New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour
Overview
Discover where jazz was born, explore the neighborhoods that shaped it, and experience New Orleans' best live music with a local expert.
What's Included
- 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
- Additional drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians
Meeting Location
701 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
French Quarter
New Orleans, LA, USA
A central location around the French Quarter area
What To Expect
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Louis Armstrong Park
35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Congo Square
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bourbon Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Frenchmen Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-5713P96
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