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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Few cities rival New Orleans’ nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between, live music options are endless in the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music. Hear about the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. We’ll visit a few of our favorite local clubs, enjoy a beer and discover the talents of some of the city’s best local musicians. There’s nothing quite like a night out in ‘The Big Easy.’
Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Visit Louis Armstrong Park and discover historical origins of jazz
Enjoy some Live Music with a beverage (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
Friendly Local English-speaking music lover and a guide
Additional drinks, food
Tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians
Departure Point
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Louis Armstrong Park (Entrance to the park, under archway), 701 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Return Details
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA
A central location around the French Quarter area
Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Our music tour of New Orleans begins just outside the French Quarter at the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood. Within the park, we will talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself.
35 minutes
The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States We will pass by the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans.
French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA From here, we will head into the Vieux Carre, or the French Quarter, and you’ll hear about the origins and culture of jazz while making your way through the oldest neighborhood in NOLA, all while seeing some notable historic sites. Your guide will have chosen a special route for you that evening- to ensure the best music is heard. 10 minutes
Bourbon Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Along one possible route, we’ll share the history of Bourbon Street and the residential and commercial places where blues and jazz collaborators came to make incredible music. We may even catch a busker performing at the historic French Market! 30 minutes
Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Or your guide may chose to head to the famous Frenchmen Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Whatever path is taken, you’ll find yourself at a great Jazz/Music Spot, and your guide will take you inside to listen and enjoy the local scene. 30 minutes
French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Either way, by being with a local, you’ll learn all about the neighborhood, how to make the most of your time here, and the music culture and how it operates in the Clubs and venues. And to top it off, you will receive a drink on us at one of the stops and you’re very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them. 30 minutes
Preservation Hall, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Passing by the historic music venue Preservation Hall in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz.
Congo Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States We’ll explore the area originally known as Congo Square – one of the first locations in the city where enslaved people and free people of color were allowed to gather and socialize. You’ll hear about jazz’s origins, resulting from a rich mix of cultures in a single city, which combined West African and Caribbean sounds with European musical influences – giving us this uniquely American artform. 15 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
By joining this tour, you will be helping to contribute to the livelihoods of local musicians in the jazz clubs we visit, allowing them to earn a decent wage and continue doing what they love to do.
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.
Milie999
20 Mar 2025
Fun trip led by Kristi- great knowledgeable guide- most enjoyable and informative. Would recommend to all who are unfamiliar with the city
Henry_A
17 Mar 2025
History of the area. How Jazz affected the music life in New Orleans and the rest of the country. Black life in New Orleans.
james_t
15 Mar 2025
Really great experience with down to earth explanations of the towns history and culture and how jazz music came about. She took us to new area where music was happening and was just great experience.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
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