New Orleans Music Walking Tour
Overview
Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs.
Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours.
Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton.
Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.
What's Included
- Local guide
Meeting Location
740 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
726 Saint Peter
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall
What To Expect
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Congo Square
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Louis Armstrong Park
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basin St. Station
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Storyville District
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
May Baily's Place
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bourbon Street
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Preservation Hall
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
- Operated by a business
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Activity code: C-289336P6
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