New Orleans Music Heritage Tour
New Orleans, US
93% of travellers recommend this
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2-hour musical walking tour
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Experienced guide included
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transport nearby
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Suitable for all fitness levels
Explore New Orleans' rich musical heritage on a 2-hour immersive tour, discovering the legends of jazz, blues, and rock n' roll.
Featured Reviews
Included
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2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
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Gratuities
Explore New Orleans' rich musical heritage on a 2-hour immersive tour, discovering the legends of jazz, blues, and rock n' roll.
Highlights
- Immerse in the musical history of New Orleans
- Learn about the immortals of blues, jazz, gospel, and rock n' roll
- Explore the vibrant neighborhoods of New Orleans
- Visit iconic locations associated with New Orleans music heritage
- Experience the vibrant atmosphere of the Louis Armstrong Park
Meeting Point
Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily
421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
End Point
Most days musicians are playing (busking in the street) where we end the tour, behind St. Louis Cathedral.
712 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
What to expect
Louisiana Music Factory
Meet your guide, Keith (a Louisiana record man with more than 20 years of record business experience), at the Louisiana Music Factory on Frenchmen Street - the most musical street in New Orleans. Spend approximately 2 hours and a dozen songs while we walk through historic New Orleans 'faubourgs' (neighborhoods) - the Marigny, French Quarter, and Treme - spanning space, time and genres we learn 300 years of New Orleans Music & Heritage. The aural-visual walking tour is accompanied by Bluetooth speaker capability to provide musical accompaniment of the artists and locations along the tour. This is Keith's favorite record store - everything we talk about on the tour, you can get here!
10 minutes
French Quarter
Cross Esplanade then turn on Chartres Street and pay a visit to the boyhood home of Danny Parker. Along with his rambunctious and bawdy-singing wife Blue Lu, we learn how a single man can save New Orleans Brass Band heritage. Next are stops in the Place de Armes, Preservation Jazz Hall, a stroll down Bourbon Street to Mister New Orleans, and J&M Studios - the 'Home of Rock N' Roll.'
90 minutes
Preservation Hall
Sandra and Allan Jaffe visited on their honeymoon and found their life giving home at Pres Hall. Visit the gift shop and take a photo while here.
5 minutes
Bourbon Street
At one-time Bourbon Street was the most musical street in the world! Cats like Louis Prima, Al Hirt and Pete Fountain blaring Jazz through the hot, wet night air. Saunter or sashay with us as we hear Basin Street Blues blowing on a Clarinet.
Louis Armstrong Park
Here you'll see the Louis Armstrong statue. While in the Treme, America's 1st African-American neighborhood, you'll hear about their influence in New Orleans music and heritage.
15 minutes
Congo Square
Stops in Armstrong Park include Congo Square.
5 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Children must be accompanied by an adult
What our experts say
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Visit the Louisiana Music Factory first -
Check out live music after the tour
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Grab a bite at nearby Coop's Place
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Don’t miss the street musicians at the end
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Wearing comfortable shoes is a must
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