New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, Oral Historians, Cultural Ambassadors, and Preservationist.

Join us and explore the evolution of music in the city known as "the birthplace of Jazz." Home to Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, Louis Prima, and Sharkey Bonano just to name a few. . .You'll be guided through the last remaining sites where Jazz, champagne, and romance reigned supreme. Learn about the people, the history, and the influences which contributed to the development of America's only gift to world culture... Jazz!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Louis Armstrong Park, 701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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Tour starts at the Louis Armstrong Park Arch

End point

Frenchmen Street, Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA, USA

Frenchmen Street is a popluar location for live New Orleans music. A great family atomsphere for younger guest. Venues such as the famous Snug Harbor, the Maison, and the Spotted Cat offers a taste of New Orleans music.

Description

Stop At: Louis Armstrong Park, 901 N Rampart St, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

The tour will start at Louis Armstrong Park. The travelers will visit the first pioneers of Jazz monuements and the first dance halls where Jazz reign supreme. They will hear the stories of Jazz pioneers such as; Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Charles "Buddy" Bolden and others Jazz icons.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

The travels will visit the first Jazz musuem at the St. Pierre Hotel where the GREAT Louis Armstrong stayed when he performed in New Orleans.

Duration: 25 minutes

Stop At: Congo Square, 701 N Rampart St, Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

The travelers will explore the sacred grounds of Congo Square where it has been said the origins of Jazz was discovered, in addition to witnessing the oldest African American neighborhood in the country, Treme.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Frenchmen Street, Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70116

The travelers will also experience live Jazz music on one of the most popular and muscial streets in New Orleans, "Frenchmen Street".

Duration: 25 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    Frenchmen Street, Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA, USA

What's Included

  • Native of NOLA- Licenses Tour Guide
  • Guided Tour
  • Cultual Ambassador
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Lunch & Dinner is NOT included
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What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
  • Must be able to stand for a long period of time.

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-365523P4

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