The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour

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Walk between the clubs of Frenchman Street — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Trace the jazz roots at Louis Armstrong Park — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Withlocals

Ages: Adults (0–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private Tour
Included: Local Guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pick-up and drop off

Itinerary

Congo Square

15 min

Stand in the place where the real roots of jazz lie as you visit Louis Armstrong Park near the famous Congo Square
Stop 2

15 min

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

15 min

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
Stop 4

15 min

See the former home of Tennessee Williams, the legendary playwright and devoted music fan
Stop 5

15 min

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.
Stop 6

15 min

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.
Jackson Square

15 min

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.
Stop 8

15 min

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
Frenchmen Street

15 min

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
Frenchmen Street

15 min

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