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The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour
(4) Reviews
French Quarter
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to the top-notch bands in the city’s best bars. The city’s known as the Birthplace of Jazz, and the musical scene is very much alive and well in New Orleans!
Join your favorite local for this New Orleans jazz tour to hear all about the past and present of this iconic musical city, from the park known as the Ground Zero of Jazz through to the contemporary clubs. In a city packed with places to listen to music, what could be better than having a local host by your side to help you steer clear of the tourist traps and seek out the authentic, hidden gems?
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Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Private Tour
Local Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting Points
Departure
Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel
Return
Frenchmen Street
Itinerary
1
Congo Square
Stand in the place where the real roots of jazz lie as you visit Louis Armstrong Park near the famous Congo Square
15 minutes
2
Saint Ann Street
Here in the streets the common theme is Voodoo! Find out more about Creole culture at the Home of the Voodoo Queen
15 minutes
3
Louis Armstrong Park
Near our starting location, The Louis Armstrong Park, you can find the iconic Rampart Street. There are several hidden gems on this road and one of them is a regular-looking laundromat that was once a recording studio for household-name stars
15 minutes
4
Tennessee Williams’ House
See the former home of Tennessee Williams, the legendary playwright and devoted music fan
15 minutes
5
St. Mark's United Methodist Church
A few blocks away from this spectacular church is the St Pierre Hotel. Take a look inside the St Pierre Hotel to see the musical heritage in what was the world’s first jazz museum.
15 minutes
6
Place de Henriette Delille
In the near area of Place de Henriette Delille we will visit the Preservation Hall. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 50+ local master practitioners.
15 minutes
7
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana. It was declared a National Historic Landmark in 1960, for its central role in the city's history.
15 minutes
8
La Maison Perrilliat
Close by this historical and well-known house in New Orleans is Palm Court Jazz Cafe the place to be. Stop by at the Palm Court Jazz Café, one of the city’s finest music venues
15 minutes
9
Frenchmen Street
Just before we enter Frenchmen Street there is one stop we must make. Find out where to find the fascinating collections inside the Louisiana Jazz Museum
15 minutes
10
Frenchmen Street
As our final stop we are visiting Frenchmen Street. Stroll down the iconic Frenchman Street, taking tips on the best music venues and how to make the most of them. Browse the shelves of the Louisiana Music Factory, packed with albums from across the ages
The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour
(4) Reviews
French Quarter
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Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to the top-notch bands in the city’s best bars. The city’s known as the Birthplace of Jazz, and the musical scene is very much alive and well in New Orleans!
Join your favorite local for this New Orleans jazz tour to hear all about the past and present of this iconic musical city, from the park known as the Ground Zero of Jazz through to the contemporary clubs. In a city packed with places to listen to music, what could be better than having a local host by your side to help you steer clear of the tourist traps and seek out the authentic, hidden gems?
