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Mikhala has an authenticity and deep knowledge of the cultural history in New Orleans that far exceeds any other tour operator I've come across or witnessed. Rooted in truth instead of white-washed spiels catering to the average, unsuspecting tourist passing through New Orleans, Mikhala is more than gifted at her craft. Adding to the experience was her personal connection within the longstanding black community of New Orleans and her guided walk reaching to Bayou Street which welcomed us tourists in her group with arms wide open. Also listen to her recommendations for food on Bayou St...some of the best Caribbean Jerk I've ever had in my life by far.

Mikhala is excellent and the tour is a raw reality check of the history of New Orleans. Thanks to her tour, I’ve been reading up on NOLA’s history and learning so much! If there is one tour you do in NOLA, make it this one! Absolutely brilliant and the REAL history of NOLA!

This is my 3rd time doing this tour with Ms. Mikhala… I absolutely love her tour. I learn something new every time, as well as recall a past memory from a previous tour. The history, enthusiasm, excitement, singing, reflections etc… I could never get enough of it. This is a must attend tour every visit to New Orleans for me.

As a first timer to NOLA all the way from Canada, it was a very high priority for me to experience a TRUE, authentic and inspiring tour that was specifically black owned. My friend and I wanted to learn as much as possible about this gem of a city. Mikhala is a guide/SHE-eo who knows her stuff. She values the romanticism of this city while emphasizing the atrocities that the city bears. While teaching the importance of an often dark history, she dissects (in detail) how the darkness evolves and continues to evolve into light. Whether it be through music, song or community! Mikhala is an international recording artist so who better to teach you about the birthplace of jazz? She’s a free thinker, a freedom fighter, a freedom teacher and a lover of life. And she’s there to inspire you to be the same. Doesn’t matter what you pick; you will leave enlightened in every realm possible. Can’t wait to go back. 20 stars ⭐️ if I could!

Mikhala was fabulous as a walking, singing guide, sharing in-depth, honest, alive history that you won’t find on your average tour. Can’t recommend her highly enough. If there was a 6-star option, we would have chosen it! Her commitment to the community was evident in the dignity she shared with everyone we met. So grateful for her book and restaurant recommendations! She has inspired us to keep learning even after the tour ended.

My husband and I have participated and visited many Black History tours and museums and I have to say the Black Heritage & Jazz Tour is by far one of the most profound tours we have been on. Mikhala’s passion, knowledge and respect for our ancestors and the culture and history of New Orleans is remarkable as well as inspirational. You will be moved emotionally and spiritually by singing songs and listening to the true raw narrative of our history. She will also charge you to stand in the truth and share it with your children, family and friends in order to preserve our history. Thank you again for enlightening us on this tour. Ashe, Ashe L & C Flippen

This was an amazing tour and you will definitely be awakened with the truth. Mikhala was very well knowledgeable on the history of New Orleans. I highly recommend if you are going to new Orleans you should definitely to book her. Thank you for the experience a time was had❤️

This was THE BEST tour I've been on in New Orleans. Hell, the best tour I've ever been on ANYWHERE! Ms. Mikhala was so very knowledgeable & spiritually connected. I wish I could have walked and talked with her all day! I learned so much which has catulpulted my thirst for further education on our history.

Incredible. We feel so lucky to have been introduced to historian Malik Bartholomew. He was an endless well of knowledge about New Orleans. We did the Treme tour. He made the great number of facts and stories relatable and digestible. His sense of humor and passion for this history is infectious and made the time breeze by. We could've spent the entire day with him. We tried! He seamlessly tied complex webs of historical information together with the modern day situation on Treme and New Orleans. I look forward to future visits and more tours with Know NOLA.

Malik is a gem. He guided me in my exploration of Tremé and is beyond knowledgeable, proud, and passionate about NOLA history. He's known and well-respected in the community which was clear during our walk. Thank you for the many history lessons and recommendations.

I have done a couple of tours with Malik and continue to recommend my friends, families and guests to him. As a local, you know how to sniff out the imposters and thank goodness, he isn't one of them! He has a wealth of knowledge and is a New Orleanian so you get unfiltered history. We have done the Treme tour and the African History French Quarter Tour. Can't wait to explore more.

I've been to New Orleans 20 times (no exaggeration) and thought I knew the history of the city pretty well. With Malik, I learned something new about NOLA every single minute of the tour. Malik walked us through the growth of New Orleans from its original native population through its French and Spanish history to Katrina to today, including fun trivia and personal anecdotes every step of the way. Even when it started thunder storming, Malik instantly knew how to change our walking path so we stayed covered and dry until the end. Can't recommend enough, TAKE THIS TOUR!

Our group did the StudioBe Tour. Malik is an amazing down to earth guide. He has a personal connection to the artwork that really drives the stories and histories behind each work home. We were lucky enough to meet the artist which was delightful! I fully recommend Know NOLA! I'm looking forward to booking him again for another walking tour the next time I'm in NOLA!