(800) 814 COOL Questions? Call Us Now!

New Orleans Music Tour

50 Reviews 4.46 out of 5 stars Based on 50 reviews collected by Cool Havana and TripAdvisor |
Badge of Excellence Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
New Orleans, USA

Loading Options
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Instant confirmation

Overview

Although New Orleans is heavily associated with Jazz, this tour will show how every form of American popular music is informed by New Orleans. As the outgrageous New Orleans R&B legend Ernie K-Doe said: “I'm not sure, but I'm almost positive, all music came from New Orleans.”

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    North Rampart Street
    New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    Show on Google Maps

    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Saint Peter
    New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

    The legendary Preservation Hall at 726 St. Peter Street where people will be already lining up for the 5 PM show.

    Options & Pricing

    Start Time • Daily 2:00 PM

    What To Expect

    Louis Armstrong Park

    Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, the only place in North American where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed.  Congo Square is considered the wellspring of all New Orleans music and, consequently, so much of worldwide popular song. It is also the site of the first New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival in 1970.From Armstrong Park, view the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios which created the “New Orleans Sound” with such New Orleanians as Professor Longhair, Dave Bartholomew, Fats Domino, Guitar Slim, Shirley & Lee, Lloyd Price, Ernie K-Doe, Allen Toussaint, Clarence “Frogman” Henry & visitors including Little Richard, Ray Charles, & Jerry Lee Lewis.   J & M Studios is the true birthplace of rock ’n roll.
    Read more

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

    From outside St. Louis Cemetery #1, see the New Orleans Musicians Tomb, the use of which was donated by the musical dynasty Barbarin Family for free burial to musicians. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004.  The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of Historic New Orleans Tours.
    Read more

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Basin St. Station

    You will visit Basin Street Station and stroll down Basin Street where you’ll see the remains of Storyville (including Frank Early’s “My Place” Saloon where “Pretty Baby” was written), fabled turn-of-the-century red light district whose parlors presented the likes of King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and many more during the early days of jazz.
    Read more

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    May Baily's Place

    Then stroll through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the site of the Old French Opera House ending with the legendary Preservation Hall, a place which represents the past, present, and future of New Orleans music.
    Read more

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Preservation Hall

    Then stroll through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the site of the Old French Opera House ending with the legendary Preservation Hall, a place which represents the past, present, and future of New Orleans music.Learn the origins of New Orleans Bounce Music and check out the world’s greatest street musicians who are carrying the flame to this very day.
    Read more

    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Show 3 more stops

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

    (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans 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). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Still have questions?

    We’re here to help.
    Call (800) 814 COOL to speak with a Destination Specialist

    Activity code: C-6830P10

    Traveler Photos

    Reviews

    4.46
    50 reviews

    Average 4.46 out of 5 stars based on 50 traveler reviews collected by Cool Havana and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

    5 stars
    38
    4 stars
    6
    3 stars
    1
    2 stars
    1
    1 star
    4

    Loading Options
    Don't miss out!
    On average, this is booked 11 (1) days in advance.

    Similar Tours & Activities

    Private New Orleans Food Tour of the French Quarter
    Likely to Sell Out

    Private New Orleans Food Tour of the French Quarter

     3 hours  Free Cancellation
    from
    $85

    Louisiana of the Creoles: Visit to the French Quarter (French)
    Likely to Sell Out

    Louisiana of the Creoles: Visit to the French Quarter (French)

     2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $35

    New Orleans Jazz Tour: History & Live Jazz

    New Orleans Jazz Tour: History & Live Jazz

     2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $60.56

    New Orleans Jingle Bells, Booze, History, Paranormal and Voodoo Walking Tour

    New Orleans Jingle Bells, Booze, History, Paranormal and Voodoo Walking Tour

    New To The Site!
     1 to 2 hours  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $55

    Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

    New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise
    Likely to Sell Out

    New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise

     2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $43.50

    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
    Likely to Sell Out

    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

     2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $47

    New Orleans Original Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire, and More Tour

    New Orleans Original Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire, and More Tour

     1 hour 45 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $32.99

    Three Hour City Tour of New Orleans

    Three Hour City Tour of New Orleans

     3 hours  Hotel pickup offered  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
    from
    $45

    What's Included

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Tour Guide

    Additional Info

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • 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 20 travelers

    Report Product Issue

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Cancellation Policy

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Free cancellation
    100% refund
    No refund

    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.

    Sorting, ranking, and search results

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

    Cool Havana wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

    On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

    If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool Havana over a 12-month period.

    The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.