New Orleans Tourist Traps and Things to Avoid

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Grew up in New Orleans and this is a great video. Couple years ago I was waiting outside Port Of Call for a table and for the first time ever a dude came up with "I bet you I can tell ya where you got dem shoes!" "I got em on my feet in front of Port Of Call in New Orleans." He threw up his hands......"Oh man.....you from here!" and he rode away on his bike. LOL

I live here so I don't know why I watched this, but it's all good information.

My best advice to folks visiting New Orleans is to look like you go here. If you're walkin around in an 'I heart NOLA' t-shirt wearing a giant camera, sunvisor, and fanny pack while carrying a French Quarter map and looking confused, every conman from here to Baton Rouge is gonna light on you like flies on a hog.

Talk to strangers, for sure, especially musicians. They love talking about their craft and will hip you to jam sessions off the beaten path if you truly love music. World-class musicians take to Royal Street on Friday afternoons to hype their weekend shows.

Love how you always gave a counterargument saying that all these things have some sort of place or use in some way, but that the discerning visitor should avoid them. Felt very balanced and still informative

My fiancée and I just took the Bayou St. John walking tour and it was the best excursion we’ve had in the city! Andrew was nice, knowledgeable, and a real native of the neighborhood, getting approached by a number of people who seemed to know him from around town. When we asked for tips and recommendations, he was genuine, honest, and definitely trying only to offer the best that New Orleans has to offer. Even in the blazing heat, he was mindful of the group’s comfort level and would find shady spots to stop and talk. I would definitely urge anyone looking for a trip off the beaten path in New Orleans to make this a priority.

I am a native New Orleanian and own a local video production company. Great job on the very accurate info and tips about New Orleans. Also, great job on the nicely shot and edited video!

My sister went to New Orleans with my brother in law a few years back , she apparently booked accommodation in a shady area and her taxi driver was like “ are you sure , you wanna stay here ? , let me see if I can get you better service “ then proceeded to fix them up witha better city experience , she had a blast after that ,

Solid advice. A couple of low cost outings I would include are Preservation Hall where they still play unadulterated New Orleans jazz (our walking tour guide told us about it....) and the WWII museum, (world class)

Andrew, you’re the best! I would like to add to the scams and cons - BEADS! If you are approached on the street by anyone wanting to put beads around your neck, you should know that those beads are literally picked up off the dirty streets and from the wet gutters when the Bourbon Street crowds finally disperse in the early morning hours. I cringe so much when I see unsuspecting tourists in this situation. Ick!

It's best to go when it's not overcrowded. My husband and I went to Mardi gras and some guy patted me down from my waist to my calf's trying to pick my pockets. He disappeared in the crowd before I knew what was happening and before I could tell my husband. He didn't get anything because my husband was holding the money.....lol

I really loved New Orleans! One of the best vacations ever. Live music, impromptu parades, amazing food, the tours, the people and the history were amazing! I’ve never enjoyed a vacation more, I can’t rave enough about the experience. The only downside was the under 21 crowd.

I am a native. Born and raised in New Orleans. I can tell everyone that watches this channel that what is given to you and this video is absolutely right on. You will find whatever you experience in other cities as a tourist is completely different in New Orleans. I highly recommend this informative channel to anyone visiting the city I am so proud of.

Loved how you offered alternative options. This video felt genuine and honest. I can tell you love New Orleans. Can't wait to visit!

We just got back from NOLA (05/10/2022-05/14/2022)....and it is not the same anymore. most of the art shops were gone.....and shops had graffiti all over the doors that were out of business. There were resterants that were closed during normal hours 11-12.....lunch anyone? The Market had 5 stands everyone else was just gone........Also we found that no one really cared about any kind of service....people always looked pissed that you walked in to get food......then they were super nice when it was time for a tip. Oceana’s all of us got food poisoning....manager said " Well I didn’t see you get sick so it didn’t happened" Pier 424 one night was great...the other was a hot mess. I know that people say let the good times roll…..But dam....

thank you for discerning the difference between willie maes and willies chicken 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

I live on the Northshore and I work at the I-10 Tourist Information Center rest area as a Tourist Counselor. I wish that I could play this video on loop on the big screen. Everything you mentioned is what I tell people all day long. Great video!

I appreciate how diplomatic you are by not tearing down the touristy stuff and acknowledging it has its place but giving much more authentic experiences that aren't as well known. I HAD to get a hand grenade and some Krystal on Bourbon our first night and get that out of my system 😅 but the rest of the trip we had a fantastic time on walking tours and talking to folks and eating all the wonderful foods! Loved the experience.

I think you hit the appeal of Bourbon St on the head! When I visited- it was (like you said) where the rules seem very lax. It turned from very fun to incredibly overwhelming within a couple hours of being there.