Evening in New Orleans: Live Jazz Music Discovery Tour

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Activity provider:Intrepid Urban Adventures
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Evening in New Orleans: Live Jazz Music Discovery Tour
Activity provider:Intrepid Urban Adventures
4.6  / 560 reviews

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.

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Duration 2.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Private group available

The Original experience

Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    Louis Armstrong Park

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    Louis Armstrong Park

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

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    Congo Square

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (15 minutes)

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    French Quarter

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (10 minutes)

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    Bourbon Street

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

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    Frenchmen Street, New Orleans

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (30 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    French Quarter

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Learn about the origins of jazz and the contemporary jazz scene in New Orleans
  • Explore the French Quarter, Louis Armstrong Park, and Bourbon Street
  • Enjoy a drink while listening to the talents of some of the city’s top musicians
  • Gain an expert insight into the culture and operations of live music venues
  • Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator

Full description

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.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Walking tour
  • 1 drink
  • Entrance ticket to see a live jazz performance
  • Additional drinks (available for purchase)
  • Food
  • Tips for your guide and the musicians

Not suitable for

  • People under 21 years

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Participants

Date

Meeting point

Meet at the entrance to Louis Armstrong Park, underneath the archway.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Passport or ID card
  • Comfortable shoes

Know before you go

  • This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp-certified company committed to using travel as a force for good. This Certification measures a company’s social and environmental impacts and responsible tourism practices
  • This is a walking tour that will cover approximately 14 blocks (or about 1.5 miles) on foot
  • Participants under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 60 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Service
    4.8/5
  • Organization
    4.5/5

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GetYourGuide traveler March 20, 2022  – Verified booking
I took the New Orleans: Evening Jazz Discovery Tour. Harris Parson, our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about New Orleans and its Jazz history. He is very skillful in communicating his knowledge and passion. I am grateful I took this tour. Probably the best tour I took during my stay in New Orleans.
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David May 11, 2019  – Verified booking
Renee was a very friendly, informative, and interesting guide. We learned a lot about early jazz performers that we did not know and the walk through the french quarter and the stops along the way was quite pleasant. I guess it wasn't Renee's fault that the clubs where we stopped and listened to music were clubs we had visited on a previous trip. But that notwithstanding I would recommend this trip to anyone who appreciates the music of New Orleans.
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Maru – United StatesJune 16, 2024  – Verified booking
Valerie is the best tour lady we ever had!, she has so much knowledge about the history of beautiful New Orleans ;, She makes you feel welcome since you met her and explained everything so well and interesting that you don’t want the tour to end 😃. I really recommend Valerie if you wants to know more about or learn about live Jazz Music and its roots.
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