Discover New Orleans’ rich heritage and jazz tradition on a guided tour and check out some of the best jazz clubs and bars in town. Enjoy a beer as you take in live performances from local musicians.

 

EXPERIENCE:

Experience New Orleans’ rich jazz history on a guided walking tour through the French Quarter and discover the origins of a uniquely American art form. Visit popular and historic jazz clubs and enjoy some live jazz performances from top local musicians.

After meeting your guide, explore the area originally known as Congo Square, one of the first locations in the city where enslaved people and free people of color were allowed to socialize. Learn first about the historical origins of jazz and chat about one of the jazz greats, Louis Armstrong himself.

Head into the Vieux Carre, or the French Quarter, and follow your guide through this iconic neighborhood. Discover Bourbon Street, where you might catch a busker performing at the French Market. Get a local’s perspective on how to make the most of your time in the city and where the best bars and clubs are.

Finish your tour at a top jazz club where you can sit and relax as you take in a live performance. Sip on your cocktail and enjoy the live sounds from local performers. Keep on the lookout for impromptu street performances during your adventure, which always make the night special.

 

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS:

Learn about the origins of jazz and the contemporary jazz scene in New Orleans
Fall in love with the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park, and Bourbon Street
Sip on a drink while soaking up the ambiance in a Jazz club with live music
Get an exclusive glimpse into the culture and operations of live music venues
Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator

 

 

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