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The Soul and Sound of New Orleans: Culture and Music Tour

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3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the heartbeat of New Orleans with 2nd Line Tours’ ultimate cultural journey, combining the Soul of New Orleans and The Sound of New Orleans: Music & Legends Tour into one unforgettable experience.

Go beyond the typical sightseeing tour and discover the neighborhoods, stories, and rhythms that shaped one of the world’s most influential cities. Travel through historic areas like Tremé, Central City, the Garden District, Back O’ Town, and the Lower Ninth Ward while exploring African, Creole, and Indigenous influences, civil rights history, Hurricane Katrina, and traditions that keep New Orleans culture alive.

Discover how the city’s history created its legendary sound — from Congo Square to jazz, rhythm & blues, rock ’n’ roll influences, brass bands, bounce, and hip-hop. Visit landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn and hear stories of musicians, entertainers, and cultural figures who carried New Orleans’ influence worldwide.

What's Included

  • Local bar stop experience (drinks available for purchase)
  • Learn the roots of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Bounce, and Hip-Hop
  • Price covers the entire tour
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase during bar stop) ✕ Food and drinks
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414 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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What To Expect

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Studio Be (pass by)

Studio Be is a cultural destination in New Orleans. A product of alchemy, a space for artists and the things they create. A space for the local community and the culture that comes from it , and a welcomed space for visitors across the globe - a place all those voices go to sharpen their critical voice and imagine a future that benefits us all.
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Hollygrove (pass by)

Explore the neighborhood connected to New Orleans’ modern music legacy and artists who carried the city’s sound onto a global stage.
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Congo Square (pass by)

The Birth place of Jazz
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Treme (pass by)

Experience America’s oldest Black neighborhood and explore its powerful influence on jazz, brass bands, second line traditions, and New Orleans culture. Oldest African American neighborhood
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Garden District (pass by)

Neighborhoods of famous celebrities
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Uptown

Legendary Gladys Bar, the birthplace of Cash money Records and the iconic Dew drop inn a place that played a significant role in a rock ‘n’ roll genre during segregation.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans (pass by)

See neighborhoods, landmarks, and locations connected to New Orleans icons across jazz, bounce, hip-hop, gospel, R&B, and entertainment while hearing the stories behind their rise.
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Lower 9th Ward (pass by)

See the aftermath of neighborhood was devastated during hurricane Katrina.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the The Soul and Sound of New Orleans: Culture and Music Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Local bar stop experience (drinks available for purchase)
  • Learn the roots of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Bounce, and Hip-Hop
  • Price covers the entire tour
  • Celebrity landmarks, music video locations, and local stories
  • Visit the historic Dew Drop Inn — legendary music landmark
  • Explore neighborhoods that shaped New Orleans music culture
  • Professional New Orleans storyteller/guide
  • Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase during bar stop) ✕ Food and drinks

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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