New Orleans: Jazz History & Music Small-Group Walking Tour
New Orleans
2 hours 30 minutes
Go beyond the guidebooks to immerse yourself in the heart of New Orleans’ music scene on this lively walking tour. Start at Louis Armstrong Park, explore jazz roots in the French Quarter, and stroll through historic spots like Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street. Enjoy live jazz music at a local venue with a complimentary drink, while your guide shares insights into the city’s vibrant musical heritage and neighborhood culture.
Explore the roots of jazz in historic Tremé and Congo Square
Walk through the French Quarter with a local music expert
Enjoy a small-group vibe with no more than 12 guests per tour
Every booking supports local jazz musicians and venues
Discover local favorites beyond the typical tourist trail
Get insider recommendations to continue your night like a local
Enjoy a complimentary drink at an authentic local music venue
Learn how jazz was born in historic Congo Square and Tremé
Support local musicians and venues with every booking
Experience live music chosen for the night's standout performances
Follow a passionate local expert through New Orleans' music history
Exclusions
Additional drinks, food
Tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians
Additional Information
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Is this tour eco-friendly? This tour is carbon neutral and operated by a B Corp-certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.
How much walking is involved? This walking tour covers approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) through Tremé, Congo Square, and the French Quarter. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Is this tour suitable for children? Participants must be 21 years or older due to venue requirements and the inclusion of an alcoholic beverage. Valid photo ID may be required.
Will we hear live jazz music? Yes. The tour includes visits to authentic local music venues where you can enjoy live performances by talented New Orleans musicians. Venues and performers may vary.
Do I need to know jazz to enjoy this tour? Not at all. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or simply curious about New Orleans culture, your guide will bring the city's music, history, and neighborhoods to life in an engaging and accessible way.
By joining this tour, you will be helping to contribute to the livelihoods of local musicians in the jazz clubs we visit, allowing them to earn a decent wage and continue doing what they love to do.
701 North Rampart Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, 70116
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A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.