New Orleans Guided Jazz History Tour
Experience New Orleans Jazz History on a Guided Tour with Local Musicians and Cultural Ambassadors
LA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore The Birthplace of Jazz in New Orleans
- • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Jazz Tour with Local Musicians
- • Experience The Most Authentic Jazz Exploration in New Orleans
Why We Love This Unique Experience
Immerse yourself in the rhythmic heartbeat of New Orleans with an unforgettable Jazz Walking Tour. This captivating experience will transport you through the vibrant streets of the city known as the birthplace of jazz, where every corner resonates with soulful melodies and rich history. Encounter the charm and character of New Orleans as local musicians and cultural ambassadors share engaging stories about the legendary artists who have molded jazz into the beloved genre it is today.
The tour begins at the iconic Louis Armstrong Park, where participants will stroll past significant monuments and hear the tales of influential jazz pioneers such as Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Buddy Bolden. The journey continues to key historical sites like the New Orleans Jazz Museum, where visitors will discover the heritage of this magical music genre. Explore the sacred grounds of Congo Square, often hailed as the birthplace of jazz, before enjoying a live performance on the bustling Frenchmen Street, where the spirit of jazz comes alive in the heart of the city.
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Experience Overview:
New Orleans Jazz Walking TourOur Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, Oral Historians, Cultural Ambassadors, and Preservationist.
Join us and explore the evolution of music in the city known as "the birthplace of Jazz." Home to Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, Louis Prima, and Sharkey Bonano just to name a few. . .You'll be guided through the last remaining sites where Jazz, champagne, and romance reigned supreme. Learn about the people, the history, and the influences which contributed to the development of America's only gift to world culture... Jazz!
Meeting Point
Louis Armstrong Park
701 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Tour starts at the Louis Armstrong Park Arch
What's included:
- Native of NOLA- Licenses Tour Guide
- Guided Tour
- Cultual Ambassador
- Lagniappe-Means in French; something extra
What to expect:
Duration: 2 hours
Louis Armstrong Park
901 N Rampart St, , New Orleans, 70116-3086, Louisiana
The tour will start at Louis Armstrong Park. The travelers will visit the first pioneers of Jazz monuements and the first dance halls where Jazz reign supreme. They will hear the stories of Jazz pioneers such as; Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Charles "Buddy" Bolden and others Jazz icons.
1 hour
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave, , New Orleans, 70116-2015, Louisiana
The travels will visit the first Jazz musuem at the St. Pierre Hotel where the GREAT Louis Armstrong stayed when he performed in New Orleans.
25 minutes
Congo Square
701 N Rampart St, Entrance at the Corner of N. Rampart and Saint Peter Streets, New Orleans, 70116-3085, Louisiana
The travelers will explore the sacred grounds of Congo Square where it has been said the origins of Jazz was discovered, in addition to witnessing the oldest African American neighborhood in the country, Treme.
10 minutes
Frenchmen Street
Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, 70119, Louisiana
The travelers will also experience live Jazz music on one of the most popular and muscial streets in New Orleans, "Frenchmen Street".
25 minutes
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
must be able to stand for a long period of time.
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.
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New Orleans Jazz History Guided Tour
LA
people
1 participant
hours
- • Explore The Birthplace of Jazz in New Orleans
- • Enjoy A 2-Hour Guided Jazz Tour with Local Musicians
- • Experience The Most Authentic Jazz Exploration in New Orleans
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