New Orleans Jazz Tour: Explore Music Evolution

Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of New Orleans Jazz on our guided tour. Explore the birthplace of Jazz, learn about its history, and discover the influential musicians who shaped this iconic genre.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Louis Armstrong Park - The tour will start at Louis Armstrong Park. The travelers will visit the first pioneers of Jazz monuements and the first dance halls where Jazz reign supreme. They will hear the stories of Jazz pioneers such as; Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Charles “Buddy” Bolden and others Jazz icons.
  • New Orleans Jazz Museum -…
What's Included
  • Licensed local tour guide
  • Expert-guided tour experience
  • Cultural ambassador of New Orleans
  • Lagniappe included - a special extra treat
What's Not Included
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Embark on our Jazz journey, escorted by local musicians, dancers, producers, and directors who are part of the artistic community in New Orleans. They are also Native residents, Oral Storytellers, Cultural Representatives, and Conservators of heritage.
Venture with us and witness the musical transformation in the city celebrated as ‘the cradle of Jazz.’…

Location
Louis Armstrong Park
North Rampart Street
Tour starts at the Louis Armstrong Park Arch
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(87 Ratings)
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124lamiaj
Jan 23, 2026
Wonderful experience for my whole family! - I booked this Jazz Walking Tour for me, my husband, and two kids ages 9 and 11 and it was a wonderful experience! Our guide, Harris Parsons, was delightful, knowledgeable, and tailored the experience to us. At the beginning of the tour, he asked if we had specific questions or things we'd want to focus on and then he made it happen. As he taught us about the history of jazz, he played examples of the artists for us and he added many anecdotal tips and trivia about the city and neighborhoods as we walked. I asked if he could give my kiddos a little bit of background knowledge so they could better understand what he was talking about and he really included them and their experiences in his information. It was phenomenal and easily one of the best parts of our trip. He even texted a follow up of more things to listen to and read, as well as a summary of the things we covered so we could remember. Book this tour and definitely ask for Mr. Parsons!
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Hj_h
Jan 10, 2026
A Great Experience! - Robin was our guide. Her historical knowledge of the city and music was extensive and her passion extraordinary. She was lovely, classy, and personable. Because she used music to highlight the different times and genres, that helped bring it all to life. We highly recommend this tour and Robin..
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717ummek
Dec 30, 2025
First-time visitors and jazz enthusiasts - This was an excellent and thoroughly enjoyable experience. The New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour offered a rich, engaging introduction to the city’s jazz heritage, thoughtfully connecting music, history, and place. The guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and conveyed a genuine passion for New Orleans culture, bringing the stories of early jazz musicians and neighborhoods vividly to life. The tour was well-paced and well-organized, with each stop adding meaningful context rather than feeling rushed or superficial. I especially appreciated how the guide situated jazz within the broader social and cultural history of New Orleans, which deepened my understanding of the music beyond well-known narratives. However, I would have appreciated more live music elements or deeper engagement with specific musicians or venues. Overall, this tour exceeded my expectations and provided a memorable, educational, and enjoyable way to experience the city. I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in jazz, local history, or New Orleans culture more broadly.
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Lightpacker273540
Dec 29, 2025
Jazz Walking Tour - Our guide Robin is really knowledgeable about Jazz and New Orleans. I learned a lot from her. It was great that she played pre-recorded pieces of jazz music from her speaker while she introduced us to several Jazz pioneers such as Sidney Bechet. We visited Hotel St. Pierre — Jazz Museum and Robin also showed us around part of the French Quarter. She made this a pleasant and a great learning experience for all of our family.
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Miguelgy3937li
Dec 18, 2025
Fantastic tour - Awesome tour. Well explained, engaging, and never boring. The stories were interesting and gave great context about the city and its music. The guide was very friendly passionate, and full of knowledge. Definitely recommend it
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A217dpjamesm
Dec 8, 2025
Highlight Of Our Trip!!! - Harris is the best Tour Guide in all of New Orleans!!!! If you’re reading this review drop everything a book him right now! Rain or shine he is committed to teaching you about the history of Jazz and New Orleans. He will forever be a core memory in our trip and part of our family ❤️. - Jimmy + Justina
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Jenn
Dec 5, 2025
Jazz History Tour - Terrific tour! We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Harris. He is a very knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. A great way to learn a bit of the city’s history.
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Stanley_m
Nov 10, 2025
This was an interesting... - This was an interesting tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city. He included a lot of anecdotal information that made it even more interesting.
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Ayannah_a
Nov 5, 2025
A Must-Do Tour for Jazz Lovers! - We had an amazing experience on the jazz walking tour! Harris was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He brought the rich history of New Orleans jazz to life with fascinating stories and insights. You could tell he truly loves what he does, and that made the tour even more enjoyable. Highly recommend this tour!
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Sherpa154098
Nov 4, 2025
Amazing informative Tour Guide - - This was a fantastic tour ! Harris brought the history of Jazz and the vieux quartier together in a dynamic and enthralling fashion . He is a wonderful story teller and we thoroughly enjoyed the 2 hours we spent with him .
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From $35
up to 10 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).