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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
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.
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Local guide
Departure Point
740 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, Verenigde Staten
Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.
Return Details
726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall
Congo Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula. 20 minutes
Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera! 25 minutes
Basin St. Station, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues". 15 minutes
Storyville District, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville! 15 minutes
May Baily's Place, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour. 15 minutes
Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street! 15 minutes
Preservation Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall! 15 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Ginger_G
09 May 2024
The tour guide was GREAT!! Very knowledgeable and personable. He made it a very memorable experience.
Summer_S
27 Jun 2023
Absolutely the best hotel experience I’ve ever had. My mom and I stayed here for a few days and the friendliness and kindness of the staff really made our trip. The beds were super comfortable and the pool was great to cool off in.
D2126WKjeanb
18 Apr 2023
Our guide was a walking encyclopedia of music knowledge. Would recommend Rob to any lover of music history.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
NOLA Historic Tours
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