New Orleans Music Walking Tour

13 Reviews4.00 out of 5 stars Based on 13 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs.

Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours.

Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton.

Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.

What's Included

  • Local guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Rampart Treehouse, 740 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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    Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.

    End point

    Preservation Hall, 726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall

    Start Time • 2:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Congo Square

    Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Louis Armstrong Park

    Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
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    25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Basin St. Station

    Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Storyville District

    Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    May Baily's Place

    Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bourbon Street

    Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Preservation Hall

    End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!
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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
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

    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-289336P6

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