Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with the legendary Preservation Hall. Visit the site of the Old French Opera House and stroll through the Tango Belt and May Bailey’s before arriving at the Treme section. Stroll through the Tango Belt to the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1, the use of which was donated by the musical dynasty Barbarin Family for free burial to musicians. From the cemetery you will check out the remains of Storyville (including Frank Early’s Saloon where “Pretty Baby” was written), turn-of-the-century red light district whose parlors presented King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and more during the time when jazz was born. From Storyville, venture into Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the only place in North American where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed.
Posted By : Jill_E
Our tour was cancelled due to the guide being sick. We were told we would be receiving g a refund, but 3 months later, we have not been refunded yet.
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Posted On : 2024-03-27 15:29:26 
Posted By : Karen_B
Dave was a very experienced and passionate host. We enjoyed what turned out to be a private tour for the two of us. Our eyes were opened to the history and culture of New Orleans through it's music from Roots to present day. Politics, religion and even architecture were woven into the fabric of the story. Great job Dave! It was so nice to meet and talk with you!
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Posted On : 2024-02-25 19:29:26
Posted By : Mandy_S
It was definitely an amazing experience and our guide, David was so enthusiastic, energetic, and knowledgeable. Our only disappointment was that the tour was not as described with the many stopping points. We stayed in Louis Armstrong park the entire time. The two hours did feel like ten minutes and we are still very happy we did the tour. I just wish they would update the listing.
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Posted On : 2024-02-25 17:40:01
Posted By : Ruth_K
Our tour guide was so lively & informative! It was cold & rainy but still had a great time. Learned not only about music but history of the area as well.
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Posted On : 2024-01-03 10:19:38
Posted By : Craig_L
Our tour guide David was one of the most knowledgeable people I have ever met when it comes to music history.
If you want to really learn the origins of jazz and truly how music connects to everything culturally & historically in New Orleans, this tour is a must.
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Posted On : 2023-05-03 00:49:33
Posted By : Sergey_B
Thanks to David, a fantastic guide! Fun, artistic, engaging and catering to our needs as a very diverse group.
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Posted On : 2023-02-19 10:11:43
Posted By : Allen_W
We had a great tour with David. His passion for New Orleans and music was worth the price of admission alone. We really enjoyed leaning about what makes this city so unique.
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Posted On : 2022-11-15 07:19:05
Posted By : Anna_R
David the host of the tour was so knowledgeable and quite the storyteller. Thoroughly enjoyed. Would highly recommend
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Posted On : 2022-10-05 12:29:02
Posted By : Dewyman_B
We were extreme please with the knowledge of our guide (pictures). Extremely informative. Provided music and cultural history. We always take at least 1 Viator tour when visiting New Orleans.
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Posted On : 2022-05-09 12:26:13
Posted By : Abby_C
We learned a lot about New Orleans history and the history of Treme and Congo Square that we would missed if not for this tour. Excellent guide!
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Posted On : 2022-02-01 11:04:57
