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New Orleans Music Walking Tour

740 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

14 people

Languages

English

Overview

New Orleans is perhaps the world's richest, most vibrant, and influential musical city. Explore it on this walking tour that winds through Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the Tango Belt, and ends at Preservation Hall. Learn about the West African music that started it all, the real birthplace of rock n' roll, and Storyville, a fabled red light district. Includes stops at J&M Studios, the French Opera House, and more.

  • See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb
  • Visit J&M Studios, the true birthplace of rock n’ roll
  • Learn about the original West African religious musical traditions played in Congo Square
  • – Walk through the Tango Belt, the French Opera House, and Preservation Hall

What To Expect

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Congo Square



Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Louis Armstrong Park



Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Basin St. Station



Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song “Basin Street Blues”.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Storyville District



Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

May Baily’s Place



Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourbon Street



Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans’ most famous street!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Preservation Hall



End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges – the legendary Preservation Hall!

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Local guide

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

740 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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