New Orleans Music Heritage Tour

Overview

Dig into the musical history of New Orleans with this 2-hour music and heritage tour. Listen to songs and the stories behind them as you learn more about the immortals of blues, jazz, gospel, and rock n'roll that have been a part of this city. Hear about Louis Armstrong, James Booker, Fats Domino, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Buddy Bolden, Mahalia Jackson, and many others who are part of 300 years of musical heritage.

City: New Orleans

Mon 30 Jun

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Starting at $30.00

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Mon 30 Jun

Starting at $30.00

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What's Included

2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide

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
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult

What To Expect

Louisiana Music Factory

Meet your guide, Keith (a Louisiana record man with more than 20 years of record business experience), at the Louisiana Music Factory on Frenchmen Street - the most musical street in New Orleans. Spend approximately 2 hours and a dozen songs while we walk through historic New Orleans 'faubourgs' (neighborhoods) - the Marigny, French Quarter, and Treme - spanning space, time and genres we learn 300 years of New Orleans Music & Heritage. The aural-visual walking tour is accompanied by Bluetooth speaker capability to provide musical accompaniment of the artists and locations along the tour. This is Keith's favorite record store - everything we talk about on the tour, you can get here!

French Quarter

Cross Esplanade then turn on Chartres Street and pay a visit to the boyhood home of Danny Parker. Along with his rambunctious and bawdy-singing wife Blue Lu, we learn how a single man can save New Orleans Brass Band heritage. Next are stops in the Place de Armes, Preservation Jazz Hall, a stroll down Bourbon Street to Mister New Orleans, and J&M Studios - the 'Home of Rock N' Roll.'

Preservation Hall

Sandra and Allan Jaffe visited on their honeymoon and found their life giving home at Pres Hall. Visit the gift shop and take a photo while here.

Bourbon Street

At one-time Bourbon Street was the most musical street in the world! Cats like Louis Prima, Al Hirt and Pete Fountain blaring Jazz through the hot, wet night air. Saunter or sashay with us as we hear Basin Street Blues blowing on a Clarinet.

Louis Armstrong Park

Here you'll see the Louis Armstrong statue. While in the Treme, America's 1st African-American neighborhood, you'll hear about their influence in New Orleans music and heritage.

Congo Square

Stops in Armstrong Park include Congo Square.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (231)

Linda B

Mar 2025

Keith was a great tour guide. He had excellent information about all jazz musicians. And he played music as we went along. As my friend was not well, I ended up having a private tour. He took a picture at various stops. And then emailed me the photosand the music after the tour.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks, Linda. Hoping your friend is well. It was a pleasure to spend the morning dancing and singing our way through the French Quarter. All the best, Keith.

Dionne_A

Mar 2025

It was nice being that it was only us 3. A great way to get your steps in for sure. Stopping for a great drink while the rain it was awesome

Response from Host

Mar 2025

You guys were great! Thank you, Keith

P9021HNsaraf

Jan 2025

This was exactly what we were hoping for! Keith was awesome, highly entertaining and a ton of great info. Kept our teenagers engaged and really gave us a ton of interesting anecdotes and history. Loved getting the inside scoop and Keith had the best stories. A great experience! Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you, what a treasure! Your teens, a trumpet and a sax player were genuine and attentive.. so glad to have you all on such a fun day.