New Orleans is perhaps the world's richest, most vibrant, and influential musical city. Explore it on this walking tour that winds through Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the Tango Belt, and ends at Preservation Hall. Learn about the West African music that started it all, the real birthplace of rock n' roll, and Storyville, a fabled red light district. Includes stops at J&M Studios, the French Opera House, and more.
- See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb
- Visit J&M Studios, the true birthplace of rock n’ roll
- Learn about the original West African religious musical traditions played in Congo Square
- – Walk through the Tango Belt, the French Opera House, and Preservation Hall
What To Expect
Congo Square
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Louis Armstrong Park
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Basin St. Station
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song “Basin Street Blues”.
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!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
May Baily’s Place
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bourbon Street
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans’ most famous street!
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!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
Max group – 14
