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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
Meeting and pickup
Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.
The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall
Itinerary
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1Congo Square
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Louis Armstrong Park
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
25 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Basin St. Station
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5May Baily's Place
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Bourbon Street
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Preservation Hall
End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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
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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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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 good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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