New Orleans: Evening Jazz Discovery Tour with a Local Guide Shared Group Tour

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ID: GYG160157-O-240533
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Country: United States

Duration: 02:30 hours


Description

Hear about the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. Visit a few favorite local clubs, enjoy a beer and discover the talents of the best local musicians.
This music tour of New Orleans begins just outside the French Quarter at the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood. Within the park, your guide and group will talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself. 
From here, you'll make your way to the popular Marigny neighborhood, named after the nobleman and good-time guy of the same name. Updated for modern thirsts, Marigny is a hip nightlife area that appeals to New Orleanians and visitors alike. Your guide will lead the way, either on foot or by streetcar, making sure to point out a few popular local music and nightlife haunts along the way. 

Soon you will arrive at the famous Frenchmen Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Your guide will take you inside some of his/her favorites. Being with a local, you’ll have access to the best options, depending on the day of the week, time of day, and band schedules. And to top it off, you will receive a free beer at one of the stops and you’re very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them. 
In New Orleans, there’s always the opportunity for an element of surprise. Be on the lookout for impromptu street performances, which always make the night special. And if the timing and mood is right, you’ll get behind the scenes with one of the bands in between sets. 

In addition to getting your groove on and enjoying the sights and sounds of Frenchmen Street, your tour will end at the nightly art market. This is another lively spot where the city’s artists show off their best work, from handmade sculptures to local photography. If at the end of the tour you're still craving more, your guide will point out other great locations in the area for dinner, drinks, and of course, more great music!

Highlights

  • Discover the origins of jazz in New Orleans as you take a scenic stroll around the beautiful Louis Armstrong park
  • Check out Frenchmen Street’s most happening music venues and the local nightly art market
  • Follow your guide to his/her favorite watering holes frequented by locals in the Marigny neighborhood
  • Explore off the beaten track and discover some lesser-known neighborhoods in New Orleans
  • Choose between a shared group or private tour

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• Those under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour
• You will be in a small group of a maximum of 7 people
• This is a walking tour that will cover approximately 14 blocks (or about 1.5 miles) on foot.
• As of August 16, 2021, all guests will be required to show proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test results in order to join their tour, as ordered by the City of New Orleans
• As of January 12, 2022, the City of New Orleans has reinstated the indoor mask mandate for everyone ages 2 and older. For more information on this mandate, please visit ready.nola.gov/restrictions
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Louis Armstrong Park (Entrance to the park, under archway), 701 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116
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When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.