New Orleans Jazz History Tour and Show
Experience New Orleans' Music History with a Guided Tour and Live Jazz Show at Dew Drop Inn
LA
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore New Orleans' Historic Dew Drop Inn and Its Musical Heritage
- • Enjoy A 1.5 Hour Guided Tour and Jazz Matinee Show
- • Experience The Unique Legacy of America's First Integrated Venue
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Step back in time with a captivating historical tour and a vibrant musical show in a legendary New Orleans venue that stands at the heart of the city’s rich musical and cultural heritage. This unique experience offers an incredible opportunity to discover the historic setting where musical legends, including Little Richard and Ray Charles, first made their mark. Learn about the venue's brave stand against segregation, as it became a beloved gathering space for diverse communities, welcoming artists and fans from all backgrounds. Visitors can uncover stories of renowned musicians like Etta James, James Brown, Sam Cooke, and Tina Turner, who all graced this iconic stage.
The experience begins with an insightful guided tour that immerses participants in the colorful history of this landmark location. After exploring the past, enjoy a lively Jazz Matinee show featuring the talented Mikhala Iversen and the Gerald French Band, who will pay tribute to the sounds of Billie Holiday and Lester Young. This combination of history and musical celebration is sure to transport guests back to the golden age of jazz. To enhance the experience, a buffet lunch of classic New Orleans cuisine is included with the ticket, ensuring a full sensory immersion in the city's enchanting culture.
This historical tour and musical show not only provide unforgettable memories but also make a fantastic gift for music lovers and history enthusiasts alike. Whether it's a birthday, anniversary, or special occasion, sharing this adventure in New Orleans is a thoughtful and unique way to celebrate a loved one. Don’t miss the chance to create lasting memories while honoring the vibrant legacy of one of America’s greatest musical cities!
Check Availability & Book
Experience Overview:
Historical Tour And Musical Show In New Orleans Music VenueStep back in time with our guided tour & jazz show at a legendary New Orleans landmark of musical and cultural heritage.
Discover the venue where Little Richard first performed Tutti Frutti and where Ray Charles laid his head many nights. Learn about the venue's historic fight against segregation and how the location became a welcoming space for both straight and queer communities, and blacks and whites alike, hosting famous musicians such as Etta James, James Brown, Sam Cooke, and Tina Turner.
After the guided history tour, a Jazz Matinee show with incredible songstress Mikhala Iversen and the Gerald French Band will immerse you in the venues musical heyday, with a tribute to Billie Holliday and Lester Young.
Plus, a buffet lunch of classic New Orleans cuisine is included with your ticket.
Book your experience today and step into the rich history of this iconic location.
Meeting Point
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
2836 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Enter through the door on the left into the lobby. The host will meet you there and escort you to the museum for your tour then into the venue for the jazz matinee show.
What's included:
- 30 minute Jazz Matinee show to immerse guests in the musical legacy of the famous venue.
- English Professional Guide
What to expect:
Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
2836 Lasalle St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
Our tour offers a unique history that unfolded at the Dew Drop Inn, a place unlike any other. This iconic venue was a pioneering safe haven during the Jim Crow era, welcoming both Black and white patrons, straight and queer communities, at a time when such inclusivity was revolutionary. Our tour delves into this rich history with exclusive access to original artifacts and rare archival photographs.
Listed on the Negro Motorist's "Green Book", the Dew Drop Inn thrived in the 50s and 60s hosting the greatest artists in American music from James Brown, Allen Toussaint, Ray Charles, Little Richard, and more. The venue played a formative role in the development of genres like R&B and Rock n' Roll.
The tour will explore oral history collections, shared in partnership with Tulane University's Special Collections library that capture these iconic musicians, many of them no longer living, speaking about their time at the Dew Drop Inn and the influence the venue had on their careers.
1 hour, 30 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
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
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
Organized by
Dew Drop Inn
Product SKU: US-21514-0001
New Orleans Jazz History Tour and Matinee
LA
people
1 participant
30 minutes
- • Explore New Orleans' Historic Dew Drop Inn and Its Musical Heritage
- • Enjoy A 1.5 Hour Guided Tour and Jazz Matinee Show
- • Experience The Unique Legacy of America's First Integrated Venue
Best Experience Providers
Our Activity Partners are highly rated and experts in what they do, guaranteeing you an unforgettable experience.
Free Gift Exchanges
All ExperienceGifts Certificates are fully exchangeable if you change your mind, free of charge!
Instant E-Gifts
Our beautifully designed e-certificates are sent instantly the moment you place an order, great for last minute gifts.