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Walk between the clubs of Frenchman Street
Visit a vinyl store and jazz museum
Trace the jazz roots at Louis Armstrong Park
Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans
Find the top venues for traditional jazz

The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour

By Withlocals
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Free cancellation available
Price is P 11,891 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview

Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to the top-notch bands in the city’s best bars. The city’s known as the Birthplace of Jazz, and the musical scene is very much alive and well in New Orleans!

Join your favorite local for this New Orleans jazz tour to hear all about the past and present of this iconic musical city, from the park known as the Ground Zero of Jazz through to the contemporary clubs. In a city packed with places to listen to music, what could be better than having a local host by your side to help you steer clear of the tourist traps and seek out the authentic, hidden gems?

See where it all began – at the Congo Square area of what’s now Louis Armstrong Park, where musical styles mingled as slaves, and free people of color gathered on their days off. Seek out further influences as you learn about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen.

Activity location

  • Congo Square
    • 701 N Rampart St, Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets
    • 70116-3085, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel
    • 920 North Rampart Street
    • 70116, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m2h 30m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
P 11,891.42 x 1 AdultP 11,891.42
Total
Price is P 11,891.42

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up and drop off

Know before you book

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Congo Square
  • 15m
Stand in the place where the real roots of jazz lie as you visit Louis Armstrong Park near the famous Congo Square
Saint Ann Street
  • 15m
Here in the streets the common theme is Voodoo! Find out more about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen
Louis Armstrong Park
  • 15m
Near our starting location, The Louis Armstrong Park, you can find the iconic Rampart Street. There are several hidden gems on this road and one of them is a regular-looking laundromat that was once a recording studio for household-name stars
Tennessee Williams’ House
  • 15m
See the former home of Tennessee Williams, the legendary playwright and devoted music fan
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
  • 15m
A few blocks away from this spectacular church is the St Pierre Hotel. Take a look inside the St Pierre Hotel to see the musical heritage in what was the world’s first jazz museum.
Place de Henriette Delille
  • 15m
In the near area of Place de Henriette Delille we will visit the Preservation Hall. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 50+ local master practitioners.
Jackson Square
  • 15m
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history.
La Maison Perrilliat
  • 15m
Close by this historical and well-known house in New Orleans is Palm Court Jazz Cafe the place to be. Stop by at the Palm Court Jazz Café, one of the city’s finest music venues
Frenchmen Street
  • 15m
Just before we enter Frenchmen Street there is one stop we must make. Find out where to find the fascinating collections inside the Louisiana Jazz Museum
Frenchmen Street
  • 15m
As our final stop we are visiting Frenchmen Street. Stroll down the iconic Frenchman Street, taking tips on the best music venues and how to make the most of them. Browse the shelves of the Louisiana Music Factory, packed with albums from across the ages

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCongo Square
    • 701 N Rampart St, Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets
    • 70116-3085, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEBest Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel
    • 920 North Rampart Street
    • 70116, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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