich and bought themselves slaves ----

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good point.

  • @robertwaguespack9414
    @robertwaguespack94143 жыл бұрын

    So you create a monument to the slave owners?

  • @dw7312
    @dw73122 жыл бұрын

    Glossing over slave owners made my stomach and headache 🤕. GROSS!!!!

  • @31025alexis
    @31025alexis10 ай бұрын

    Wow❤ if I would have known of your channel last year before going to New Orleans . I would sure visit some of the places outside New Orleans . ❤ visit Oak Alley Plantation.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    10 ай бұрын

    Glad that you enjoyed the video. Next time, our videos will help you get around NOLA. If you haven't already done so, hopefully, you can check out our other virtual tours of New Orleans kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.There is more where this came from.

  • @carolyncodwell475
    @carolyncodwell4752 жыл бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @carolyncodwell475

    @carolyncodwell475

    2 жыл бұрын

    This is some of the best I’ve seen on KZread. I’m just so glad you young men are holding up the true history. Keep up the good work!

  • @gregh2367
    @gregh23672 жыл бұрын

    This is perfect. I am coming to town next week specifically to bike and chill. Do u have any bike rental recommendation spots?

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    Any of the companies listed here we recommend freetoursbyfoot.com/bike-tours-rentals-in-new-orleans/.

  • @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    @FreeToursbyFootHQ

    2 жыл бұрын

    We are glad you enjoyed the video. We also hope to show you around New Orleans when you get here. You can browse our tour selection here freetoursbyfoot.com/new-orleans-tours/. In the meantime, check out some of our other free virtual tours. kzread.info/head/PLpNEdLF6RWV3oDPK7SD9GOttlhvaGBsh2.

  • @gregh2367

    @gregh2367

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@FreeToursbyFootHQ thank u I will do a tour with yall.