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 Get directions
  • 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.

Guide Languages

• English

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