New Orleans Music Heritage Tour
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Highly positive, with many reviewers emphasizing enjoyment, learning, and a unique experience. Some mention it being a highlight of their trip. One review reported a no-show.
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2 hours
- 2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
- Gratuities
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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...
- Duration 2 Hours
- Group Tour
- Max 28 people in the group
- 1
Louisiana Music Factory
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)...
- Duration 10 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 2
French Quarter
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...
- Duration 1 Hour and 30 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 3
Preservation Hall
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.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 4
Bourbon Street
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.
- No Admission Ticket Required•
- Drive-By Only
- 5
Louis Armstrong Park
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.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
- 6
Congo Square
Stops in Armstrong Park include Congo Square.
- Duration 5 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required
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