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

Wed 11 Jun

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Starting at $30.00

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Wed 11 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)

Anne_K

Dec 2024

Keith was an excellent tour guide, he really knew his music heritage, I picked up a lot of interesting facts from his narration. The additional music accompaniment at various locations on the tour made it even more enjoyable. I'd recommend this walking tour for any music lovers (especially Jazz music).

Response from Host

Dec 2024

Thank you Anne. Merry Christmas 🎄

robertlouisr27

Nov 2024

Keith was great, knowledgeable, funny, entertaining. The music he shared was excellent. If you love jazz and history you’ll enjoy this tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thanks Robert! Fun morning together, my best to you always. Keith

stevetM6916RU

Nov 2024

An excellent tour. Full of information, anecdotes and history, told in a fun and engaging way. Importantly, Keith has a passion and love for everything New Orleans. He's a massive font of not just musical knowledge, but when myself & my son asked our many questions (not just music), he patiently answered. He also gave recommendations; music venues, places to visit, eat and drink. On our tour, he said 'hi' to many of his friends in the city, to me he's part of the fabric. I am a professional tour guide in London, so know a thing or two about guiding. Don't visit New Orleans without going this tour.. KEITH WAS SUPERB. Thanks 👍

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Oh my God Steve, thanks! You and your son were so much fun, also helping secure a Saints win this weekend- Thanks! Look forward to your return and when I can get to London to join your tour, Peace, Love and Music always! Red Beans and Ricely yours...