New Orleans Jazz Tour: Exploring Armstrong Park
4.6
16 Ratings
New Orleans
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of New Orleans jazz on this engaging tour. Explore Armstrong Park, discover the origins of jazz, and experience the best of the city's music scene.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Louis Armstrong Park - Join your guide on a tour of this fascinating park celebrating all things Jazz! Along the way, you’ll learn about its name-sake and how he helped craft the sounds of jazz, see a variety of sculptures, monuments, and historic buildings, and possibly even hear some live jazz played by one of New Orleans’ famous street musicians or local musical groups.
- Congo Square - A park within a park, Congo Square, is incredibly historically significant to both African American history and to jazz music. Your guide will fill you in on how this Square came to be and all of the incredible music that we can appreciate today because of the men and women who gathered here.
- The Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts - This is the hub of all things performing arts in New Orleans - from ballet to opera to touring Broadway shows. As you pass by, your guide will fill you in on Mahalia Jackson’s illustrious gospel career and the building’s history (especially after Hurricane Katrina).
What's Included
- Local guide
- Includes 1 beer, wine, or cocktail
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drink
- Souvenirs or personal shopping
Additional Information
Embark on this unique tour of New Orleans music scene! We named Armstrong Park in honor of one of the world’s top jazz performers and a true icon of New Orleans, Louis Armstrong. Learn about how jazz was born through the rich cultural diversity of a single city, blending West African and Caribbean sounds with European music – resulting in this distinct American musical style. But that’s not all! Your local tour guide will animate jazz history, choosing a meticulously planned route to experience the city’s thriving music scene at its best. You might pass by the enduring Preservation Hall and the historic French Market or visit the infamous Frenchman Street, home to the city’s most dynamic live music venues. You can even enjoy a complimentary drink on us! Regardless of your musical tastes, you’re sure to finish this tour with a renewed recognition for American music, famous New Orleans personas, and the musical genius of jazz.
Location
701 N Rampart St
North Rampart Street
Your tour will meet at the entrance to Louis Armstrong Park, under the archway - 701 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(16 Ratings)
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Funforever066
Feb 16, 2024
Jazz Tour After Dark - Valerie was very enjoyable,informative,etc....we did a lot of walking, visiting clubs, neighborhoods, restaurants and stores I never knew existed or heard any publicity about, and I was online 3 weeks before my trip, doing research on the French Quarter. Our small group of 3 had an awesome time!
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Tina5280
Jan 22, 2024
Amazing tour! - As soon as I knew I was going to New Orleans, I knew I wanted to take a Jazz tour. I am so happy that I found this tour - it was amazing! The guide Cayge was fantastic - she was able to share so much information about jazz music, the heritage, and the local jazz scene without making it overly complex. Plus we got to go to two different locations to hear live music!! This is a must-do when in town!
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Jessief982
Jan 21, 2024
This is a must! - A phenomenal tour that includes the history of jazz, how it affects New Orleans, and we get to hear the magic and history along the way. So much love for this tour!
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Adamct6488hn
Jan 21, 2024
Take this Jazz Tour - Cayge was a fantastic guide and gave us all of the history of the Nola jazz scene. Her musical background made it easy for her to teach us about the intricacies of jazz music. The spots we visited for music and cocktails were great. We were seated immediately, despite both places having a decent crowd. An excellent experience and wonderful introduction to New Orleans.
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Kris_m
Dec 29, 2023
Sage made the history of... - Sage made the history of jazz interesting. We enjoyed a couple styles of jazz in the 2 clubs we visited. Well worth it!
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Debbie_l
Feb 5, 2023
Recommend the Tour - We had a wonderful time! Our guide was very knowledgeable and very passionate about Jazz. I would highly recommend the tour.
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Nomad23677907503
Dec 10, 2022
Stories from a Native Soul Singer! - Holley Bendtsen was Fabulous! Knowledgeable, but not overbearing! She had a vast knowledge of the history and the Music that evolved in NOLA, and she easily kept our interest. We would highly recommend her to y’all!
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193margom
Feb 19, 2024
Small group jazz tour - There were only four of us that made up the group, including the tour guide. The information and the sites to see along the way were fascinating. I would not have had the insights had I tried to do the tour on my own. Thank goodness for those who have grown up in the city and have vast knowledge of the past, present and future. It was a fun and factual tour. Didn't get to follow behind the jazz musicians that you see depicted in movies and on television.
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Margo_m
Feb 19, 2024
NOLA tour - Bill was a good guide. Learned a lot about the city and its residents. There was a lot to see and not enough time to I see it all
Such a wonderful city with so much history. I will be back.
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Karina_m
Jul 25, 2023
Not really worth the money - Our tour guide was very kind. We walked through Armstrong park and looked at all the statues. We walked down Frenchmen street and at the end stopped at a club that had an amazing band playing! This was the highlight. Honestly I don’t think the tour was worth it… just go down Frenchmen street and pop into some clubs:)
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