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Small-Group Jazz Stories from Armstrong Park Tour in New Orleans

Small-Group Jazz Stories from Armstrong Park Tour in New Orleans

Overview

Join us on this unique New Orleans’ music tour! Armstrong Park is named after one of the most famous jazz musicians in the world and one of New Orleans’ most beloved sons: Louis Armstrong. 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. You won't stop there! Next, your local guide will bring jazz history to life by selecting a specially curated route to hear the best the music scene has to offer. You could make your way past Preservation Hall and the historic French market or head to the famous Frenchman Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Even stop for a drink on us! Whatever your musical interests, you’ll end this tour with a new appreciation for American music, New Orleans’ famous residents, and the art and sounds of jazz.

City: New Orleans

Sat 31 May

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Starting at $204.00

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Sat 31 May

Starting at $204.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local guide

1 beer, wine, or cocktail option

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

What To Expect

Louis Armstrong Park

Join your guide on a tour of this fascinating park celebrating all things Jazz! Along the way, you’ll learn about its name-sake and how he helped craft the sounds of jazz, see a variety of sculptures, monuments, and historic buildings, and possibly even hear some live jazz played by one of New Orleans’ famous street musicians or local musical groups.

Congo Square

A park within a park, Congo Square, is incredibly historically significant to both African American history and to jazz music. Your guide will fill you in on how this Square came to be and all of the incredible music that we can appreciate today because of the men and women who gathered here.

The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

This is the hub of all things performing arts in New Orleans - from ballet to opera to touring Broadway shows. As you pass by, your guide will fill you in on Mahalia Jackson’s illustrious gospel career and the building’s history (especially after Hurricane Katrina).

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (16)

George_A

Apr 2024

I expected to see street performers and more jazz Instead we had a two hour jazz history walk with just 2 performances inside clubs at end First one was accommodating with good jazz but very little seating The second one was not accommodating - like we were in the way if we stood and good only sit if we eat. Left there early Guide was knowledgeable. Definaty not what I thought we paid for

Cathy_M

Apr 2024

Cage was very informative and enthusiastic. There were for of us in the group and we all thought the tour was perfect. Great on the first day in NO to get familiar with the area. We visited two jazz bars. She followed up with a complete list of what we had seen and additional recommendations for our stay. We highly recommend Cayge and this tour.

193margom

Feb 2024

There were only four of us that made up the group, including the tour guide. The information and the sites to see along the way were fascinating. I would not have had the insights had I tried to do the tour on my own. Thank goodness for those who have grown up in the city and have vast knowledge of the past, present and future. It was a fun and factual tour. Didn't get to follow behind the jazz musicians that you see depicted in movies and on television.

Response from Host

Feb 2024

Hello and thank you for your review. We are very happy to hear hat you enjoyed your time with us. And, we always strive to make sure that each traveler is getting what he/she wants out of the experience. The second line event you speak of is not a nightly occurrence, and must be organized and permitted by the city to take place. We wish you safe travels