New Orleans Music Tour

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New Orleans, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Although New Orleans is heavily associated with Jazz, this tour will show how every form of American popular music is informed by New Orleans. As the outgrageous New Orleans R&B legend Ernie K-Doe said: “I'm not sure, but I'm almost positive, all music came from New Orleans.”

What's Included

  • A look at current street music and where the hottest live acts
  • Visits to music-related landmarks
  • Tour Guide
  • What to bring: comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, hat, and rain/sun protection
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

740 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

726 Saint Peter
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

The legendary Preservation Hall at 726 St. Peter Street where people will be already lining up for the 5 PM show.

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Louis Armstrong Park

Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, the only place in North American where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed.  Congo Square is considered the wellspring of all New Orleans music and, consequently, so much of worldwide popular song. It is also the site of the first New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1970.From Armstrong Park, view the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios which created the “New Orleans Sound” with such New Orleanians as Professor Longhair, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Guitar Slim, Shirley & Lee, Lloyd Price, Ernie K-Doe, Allen Toussaint, Clarence “Frogman” Henry & visitors including Little Richard, Ray Charles, & Jerry Lee Lewis.   J & M Studios is the true birthplace of rock ’n roll.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basin St. Station

You will visit Basin Street Station and stroll down Basin Street where you’ll see the remains of Storyville (including Frank Early’s “My Place” Saloon where “Pretty Baby” was written), fabled turn-of-the-century red light district whose parlors presented the likes of King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and many more during the early days of jazz.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

May Baily's Place

Then stroll through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the site of the Old French Opera House.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Preservation Hall

End at the legendary Preservation Hall, a place which represents the past, present, and future of New Orleans music.Learn the origins of New Orleans Bounce Music and check out the world’s greatest street musicians who are carrying the flame to this very day.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Congo Square

Congo Square is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual took place. If American popular music comes from New Orleans, it specifically originates in Congo Square.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Music 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 (CDT). 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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Activity code: C-6830P10

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What's Included

Activity name

  • A look at current street music and where the hottest live acts
  • Visits to music-related landmarks
  • Tour Guide
  • What to bring: comfortable shoes, water, sunscreen, hat, and rain/sun protection
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

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