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This experience was amazing, and we would recommend it to anyone staying in the New Orleans area! Michelle is knowledgeable about the area and happy to provide insights and details you didn’t even know you needed to ask about! She’s well connected and loves to share the best that New Orleans has to offer! We will be back and book with Michelle again!
Great tour in an off the beaten path in NOLA. Michelle was AMAZING!
Michelle is very knowledgeable about the city and has infinite recommendations, for wherever you are staying. She is very personable and we will definitely book with her again next time we are here!
If you want to experience local life, cuisine, art, and culture, presented by on individual who makes you feel like you have been life-long friends, then this is the tour for you. Michelle had great communication, informative history stories, and instinctively adapted the tour with perfection. She made us feel like we belonged in the Bywater community. From delicious food stops to beautiful house and people, we enjoyed every second of the excursion.
I can’t recommend this tour enough! Michelle took us to many awesome local spots that we wouldn’t have been able to find on our own. She was also super considerate, tailoring the tour to our dietary needs and how we were feeling that day. We had such a great time. This was definitely a highlight of our trip!
Our family was in New Orleans for 12 days and took many tours. By far the best were guided by Michelle Mashon. She is a native of the city and knows all the best history and places to visit away from the normal tourist spots. I would give her 6 stars if that was possible.
What a fun tour! I learned so much and Michelle was an awesome host! You can tell she’s local and knows her stuff. Made some excellent recommendations for the rest of our trip as well
This was our second tour with Michelle and she was just as energetic and knowledgeable as our previous time with her. We visited some great cocktail bars and everything felt perfect for our group and energy. Highly recommend Michelle and her tours if you’re looking for something a bit more off the beaten path. We’ll absolutely use her services next time we’re in town!
Absolutely fabulous time with Michelle. Cannot recommend this tour enough! It absolutely delivers value for money (which can be hard to find in NOLA!) She was incredibly knowledgeable, fun and engaging. We’ve done lots of tours here in New Orleans and this was one of our favourites.
So good! Best po boy I’ve ever had in my life. She was so open, vulnerable, honest. And, it’s such a beautiful, colorful, artful, soulful neighborhood, with incredible, breathtaking views in Crescent Park. Highly recommend.
Really great experience with Michelle outside of the French Quarter for some gems in the Bywater neighborhood - she shared a lot of amazing local history and yummy food to try!
Michelle is very knowledgable of her hometown. She brings fun elements of history and architecture. The food was amazing! She also gives other recommendations for what to do after the tour. Highly recommend if you want to get out of the French Quarter.
Great experience! Michelle was really knowledgeable on the area. Took us to places we would have never been to otherwise. Authentic genuine experience … it was a highlight to our trip. Very personal tailored tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone who comes to the area… don’t think twice to book any tour with Michelle.
Michele was a fantastic guide and the perfect way to kick off our trip! Her deep local knowledge of the French Quarter made the tour both insightful and fun. She gave us great recommendations for food and drinks, and even followed up afterward with more tips — above and beyond! Michele is passionate about the real culture of NOLA, not just the touristy spots, and if you listen to her, you’ll fall in love with it too. It was a hot day, and we truly appreciated her energy and thoughtfulness in pointing out great places to cool off with a refreshing drink. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend her to anyone wanting an authentic New Orleans experience! We were even able to venture on our own in the following days of our trip and it was FANTASTIC! So appreciative of all the gems of info she shared to us!
Michelle’s Bywater tour was one of the highlights of our New Orleans vacation. It felt well-organized, unique, and was full of surprises and useful information for our stay. It truly felt like a locals’ experience. I highly recommend this tour if you want to see a different side of New Orleans, eat how the locals do, and walk through a historic neighborhood off the beaten path. 11/10 experience for our group.
Michelle was extremely knowledgeable about the city. She was very good at making everyone feel included.
The Bywater food tour was fantastic! Michelle's deep knowledge of the city, friendly demeanor, and witty humor made for an unforgettable experience. From the delicious food to the insightful recommendations for exploring beyond the tourist areas, every moment was a damn delight. Highly recommend for anyone looking to dive into New Orleans culture.
This was the most fun I’ve had on a tour in a long time. It was a nonstop learning experience and with Michelle’s amazing knowledge and delivery, history came to life. I highly recommend joining this tour - great food and guidance with time for questions and resting our heels with good bites.
You will not go wrong booking this tour! It was like Michelle was a long, lost friend who you met up with years later. She gave us so many options for food stops. We just sort of rolled around town, hung out, laughed, talked about everything under the sun, and learned a ton about NO. It was like catching up with an old friend and having them show you all the hip places to be. Excellent.
This was a great tour of New Orleans and we went to places neither of us have been to before and learned a lot about the area! We absolutely loved it and had a blast. Definitely would recommend to anyone wanting to get out of the tourist trap areas in New Orleans and wants to learn about the history.
Great tour. Michelle took us to some places we would have never visited on our own. Great afternoon talking, eating great food, and exploring a new neighborhood.
This tour was a blast. Michelle was very knowledgable about New Orleans history and current events and we learned a lot. She took us to a couple of lesser known bars which was great.
Michelle brought us to some great gems in a underrated neighborhood and really brought the history and culture of the community to life- Even though there were some people on different wavelengths up front, she made the tour incredibly fun for everyone involved, and one of the highlights of our New Orleans Trip. Highly recommend!
Michelle was the best guide for local bars and New Orleans cocktails. We had fun at Muriel’s, seeing the upstairs balcony and seance room. Michelle has been a bartender and helps everyone with what to order. There’s no better guide!
Michelle was fun and knowledgeable. She was super helpful, we had a wonderful time. We'd highly recommend her to our friends!
My husband and I loved getting to know more of the city this way. Michelle is very knowledgeable on history too which made the experience even better!
Great experience! Michelle was really knowledgeable on the area. Took us to places we would have never been to otherwise. Authentic genuine experience … it was a highlight to our trip. Very personal tailored tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone who comes to the area… don’t think twice to book any tour with Michelle.
Great experience! Michelle was really knowledgeable on the area. Took us to places we would have never been to otherwise. Authentic genuine experience … it was a highlight to our trip. Very personal tailored tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone who comes to the area… don’t think twice to book any tour with Michelle.
Great experience! Michelle was really knowledgeable on the area. Took us to places we would have never been to otherwise. Authentic genuine experience … it was a highlight to our trip. Very personal tailored tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone who comes to the area… don’t think twice to book any tour with Michelle.
Great experience! Michelle was really knowledgeable on the area. Took us to places we would have never been to otherwise. Authentic genuine experience … it was a highlight to our trip. Very personal tailored tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone who comes to the area… don’t think twice to book any tour with Michelle.
Great experience! Michelle was really knowledgeable on the area. Took us to places we would have never been to otherwise. Authentic genuine experience … it was a highlight to our trip. Very personal tailored tour with a highly knowledgeable guide. Would recommend to anyone who comes to the area… don’t think twice to book any tour with Michelle.
Michelle is amazing! The Garden District food tour was one of the highlights of our visit to NOLA. She was able to accommodate our 11 person bachelorette party along with vegan and gluten considerations. Her local knowledge of New Orleans and its history was impressive and engaging. I highly recommend that you add one of Michelle’s tours to your NOLA “must do” list!
This was an amazing tour! Michelle was so knowledgeable and fun. The tour went to some great bars & saw a ghost table, a French Quarter balcony & tried classic cocktails. She also provided recommendations for the rest of our trip that made sure we had a great time. 100% recommend and will be doing again!
Michelle was an amazing tour guide! She did a custom tour for a group of clients that we were hosting for the day in New Orleans. The reason that we picked her was that we didn't want to do the usual touristy spots, we wanted it to feel more local and special and not trashy and that is exactly what she delivered on. We'll be using her for all our future client trips as well!
Absolutely fabulous time with Michelle. Cannot recommend this tour enough! She was incredibly knowledgeable, fun and engaging. We’ve done lots of tours here in New Orleans and this was one of our favourites.
We all assumed the French Quarter was the only place to see here. We booked this tour for our first day, and so glad we did. We greatly appreciated the story behind some of the historic homes. The tour completely opened our eyes to what the rest of the city has to offer. I would highly recommend this tour, even if you’ve been to NOLA before and want to explore the rest of the city.
Really fun!!! Michelle knows her stuff. Loved the secret culinary places she curated for our tastings! But this was more than just a food tour… She made history come alive with engaging stories as we wandered through the Garden District. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone wanting to experience another part of New Orleans.
What a FUN tour. If you like old homes, fun facts, and yummy food...this is for you. Great for everyone :) Really happy our little crew decided to do this.
For our group trip, we booked several tours, including a walking food tour in the Garden District. Michelle was, by far, the best tour guide we’ve ever had! She was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of both the Garden District and New Orleans, and she shared it all with such warmth and enthusiasm. Michelle was engaging, kind, and made everyone feel connected. During the quieter moments of the tour, we enjoyed wonderful conversations about her background and shared stories about our own families. We wholeheartedly recommend Michelle to anyone looking for a fun and informative walking food tour in the New Orleans Garden District.
Michelle is amazing! Very knowledgeable about the history. A fast, efficient tour guide, packs a lot into one tour. Will show you all the local good stuff, not the touristy, run-of-the-mill stuff. Loved this tour! Favorite of the trip!
Wow! Michelle was so fun and knowledgeable. I learned a lot about New Orleans, food and history. The food she brought us to was delicious and she even shared with us about those establishments and food history. There wasn’t a question she couldn’t answer. She made sure we were taken care of the entire time-including umbrellas for the unexpected rain storm. Would highly suggest this tour
This tour was a highlight of our trip. Michelle was knowledgeable, fun, and clearly passionate about the city. We loved exploring the historic neighborhood, tasting amazing Cajun and Creole dishes, and checking out the small local shops. Ending with beignets and café au lait was perfect. If you want real local flavor with a great guide, this experience is an easy recommendation!
Amazing tour and experience!! Michelle was a wonderful host, and her historical knowledge of the city was as expansive as her food history expertise. She was very personable, the food choices were delicious and unique, and she made the entire tour so enjoyable. She also provided some great personal recommendations for other restaurants, we did two of her rec’s, and they were a home run! Highly recommend.
A really fun tour with a fun guide! Michelle is genuine, warm, and enthusiastic about her tours. The history is fascinating, the area is beautiful, and the food is amazing. Wear comfy shoes and come hungry!
I can highly recommend this tour for a local taste and history of NOLA. We enjoyed the being able to step away from Bourbon Street and the French Quarter with a local expert. Visiting the Garden District and learning about how the localities of New Orleans grew made the trip different from the usual tourist destinations. Michelle’s knowledge and choice of food stops was exceptional. I will be dreaming of the Eggplant Napoleon for a while.
Great and informative tour! Rachel was amazing!