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New Orleans Music Heritage Tour
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New Orleans Music Heritage Tour

By New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour
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Take an audio-visual tour of New Orleans’ musical heritage, led by a local record man with decades of industry insight. Walk past renowned music venues and recording studios in the French Quarter, and visit the favorite haunts of jazz and blues legends such as James Booker, Fats Domino, and Louis Armstrong. Hear history come to life as you listen to original recordings via a portable Bluetooth speaker along the way.
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Ages 18-99, max of 28 per group
Duration: 2h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
  • Trace the evolution of jazz and blues on a musical tour of New Orleans
  • Visit famous recording studios and music venues in the French Quarter
  • Explore the city's African-American heritage in the Treme neighborhood
  • A music industry guide shares stories and plays clips on a portable speaker

  • 2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities

Make your way to the heart of New Orleans’ music scene on Frenchmen Street, and meet your guide, a industry pro with more than 20 years of music-making experience. Starting at the Louisiana Music Factory, stroll through the French Quarter’s most musical haunts. Hear how Allen Toussaint and Lee Dorsey recorded some of their best vinyl at Cosimo’s Sound studio, and pass J&M Studios, known as the home of rock ‘n’ roll. See Danny Parker’s childhood home, and stroll through Louis Armstrong Park in Treme, one of the first African-American neighborhoods in the US. Follow in the footsteps of countless fans as you stop at legendary music venues including the Royal Orleans Hotel, Place d’Armes, and Preservation Jazz Hall. Along the way, listen to clips from jazz, blues, and rock ’n' roll greats through a portable Bluetooth speaker and hear the stories behind the sound.

Start:
  • Louisiana Music Factory, 421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
    Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily
End:
  • 712 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
    Most days musicians are playing (busking in the street) where we end the tour, behind St. Louis Cathedral.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 18254P1

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s cancelled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it’s cancelled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travellers

  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Louisiana Music Factory
    421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
    Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily
    See address & details
  • 1
    Louisiana Music Factory
    Stop: 10 minutes
    See details
  • 2
    French Quarter
    Stop: 90 minutes
    See details
  • 3
    Preservation Hall
    Stop: 5 minutes
    See details
    Pass by
    Bourbon Street
  • 4
    Louis Armstrong Park
    Stop: 15 minutes
    See details
  • 5
    Congo Square
    Stop: 5 minutes
    See details
  • You'll end at
    712 Royal St
    712 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
    Most days musicians are playing (busking in the street) where we end the tour, behind St. Louis Cathedral.
    See address & details
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  • New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour
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    Joined in August 2015
  • KBGalveston
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun trip
    Fun and perfect for my husband and I. Lots of good info and back stories on NO fooderies. Keith was very knowledgeable on the food scene.
    Written 19 August 2021
  • SueR817
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Loved every minute of this tour
    We booked for the evening tour which was great given the heat during the day. Keith was a delightful and very knowledgeable leader who toured us through the French Quarter telling us stories of musicians and music styles. A bonus was Keith’s selection of music to play at key points as we walked. Very cool! We started and ended in Frenchman Street which was buzzing when we returned just after 8pm. We also picked up some info on gigs to check out while we are here. Thanks Keith and if we come back we’ll check out your food tour that you are looking at setting up.
    Written 26 September 2019
  • BBoB59
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Cool Stoll
    My son (21) and I (60) where due to take this tour with three other guys but they never showed up...hey ho. We had the coolest morning with Keith, a N’Awlins gentleman who gives the best introduction to blues, jazz and rock’n’roll, We covered ethnography, geograppghy and a little sociology to find out what makes New Orleans so cool. It was fabulous...both my son and I felt we could have walked around in Keith’s company all day. Thanks man, it was great.
    Written 25 June 2019
  • X9180FUcarolynm
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun!!!!
    Keith entertained us for the entire two hours! What a pleasure learning about New Orleans and the legends and history! It made me happy!
    Written 7 April 2019
  • Jerry G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Keith was fantastic
    Anybody that follows my reviews of these walking tours knows that the make or break moment comes when you meet your guide. Keith was outstanding. We learned a lot on this tour and the two hours breezed by. Highly recommend it.
    Written 29 December 2018
  • Anthony W
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Second time
    Second time around as good as the first. A year ago I did this tour with 18 others from New Zealand on a business tour. As a fellow music lover my wife was so jealous that I had been to New Orleans with out her,that I had to come back. This time with Nicky my wife. Keith is so knowledgeable regarding the history of the music scene in New Orleans,he takes you on a journey that simply takes you back in time. When Keith found out I had booked the same tour he kindly changed the tour with the permission of the others in the group. This time he included not only the foundation of the Jazz and blues scene but also he ipulled in the Rock n Roll era too. Thank you so much Abel tours for providing such an amazing experience, yet again. Credit to Keith for being Able to hold it together with the distractions on Bourbon street and also the fact we had 3 children on the tour under 5. Keep on heralding the story of music of New Orleans
    Written 23 November 2018
  • Paul G
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Only N.O. music tour you can trust
    Keith is insanely knowledgeable and fun. He knows his stuff and you'll probably want to taker the tour a couple of times to retain everything. Highly highly recommended!
    Written 4 October 2018
  • valliam13
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Vast Knowledge of NoLa Music
    We had a fantastic time with Keith. His knowledge of the area and the history of music is phenomenal. We learned so much and saw places we never would have seen without Keith because we didn’t know the history and culture surrounding blues and jazz music. Plus, Keith is very cultured himself. They were filming NCIS New Orleans while we were there and we found out that much of the food you see in the show is Keith’s! If you want to learn more about the sounds of NoLa the do Keith’s tour and skip the other tour options out there.
    Written 24 July 2018
  • Veronica H
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fun and very informative!
    Our tour with Keith was beyond awesome! He is extremely knowledgeable and humorous. He made the history of Jazz and music come to life in our two hours with him. He is absolutely a hidden gem 😁
    Written 7 June 2018
  • Matthew R
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Wow!
    Keith is amazing! So real and knowledgeable. Money well spent, encore!! My fiancé and I got learn all about NOla’s 300 yrs of musical history in such a short period of time. We also loved the CC coffee break 😊
    Written 7 June 2018
  • D2987JAjoannas
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Jazz your way through New Orleans
    We loved this tour! If you came to NOLA for the jazz then this is a must do tour.Keith, our guide, was over the top with the history which spans the old world and the new to get us to where we are today...he introduced to the jazz, the blues and to rock and roll .... hope in the future he does a rock n roll tour as I would be up for that!
    Written 30 May 2018
  • eric m
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Very educated tour guide
    Keith has done his research and written his talk is a very painterly way. Very enjoyable and super informative tour!
    Written 27 April 2018
  • Hojo8484
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Keith is a great and interesting storyteller!!
    Took the morning tour before leaving for the airport. Lots of info and Keith tells it all with great passion. A very worthwhile tour, especially at $25!! Book it!
    Written 11 April 2018
  • Michelle S
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent Historical Tour
    My husband and I were a bit hesitant when we were the only two people on the tour. But we quickly realized this was to stand by legendary homes, bars, and studios without disrupting the normal flow of people. Also, we quickly became friends with Carlo, who is an excellent historian and story teller. We had a wonderful time and got great pictures!
    Written 21 March 2018
  • alpettit52
    0 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fab tour!
    We only had a short time in the city so decided to book this tour based on the reviews and we're so pleased we did. Our guide Keith was enthusiastic, informative and entertaining. We saw and learnt so much more than we would have on our own. We would definitely recommend this tour.
    Written 12 June 2017
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Paul E
Sarasota, FL1 contribution
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
We went to NOLA in March. We did not know about the epicenter crisis happening there until we arrived. We had previously booked a music and heritage tour, then when we had to leave to next day, tried to cancel it. We were able to cancel, but we’re still charged the full ticket price for cancelling. No other option, no sympathy for or understanding of the situation. We believe that was TOTALLY unfair and extremely poor business practice. This is 100% unacceptable and we DO NOT recommend this tour to ANYONE. It’s horrible what this tour Co did to us
Written 13 April 2020
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Dear Paul, Have you and I ever talked? I have had no involvement with this booking. On March 16 you booked Electronically with TripAdvisor, on the 17th you cancelled it. I received a notification of booking 3/16 and a notification of cancellation 3/17. My total participation is reading 2 emails, after I had stopped tours due to COVID-19 on March 13, 2020. I find it horrible to call out my company when you and I had NO INTERACTION. Blessed be your family, stay well. Truly yours, Keith
Written 15 April 2020
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jodychiro
Austin, TX2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
We had a great time on this tour and would highly recommend. Keith is full of energy and knowledge and clearly is passionate about his city and the musical heritage. Highlight was visiting the defunct J&M Recording Studio - now a laundromat - that was the
Written 22 January 2020
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Thanks! I know it is a lot to take in but as Ernie K. Doe said "I'm not sure but I believe all music comes from New Orleans!"
Written 26 January 2020
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Ollie P
13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
If you want to entrench yourself and learn more about the origins of blues , jazz, and rock and roll, then you’ll love this unique style of storytelling through a walking tour with a guide who is full of interesting stories that will blow your mind. He, himself is a wealth of musical knowledge with his background in the industry. I highly recommend this to any music enthusiast such as I.
Written 14 July 2021
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Thanks you two and Happy Anniversary! Pleasure to spend two hours sharing our city's culture.
Written 15 July 2021
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Judith and Davi... M
22 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2022
The depth of information about the early days of New Orleans musical heritage was amazing. We learned about a number of musicians that we had not heard about who made significant contributions, both locally and nationally and internationally. Pacing was great.

We were fortunate that our group was very small, so we were able to ask plenty of questions.
Written 8 January 2022
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Thank you for the acknowledgement.
Written 9 January 2022
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Janet W
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2022
We learned fascinating details of ethnomusicology, in this case the evolution (and personalities) of "Jass" to Jazz to Rock'n'Roll and influence beyond. Keith's delivery was engaging, supported by sights and sounds of New Orleans and music. Excellent!
Written 3 May 2022
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Thank you! What great fun we had-- Happy Jazz Fest.
Written 4 May 2022
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OzgoodeL
Westfield, IN22 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2024 • Solo
I had a wonderful tour this morning with Keith and his encyclopedic knowledge of New Orleans’ superlative musical scene, both past and present. Not only that, he seemed to be personally acquainted with a sizeable percentage of the French Quarter’s current inhabitants, as we encountered them during our sojourn. I can’t guarantee you’ll experience the same perfect weather that we enjoyed today, but chilly rain or humid shine, you will spend two hours being educated, entertained and enriched.
Written 10 March 2024
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CCSusan
Washington DC, DC89 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Keith is an amazing storyteller who shared so much interesting information about the history of music in New Orleans. We all learned something including my knowledgeable husband. If you enjoy blues, jazz, or rock and roll, take this tour. You will have a great time with a fun guy.
Written 16 July 2022
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Thank you, your beautiful family was pure joy to spend a morning sharing New Orleans Music & Heritage. All my best.
Written 17 July 2022
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Stasia G
1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2021
My 12 year old son and I did this tour and very much enjoyed it. I learned a lot and enjoyed seeing the city through the lens of music history. NOLA is such a fascinating place and it can be easy to just indulge in its offering without paying attention to the history. Even my stoic, very critical son, later confessed to me that he enjoyed the tour and that the guide was funny and fun. I would definitely recommend. Honestly, one of my favorite parts of the tour was the guide running into locals that he knows.
Written 19 April 2021
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Thank you both for a lovely morning. It was my pleasure to share New Orleans 300 years of music heritage!
Written 20 April 2021
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Traveler
Walnut Creek, CA5 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
My teenage daughter and I took this tour on April 1 (no joke!) and really enjoyed seeing the city through the lens of blues & jazz music history. We saw a ton of sites and learned a great deal about Nola’s musical heritage. Keith was enthusiastic and somehow manages to speak clearly through the mask! And Keith, if you’re reading this, order the shrimp scialatielli at Compere Lapin. :)
Written 5 April 2021
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Thank you, what fun two of you were! You might not have seen my huge smile under my mask. You're making my mouth water over here I look forward to eating there, thanks for the love. ✌🏽❤🎶
Written 8 April 2021
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debrak602
Atlanta, GA13 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
This was a fun and informative tour... Keith is so knowledgeable about NOLA's music history. We thoroughly enjoyed hearing the stories of blues and jazz, and seeing the important landmarks... and it was so great to walk down the street and hear on his speaker the actual songs he was referencing. A great way to spend a morning in New Orleans!
Written 24 February 2020
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Thanks for joining us and I agree it is a great way to spend a morning!
Written 4 March 2020
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