New Orleans Music Tour
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New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Experience the unforgettable sounds of New Orleans on a 2-hour musical tour with an experienced guide. Learn about the efforts to protect New Orleans jazz at the Preservation Hall, then explore the historically vibrant Tango Belt. Visit unnamed and famous musicians at the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1 and hear the stories of Congo Square’s rhythms and rituals as you tour Louis Armstrong Park. See the former home of J & M Studios then learn about today’s New Orleans Bounce Music and thriving street music scene.
- 2-hour, musical walking tour of New Orleans
- See the city's most vibrant neighborhoods through music
- Visit historic landmarks and highlights
- Hear about the city's most colorful and influential musicians
- Great overview and orientation of the city
What's Included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 806 N Rampart St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Mister Gregory's
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.2:00 pm
Itinerary
1
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Storyville District
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Louis Armstrong Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Congo Square
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.3
based on 35 reviews
Courtney_A, Oct 2025
David was an extremely knowledgeable tour guide! We were lucky enough to experience it one on one with him and he was charming and hilarious.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks Courtney! We agree that we are fortunate to have David on the music tour!
Rhonda_L, Sep 2024
Listening to the history of jazz and how music is integrated with food, culture, and dancing. Loved that my son was able to play piano with our wonderful tour guide.
Jill_E, Mar 2024
Our tour was cancelled due to the guide being sick. We were told we would be receiving g a refund, but 3 months later, we have not been refunded yet.
Karen_B, Feb 2024
Dave was a very experienced and passionate host. We enjoyed what turned out to be a private tour for the two of us. Our eyes were opened to the history and culture of New Orleans through it's music from Roots to present day. Politics, religion and even architecture were woven into the fabric of the story. Great job Dave! It was so nice to meet and talk with you!
Mandy_S, Feb 2024
It was definitely an amazing experience and our guide, David was so enthusiastic, energetic, and knowledgeable. Our only disappointment was that the tour was not as described with the many stopping points. We stayed in Louis Armstrong park the entire time. The two hours did feel like ten minutes and we are still very happy we did the tour. I just wish they would update the listing.
Ruth_K, Jan 2024
Our tour guide was so lively & informative! It was cold & rainy but still had a great time. Learned not only about music but history of the area as well.
Craig_L, May 2023
Our tour guide David was one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to music history.
If you want to really learn the origins of jazz and truly how music connects to everything culturally & historically in New Orleans, this tour is a must.
Sergey_B, Feb 2023
Thanks to David, a fantastic guide! Fun, artistic, engaging and catering to our needs as a very diverse group.
Allen_W, Nov 2022
We had a great tour with David. His passion for New Orleans and music was worth the price of admission alone. We really enjoyed leaning about what makes this city so unique.
Anna_R, Oct 2022
David the host of the tour was so knowledgeable and quite the storyteller. Thoroughly enjoyed. Would highly recommend
Dewyman_B, May 2022
We were extreme please with the knowledge of our guide (pictures). Extremely informative. Provided music and cultural history. We always take at least 1 Viator tour when visiting New Orleans.
Abby_C, Feb 2022
We learned a lot about New Orleans history and the history of Treme and Congo Square that we would missed if not for this tour. Excellent guide!
marie_c, Jul 2021
I love to hear the background history of the music and city. I thought I would hear music live music during the tour.
Velda_B, Mar 2021
David was great, and was really knowledgeable about the musical history of NOLA...definitely recommend!
Myrna_C, Feb 2021
Well the whole two hour tour consisted of looking at a few bronze statues in Armstrong Park that had already seen by myself and being dragged through Treme for no apparent reason. A lot of talking and ZERO JAZZ MUSIC. No mention of the famous Jazz greats.
Dan_M, Nov 2020
David was an excellent tour guide, He has an extensive knowledge of music and history of New Orleans. The enthusiasm he brings on the tour with all the nuances about history of music could be unmatched.
Adventurer446214, Jun 2019
This tour should not be schedule at 2 pm in the summer time . Our tour guide Cindy, was tired and sweaty before the tour even started . Instead of 2 hours tour ,she finished our tour in an hour . I was seriously embarrassed ,because I booked this tour for our whole group of 6 people and we came all the way from Poland .
Pioneer291765, Jun 2019
Interesting and entertaining - examined the thesis that Bamboola lies at the heart of all popular music from early 1900s to the present day. We enjoyed it very much and learned a few things.
Elizabeth S, Jan 2018
Tour guide was very knowledgeable. The weather was cold, damp and windy but we all made the most of it.
Sara W, Nov 2016
A great tour guide was very knowledgeable about the music world and culture. We really enjoyed ourselves in New Orleans and this tour was just icing on the cake.
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