Overview
Dig into the musical history of New Orleans with this 2-hour music and heritage tour. Listen to songs and the stories behind them as you learn more about the immortals of blues, jazz, gospel, and rock n'roll that have been a part of this city.
Hear about Louis Armstrong, James Booker, Fats Domino, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Buddy Bolden, Mahalia Jackson, and many others who are part of 300 years of musical heritage.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory
Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Dates: Daily
End point
Most days musicians are playing (busking in the street) where we end the tour, behind St. Louis Cathedral.
Good to know
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
What to expect
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Louisiana Music Factory
10 min
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!
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French Quarter
1 hour 30 min
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.'
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Preservation Hall
5 min
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.
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Bourbon Street
5 min
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.
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Louis Armstrong Park
15 min
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.
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Congo Square
5 min
Stops in Armstrong Park include Congo Square.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans Music Heritage Tour
Can I cancel New Orleans Music Heritage Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily
What's included?
- 2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
Which places does it visit?
It visits Louisiana Music Factory, French Quarter, Preservation Hall, Bourbon Street, Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour
