New Orleans Jazz Tour: History & Live Jazz

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New Orleans, USA

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Few cities rival New Orleans’ nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between, live music options are endless in the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music. Hear about the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. We’ll visit a few of our favorite local clubs, enjoy a beer and discover the talents of some of the city’s best local musicians. There’s nothing quite like a night out in ‘The Big Easy.’

What's Included

  • Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Visit Louis Armstrong Park and discover historical origins of jazz
  • Enjoy some Live Music with a beverage (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
  • Additional drinks, food
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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End point

French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA

Start Time • 05:00 PM

What To Expect

Louis Armstrong Park

Our music tour of New Orleans begins just outside the French Quarter at the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood. Within the park, we will talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself.
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35 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts (Pass By)

We will pass by the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans.
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French Quarter

From here, we will head into the Vieux Carre, or the French Quarter, and you’ll hear about the origins and culture of jazz while making your way through the oldest neighborhood in NOLA, all while seeing some notable historic sites. Your guide will have chosen a special route for you that evening- to ensure the best music is heard.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourbon Street

Along one possible route, we’ll share the history of Bourbon Street and the residential and commercial places where blues and jazz collaborators came to make incredible music. We may even catch a busker performing at the historic French Market!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Frenchmen Street

Or your guide may chose to head to the famous Frenchmen Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Whatever path is taken, you’ll find yourself at a great Jazz/Music Spot, and your guide will take you inside to listen and enjoy the local scene.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

Either way, by being with a local, you’ll learn all about the neighborhood, how to make the most of your time here, and the music culture and how it operates in the Clubs and venues. And to top it off, you will receive a drink on us at one of the stops and you’re very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Preservation Hall (Pass By)

Passing by the historic music venue Preservation Hall in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz.
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Congo Square

We’ll explore the area originally known as Congo Square – one of the first locations in the city where enslaved people and free people of color were allowed to gather and socialize. You’ll hear about jazz’s origins, resulting from a rich mix of cultures in a single city, which combined West African and Caribbean sounds with European musical influences – giving us this uniquely American artform.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
  • By joining this tour, you will be helping to contribute to the livelihoods of local musicians in the jazz clubs we visit, allowing them to earn a decent wage and continue doing what they love to do.

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-5713P96

Reviews

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356 reviews

Average 4.74 out of 5 stars based on 355 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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