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New Orleans Music Walking Tour

23 Reviews 4.26 out of 5 stars Based on 23 reviews collected by City Balloon Tours and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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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.

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    Meeting Location

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    740 North Rampart Street
    New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

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    End point

    726 Saint Peter
    New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall

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    Congo Square

    Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Louis Armstrong Park

    Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Basin St. Station

    Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Storyville District

    Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    May Baily's Place

    Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Bourbon Street

    Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Preservation Hall

    End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!
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    15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Music Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-289336P6

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

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