New Orleans
Virtual Walk · USA
Take a free virtual walk through New Orleans, USA — no passport, no flights, no account required. Nearaway streams immersive 4K walking tour footage from New Orleans's streets, letting you explore Americas's cities from anywhere in the world.
In 1718, French governor Bienville chose a horseshoe bend in the Mississippi despite his engineers warning it was a swamp that flooded regularly. Napoleon sold the territory to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase — the fifteen million dollar deal that doubled America's size. The city's unique culture, a fusion of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, has never fully belonged to any single nation.
New Orleans is below sea level — the city is protected by an 800-km network of levees and floodwalls. The best time for a virtual walk through New Orleans is spring (march–may) — mardi gras season is february/march. Must-try local foods include Beignets, Gumbo, Po'boy sandwich.
Local Greeting
Hey! / How ya doin'?
How locals say hello in New Orleans
Best Time to Visit
Spring (March–May) — Mardi Gras season is February/March
Must Eat
Local Tip
Tip your street musicians — they are the heartbeat of the city. Second lines happen spontaneously.
Origin Story
ColonialIn 1718, French governor Bienville chose a horseshoe bend in the Mississippi despite his engineers warning it was a swamp that flooded regularly. Napoleon sold the territory to the United States in 1803 as part of the Louisiana Purchase — the fifteen million dollar deal that doubled America's size. The city's unique culture, a fusion of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences, has never fully belonged to any single nation.
Fun Fact
New Orleans is below sea level — the city is protected by an 800-km network of levees and floodwalls.
Cultural Dos
- ✓Let the jazz wash over you
- ✓Walk the French Quarter at night safely on main streets
- ✓Eat everything
Cultural Don'ts
- ✕Call it 'New Or-LEENS' (locals say 'New OR-lins')
- ✕Ignore the heat and humidity
- ✕Miss a second line parade
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