From US$25 per person
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4.1 / 5 from 24 reviews on Viator
- Group size
- Up to 14
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.1 / 5 · 24 reviews
About this tour
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.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair-accessible surfaces
- Wheelchair-accessible transport
- Stroller accessible
Meeting point: Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.
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Itinerary
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- 1
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.(20 min)
- 2
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!(25 min)
- 3
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".(15 min)
- 4
Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!(15 min)
- 5
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.(15 min)
- 6
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!(15 min)
- 7
End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!(15 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Included
- Local guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Meeting point
- Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street
- Contact
- The tour operator’s own details aren’t published. Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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