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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 the legendary Preservation Hall. Visit the site of the Old French Opera House and stroll through the Tango Belt and May Bailey’s before arriving at the Treme section. Stroll through the Tango Belt to the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1, the use of which was donated by the musical dynasty Barbarin Family for free burial to musicians. From the cemetery you will check out the remains of Storyville (including Frank Early’s Saloon where “Pretty Baby” was written), turn-of-the-century red light district whose parlors presented King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and more during the time when jazz was born. From Storyville, venture into Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the only place in North American where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed.
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Departure Point
806 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Mister Gregory's
Return Details
806 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Mister Gregory's
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Stroll through the Tango Belt to the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1, the use of which was donated by the musical dynasty Barbarin Family for free burial to musicians. The first burial to take place was of Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. 30 minutes
Storyville District, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States From the cemetery you will check out the remains of Storyville (including Frank Early’s “My Place” Saloon where “Pretty Baby” was written), fabled turn-of-the-century red light district whose parlors presented the likes of King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and many more during the time when jazz was born. 30 minutes
Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States From Storyville, check out the Basin Street Station and then venture into Louis Armstrong Park, the location of Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, the only place in North American where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. 30 minutes
Congo Square, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Congo Square is considered the wellspring of all New Orleans music and consequently so much of the world’s most popular song. It is also the site of the first New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival (1970) and the Municipal Auditorium.
After leaving Armstrong Park, enter the building which housed the legendary J&M Studios which created the “New Orleans Sound” with such New Orleanians as Professor Longhair, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Guitar Slim, Shirley & Lee, Lloyd Price, Ernie K-Doe, Allen Toussaint, Clarence “Frogman” Henry and visitors including Little Richard, Ray Charles, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Learn the origins of New Orleans Bounce Music and check out the world’s greatest street musicians who are carrying the flame to this very day. 30 minutes
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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.
Jill_E
27 Mar 2024
Our tour was cancelled due to the guide being sick. We were told we would be receiving g a refund, but 3 months later, we have not been refunded yet.
Karen_B
25 Feb 2024
Dave was a very experienced and passionate host. We enjoyed what turned out to be a private tour for the two of us. Our eyes were opened to the history and culture of New Orleans through it's music from Roots to present day. Politics, religion and even architecture were woven into the fabric of the story. Great job Dave! It was so nice to meet and talk with you!
Mandy_S
25 Feb 2024
It was definitely an amazing experience and our guide, David was so enthusiastic, energetic, and knowledgeable. Our only disappointment was that the tour was not as described with the many stopping points. We stayed in Louis Armstrong park the entire time. The two hours did feel like ten minutes and we are still very happy we did the tour. I just wish they would update the listing.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
Historic New Orleans Tours
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