Historical Tour and Musical Show in New Orleans Music Venue

New To The Site! New Orleans, USA

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2 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Step back in time with our guided tour & jazz show at a legendary New Orleans landmark of musical and cultural heritage.

Discover the venue where Little Richard first performed Tutti Frutti and where Ray Charles laid his head many nights. Learn about the venue's historic fight against segregation and how the location became a welcoming space for both straight and queer communities, and blacks and whites alike, hosting famous musicians such as Etta James, James Brown, Sam Cooke, and Tina Turner.

After the guided tour, transport through time with a live performance celebrating the iconic artists who graced the Dew Drop stage, from Ray Charles to Little Richard. This vibrant show connects the roots of jazz, blues, and rock & roll, delivering a one-of-a-kind experience that captures the soul of New Orleans' music history.

Plus, a buffet lunch of classic New Orleans cuisine is included with your ticket.

Book your experience today and step into the rich history of this iconic location.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge, 2836 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

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Enter through the door on the left into the lobby. The host will meet you there and escort you to the museum for your tour then into the venue for the jazz matinee show.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 12:00 PM

What To Expect

Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge

Our tour offers a unique history that unfolded at the Dew Drop Inn, a place unlike any other. This iconic venue was a pioneering safe haven during the Jim Crow era, welcoming both Black and white patrons, straight and queer communities, at a time when such inclusivity was revolutionary. Our tour delves into this rich history with exclusive access to original artifacts and rare archival photographs.Listed on the Negro Motorist's "Green Book", the Dew Drop Inn thrived in the 50s and 60s hosting the greatest artists in American music from James Brown, Allen Toussaint, Ray Charles, Little Richard, and more. The venue played a formative role in the development of genres like R&B and Rock n' Roll.The tour will explore oral history collections, shared in partnership with Tulane University's Special Collections library that capture these iconic musicians, many of them no longer living, speaking about their time at the Dew Drop Inn and the influence the venue had on their careers.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

What's Included

  • English Professional Guide
  • 90 min live music show to immerse guests in the musical legacy of the famous venue.
  • Includes buffet lunch of New Orleans classic foods to enjoy during jazz matinee show following the historic tour.
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-484851P1

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