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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£23.97
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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, USADeparture Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily
End:- 712 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAMost 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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- New Orleans Music Heritage Tour is hosted by New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour on Tripadvisor. Discover and book New Orleans Music Heritage Tour on Tripadvisor
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Itinerary
- You'll start atLouisiana Music Factory421 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USADeparture Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: DailySee address & details
- 1Louisiana Music FactoryStop: 10 minutesSee details
- 2French QuarterStop: 90 minutesSee details
- 3Preservation HallStop: 5 minutesSee detailsPass byBourbon Street
- 4Louis Armstrong ParkStop: 15 minutesSee details
- 5Congo SquareStop: 5 minutesSee details
- You'll end at712 Royal St712 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USAMost days musicians are playing (busking in the street) where we end the tour, behind St. Louis Cathedral.See address & details
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- KBGalveston0 contributionsFun tripFun 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
- SueR8170 contributionsLoved every minute of this tourWe 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
- BBoB590 contributionsCool StollMy 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
- X9180FUcarolynm0 contributionsFun!!!!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 G0 contributionsKeith was fantasticAnybody 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 W0 contributionsSecond timeSecond 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 OrleansWritten 23 November 2018
- Paul G0 contributionsOnly N.O. music tour you can trustKeith 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
- valliam130 contributionsVast Knowledge of NoLa MusicWe 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 H0 contributionsFun 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 R0 contributionsWow!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
- D2987JAjoannas0 contributionsJazz your way through New OrleansWe 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 m0 contributionsVery educated tour guideKeith has done his research and written his talk is a very painterly way. Very enjoyable and super informative tour!Written 27 April 2018
- Hojo84840 contributionsKeith 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 S0 contributionsExcellent Historical TourMy 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
- alpettit520 contributionsFab 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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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Stasia G
1 contribution
I am traveling with a 12 year old and a small dog. Are we able to bring our pup on this tour? We carry him in a backpack, so he shouldn't be a bother. Thanks!
MiniMax1
LA TheValley
Do you know anything about trumpeter Tony Almerico and his upstairs Parisian Room on Royal Street? In the 50s, when I was a teen, I listened to WWL's live broadcast from there every Sunday Afternoon. It was a big influence on my life.
Linda F
Massapequa, NY33 contributions
No I do not. If you ask Keith who does the washing tour, I’ll bet he knows.
happytobehere73
Hubbard, OR72 contributions
Walk is the walking distance of this tour?
Art_Vanderliegh
Engadine, Australia32 contributions
It’s about 1/2 a day so 4 hours so around 3-4 km
lynnldj
Cape Coral, FL2 contributions
I am traveling with a 3, 12, 13 and 14 year old, what are the prices for them?
Art_Vanderliegh
Engadine, Australia32 contributions
Im sorry I did not see an option for child prices
You may want to email the organising the tour
Phil-Oneddy
Ota4 contributions
Hello,
We'd really like to book this very well rated tour un Sunday march 24th at 13:00.
But there's 5 of us, and the experience makes a huge dent in our budget.
So my question is simple: do you have group rates, or can you make a commercial gesture for 5 learned Franco-American music loving enthusiasts?
Thnaks in advance for your quick reponse
Philippe Dondey
Linda F
Massapequa, NY33 contributions
Does this tour include going in to Preservation Hall? Do you have a chance to listen to the music? Should we also visit Preservation Hall separately after the tour?
Art_Vanderliegh
Engadine, Australia32 contributions
No it does not include going in to see a performance at Preservation Hall. You do go there but not go in
My tip is to get to Preservation Hall early in the evening as there is usually a line up but you can get pre purchase tickets to sit otherwise it is up the back standing
Can children (ages 12, 14, 16) come on the tour, and if so do they need a ticket?
wendypspain
Province of Malaga, Spain3 contributions
There were no children on our tour but I am sure they would be fine. You will probably be charged for each. If you contact the tour company they are very helpful answering questions