Experience the vibrant nightlife of New Orleans on a jazz tour. Immerse yourself in the origins and culture of jazz, visit historic clubs, and enjoy live performances by local musicians.
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Louis Armstrong Park - Our music tour of New Orleans begins just outside the French Quarter at the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood. Within the park, we will talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself.
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The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts - We will pass by the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts located in Louis Armstrong Park in New Orleans, Louisiana. It was named after gospel singer Mahalia Jackson, who was born in New Orleans.
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French Quarter - From here, we will head into the Vieux Carre, or the French Quarter, and you’ll hear about the origins and culture of jazz while making your way through the oldest neighborhood in NOLA, all while seeing some notable historic sites. Your guide will have chosen a special route for you that evening- to ensure the best music is heard.
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Bourbon Street - Along one possible route, we’ll share the history of Bourbon Street and the residential and commercial places where blues and jazz collaborators came to make incredible music. We may even catch a busker performing at the historic French Market!
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Frenchmen Street - Or your guide may chose to head to the famous Frenchmen Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Whatever path is taken, you’ll find yourself at a great Jazz/Music Spot, and your guide will take you inside to listen and enjoy the local scene.
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French Quarter - Either way, by being with a local, you’ll learn all about the neighborhood, how to make the most of your time here, and the music culture and how it operates in the Clubs and venues. And to top it off, you will receive a drink on us at one of the stops and you’re very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them.
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Preservation Hall - Passing by the historic music venue Preservation Hall in the French Quarter working to protect, preserve and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz.
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Congo Square - We’ll 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 gather and socialize. You’ll hear about jazz’s origins, resulting from a rich mix of cultures in a single city, which combined West African and Caribbean sounds with European musical influences – giving us this uniquely American artform.
- Tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Visit Louis Armstrong Park and discover historical origins of jazz
- Enjoy some Live Music with a beverage (either alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- Friendly Local English-speaking music lover and a guide
- Additional drinks, food
- Tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians
The nightlife of New Orleans is unparalleled due to its exciting music circuit. The city offers an abundance of live music, spanning authentic dixieland, big brass, and numerous other jazz styles, originating from the birthplace of this coolest music genre. Our journey will take you to a 19th-century neighborhood renowned for top-tier music and bars. We will enjoy a couple of beers at some of our preferred local hangouts and invite you to appreciate the skills of some of the city’s prime local musicians. An evening in ‘The Big Easy’ is truly an unmatched experience.
- Travelers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
