The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour | 2 hours 30 minutes

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The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour
2 Adults x $204.77
$409.54
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$409.54

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off

Overview

Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to the top-notch bands in the city’s best bars. The city’s known as the Birthplace of Jazz, and the musical scene is very much alive and well in New Orleans! Join your favorite local for this New Orleans jazz tour to hear all about the past and present of this iconic musical city, from the park known as the Ground Zero of Jazz through to the contemporary clubs. In a city packed with places to listen to music, what could be better than having a local host by your side to help you steer clear of the tourist traps and seek out the authentic, hidden gems? See where it all began – at the Congo Square area of what’s now Louis Armstrong Park, where musical styles mingled as slaves, and free people of color gathered on their days off. Seek out further influences as you learn about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen.

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Itinerary

  • Congo Square

    Stand in the place where the real roots of jazz lie as you visit Louis Armstrong Park near the famous Congo Square

    15 minutes

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    Here in the streets the common theme is Voodoo! Find out more about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen

    15 minutes

  • Louis Armstrong Park

    Near our starting location, The Louis Armstrong Park, you can find the iconic Rampart Street. There are several hidden gems on this road and one of them is a regular-looking laundromat that was once a recording studio for household-name stars

    15 minutes

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    See the former home of Tennessee Williams, the legendary playwright and devoted music fan

    15 minutes

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    A few blocks away from this spectacular church is the St Pierre Hotel. Take a look inside the St Pierre Hotel to see the musical heritage in what was the world’s first jazz museum.

    15 minutes

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    In the near area of Place de Henriette Delille we will visit the Preservation Hall. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 50+ local master practitioners.

    15 minutes

  • Jackson Square

    Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history.

    15 minutes

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    Close by this historical and well-known house in New Orleans is Palm Court Jazz Cafe the place to be. Stop by at the Palm Court Jazz Café, one of the city’s finest music venues

    15 minutes

  • Frenchmen Street

    Just before we enter Frenchmen Street there is one stop we must make. Find out where to find the fascinating collections inside the Louisiana Jazz Museum

    15 minutes

  • Frenchmen Street

    As our final stop we are visiting Frenchmen Street. Stroll down the iconic Frenchman Street, taking tips on the best music venues and how to make the most of them. Browse the shelves of the Louisiana Music Factory, packed with albums from across the ages

    15 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Learn about the birthplace of jazz!!

Published on Apr, 2024

Holley has amazing knowledge of the city, which she enthusiastically shares. Her love of music truly comes thru. Not only was the tour fabulous, we got many great tips of where to go for the best music and the best food. We highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about jazz and the city.

Entertaining and informative tour by a resident Musician

Published on Aug, 2023

Incredible. Holley, our guide was entertaining and knowledgeable. I’ve been to NOLA before but learned so much about the history of Jazz and the city in general on this tour. (And if you’re really fortunate perhaps Holley will sing you a couple of her own tunes. She’s extremely talented) It’s an easy 2 to 2.5hr walk. We tour the sites close to Armstrong Park. I am happy to recommend this tour if you are interested in the history of Jazz Music

Love a Tour by a Teacher

Published on Feb, 2022

Hollie was so knowledgeable about the history of the city's music. Anyone can swing by the Jazz Museum for the basics, but she took us into hidden gems (hotels, laundromats, etc.) that all had key pieces of jazz history (we got to touch an actual Louis Armstrong horn!). It was a fabulous and informative tour.

An essential

Published on Jul, 2021

The tour was fantastic. An absolute essential if you come to New Orleans to learn about its rich music history. The tour guide we had (Hollie) was very experienced both in knowledge of the history but also was skilled in her art of singing. This tour was fantastic and would recommend.

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