Get your discount tickets for the The Soul and Sound of New Orleans: Culture and Music Tour, save up to 12% !
Overview
Experience the heartbeat of New Orleans with 2nd Line Tours’ ultimate cultural journey, combining the Soul of New Orleans and The Sound of New Orleans: Music & Legends Tour into one unforgettable experience. Go beyond the typical sightseeing tour and discover the neighborhoods, stories, and rhythms that shaped one of the world’s most influential cities. Travel through historic areas like Tremé, Central City, the Garden District, Back O’ Town, and the Lower Ninth Ward while exploring African, Creole, and Indigenous influences, civil rights history, Hurricane Katrina, and traditions that keep New Orleans culture alive. Discover how the city’s history created its legendary sound — from Congo Square to jazz, rhythm & blues, rock ’n’ roll influences, brass bands, bounce, and hip-hop. Visit landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn and hear stories of musicians, entertainers, and cultural figures who carried New Orleans’ influence worldwide.
Language Offered
English-GUIDE
Itinerary
1. Studio Be
2. Hollygrove
3. Congo Square
4. Treme
5. Garden District
6. Uptown
7. New Orleans
8. Lower 9th Ward
Inclusion
Local bar stop experience (drinks available for purchase)
Learn the roots of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Bounce, and Hip-Hop
Professional New Orleans storyteller/guide
Price covers the entire tour
Celebrity landmarks, music video locations, and local stories
Visit the historic Dew Drop Inn — legendary music landmark
Explore neighborhoods that shaped New Orleans music culture
Exclusion
Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase during bar stop) ✕ Food and drinks
Cancellation Policy
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
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews
5.0
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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