Evening in New Orleans: Live Jazz Music Discovery Tour

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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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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

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

Important Information

  • 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

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