Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
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.
Make the most of your New Orleans adventure
What makes New Orleans Music Walking Tour a unique experience ?
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song “Basin Street Blues”.
Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans’ most famous street!
End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges – the legendary Preservation Hall!
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- 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
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by NOLA Historic Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 3 Stars based on 13 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 14 Travelers is accepted for booking.
