New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, Oral Historians, Cultural Ambassadors, and Preservationist.

Join us and explore the evolution of music in the city known as "the birthplace of Jazz." Home to Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, Louis Prima, and Sharkey Bonano just to name a few. . .You'll be guided through the last remaining sites where Jazz, champagne, and romance reigned supreme. Learn about the people, the history, and the influences which contributed to the development of America's only gift to world culture... Jazz!

What's Included

  • Guided Tour
  • Cultual Ambassador
  • Lagniappe-Means in French; something extra
  • Snacks Lunch & Dinner is NOT included
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Meeting Location

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North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, LA, USA

Frenchmen Street is a popluar location for live New Orleans music. A great family atomsphere for younger guest. Venues such as the famous Snug Harbor, the Maison, and the Spotted Cat offers a taste of New Orleans music.

What To Expect

Louis Armstrong Park

The tour will start at Louis Armstrong Park. The travelers will visit the first pioneers of Jazz monuements and the first dance halls where Jazz reign supreme. They will hear the stories of Jazz pioneers such as; Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Charles "Buddy" Bolden and others Jazz icons.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans Jazz Museum

The travels will visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum or the first Jazz museum at the St. Pierre Hotel where the GREAT Louis Armstrong stayed when he performed in New Orleans.
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40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congo Square

The travelers will explore the sacred grounds of Congo Square where it has been said the origins of Jazz was discovered, in addition to witnessing the oldest African American neighborhood in the country, Treme.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Frenchmen Street

The travelers will also experience live Jazz music on one of the most popular and muscial streets in New Orleans, "Frenchmen Street".
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Guided Tour
  • Cultual Ambassador
  • Lagniappe-Means in French; something extra
  • Native of NOLA- Licenses Tour Guide
  • SnacksLunch & Dinner is NOT included

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • must be able to stand for a long period of time.
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
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  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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