About this experience
Discover where jazz was born, explore the neighborhoods that shaped it, and experience New Orleans' best live music with a local expert.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
What is included
- Discover local favorites beyond the typical tourist trail
- Get insider recommendations to continue your night like a local
- Enjoy a complimentary drink at an authentic local music venue
- Learn how jazz was born in historic Congo Square and Tremé
- Support local musicians and venues with every booking
- Experience live music chosen for the night's standout performances
- Follow a passionate local expert through New Orleans' music history
Not included
- Additional drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians
Itinerary and highlights
Step into the birthplace of jazz at Louis Armstrong Park, where the story of New Orleans music begins. Explore the historic Tremé neighborhood and discover how the rhythms, traditions, and cultures that came together here helped shape one of the world's most influential art forms
Stand in legendary Congo Square, where enslaved people and free people of color gathered to share music, dance, and traditions. Hear how these powerful cultural exchanges helped lay the foundations for jazz and shaped the sound of New Orleans.
Explore the historic French Quarter with a local music expert and uncover the people, places, and stories behind New Orleans' musical legacy. Along the way, discover hidden corners and local insights that bring the city's jazz heritage to life.
Go beyond the party scene to discover the musicians, venues, and musical collaborations that helped shape New Orleans' sound. Keep an eye out for spontaneous street performances that make every night in the city unique.
Your evening may lead to Frenchmen Street, New Orleans' legendary live music district. Rather than following a fixed route, your guide chooses the night's music stop based on where the most exciting performances are happening, making every tour a little different.
Settle in with a complimentary drink and experience live music selected by your guide for the night's standout performance. Whether it's a beloved local institution or an unexpected hidden gem, this is your chance to experience New Orleans' living music culture like a local.
Meeting and pickup information
- Louis Armstrong Park (Entrance to the park, under archway), 701 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Intrepid Urban Adventures - USA
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How much walking is involved? This walking tour covers approximately 1.5 miles (2.4 km) through Tremé, Congo Square, and the French Quarter. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Is this tour suitable for children? Participants must be 21 years or older due to venue requirements and the inclusion of an alcoholic beverage. Valid photo ID may be required.
- Will we hear live jazz music? Yes. The tour includes visits to authentic local music venues where you can enjoy live performances by talented New Orleans musicians. Venues and performers may vary.
- Do I need to know jazz to enjoy this tour? Not at all. Whether you're a jazz enthusiast or simply curious about New Orleans culture, your guide will bring the city's music, history, and neighborhoods to life in an engaging and accessible way.
- By joining this tour, you will be helping to contribute to the livelihoods of local musicians in the jazz clubs we visit, allowing them to earn a decent wage and continue doing what they love to do.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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