Overview
Our 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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Native of NOLA- Licenses Tour Guide
Guided Tour
Cultual Ambassador
Lagniappe-Means in French; something extra
Snacks
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Tour starts at the Louis Armstrong Park Arch
End point
Frenchmen Street is a popluar location for live New Orleans music. A great family atomsphere for younger guest. Venues such as the famous Snug Harbor, the Maison, and the Spotted Cat offers a taste of New Orleans music.
What to expect
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Louis Armstrong Park
1 hour
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.
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New Orleans Jazz Museum
25 min
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.
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Congo Square
10 min
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.
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Frenchmen Street
25 min
The travelers will also experience live Jazz music on one of the most popular and muscial streets in New Orleans, "Frenchmen Street".
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- must be able to stand for a long period of time.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour
Can I cancel New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
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's not included?
- Snacks
Which places does it visit?
It visits Louis Armstrong Park, New Orleans Jazz Museum, Congo Square, Frenchmen Street.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Tours By NOLA - New Orleans Local Artists
