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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.

End Point

End point

The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Congo Square
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
Duration: 20 mins
2. Louis Armstrong Park
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
Duration: 25 mins
3. Basin St. Station
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".
Duration: 15 mins
4. Storyville District
Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
Duration: 15 mins
5. May Baily's Place
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Bourbon Street
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!
Duration: 15 mins
7. Preservation Hall
End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Local guide

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Supplied by NOLA Historic Tours

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