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Embark on a journey through the sounds that shaped New Orleans and influenced music around the world. This experience blends the city’s rich cultural roots with the evolution of jazz, rhythm & blues, brass bands, bounce music, and modern New Orleans rap culture.
Cruise through legendary neighborhoods like Back-O-Town, Central City, Hollygrove, and Rampart Street while exploring the stories, artists, and cultural movements that helped define the city’s unique sound.
Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn, learn how early New Orleans music evolved into global influence, and experience the energy of second lines, bounce culture, celebrity hotspots, and music video locations along the way.
From the birthplace of jazz to the modern beats of New Orleans culture, this tour connects the past and present through music, storytelling, and the real rhythm of the city.
Join 2nd Line Tours and experience the Sound of New Orleans — From Congo Square to That Beat
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please arrive 30 minutes before the start of the tour
Itinerary
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(Pass by)
Travel through one of New Orleans’ most influential cultural neighborhoods, known for its deep connections to music, second lines, Mardi Gras Indians, and legendary entertainers who called this area home.
Admission ticket free -
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Visit the legendary Dew Drop Inn, a historic music landmark that welcomed some of the biggest names in rhythm & blues and rock ’n’ roll and helped shape the sound of American music.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Treme (Pass by)
Experience America’s oldest Black neighborhood and explore its powerful influence on jazz, brass bands, second line traditions, and New Orleans culture.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
Explore the neighborhood connected to New Orleans’ modern music legacy and artists who carried the city’s sound onto a global stage.
Admission ticket free -
2New Orleans
See neighborhoods, landmarks, and locations connected to New Orleans icons across jazz, bounce, hip-hop, gospel, R&B, sports, and entertainment while hearing the stories behind their rise. Enjoy a short stop at a local New Orleans bar where guests can purchase drinks and experience the laid-back neighborhood atmosphere that keeps the city’s culture alive.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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