S
Great tour
Very knowledgeable funny Keith was keep it fun we saw alot of places. He took our pictures gave advice of places to go and eat
Operator response
Great fun, Thank you!
New Orleans Music Heritage Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Price from
- $30 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 250 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 28
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily
- Confirmation
- Instant
Prices checked on Sep 11, 2026Things to do in New Orleans
Description
Dig into the musical history of New Orleans with this 2-hour music and heritage tour. Listen to songs and the stories behind them as you learn more about the immortals of blues, jazz, gospel, and rock n'roll that have been a part of this city. Hear about Louis Armstrong, James Booker, Fats Domino, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Buddy Bolden, Mahalia Jackson, and many others who are part of 300 years of musical heritage.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Meet your guide, Keith (a Louisiana record man with more than 20 years of record business experience), at the Louisiana Music Factory on Frenchmen Street - the most musical street in New Orleans. Spend approximately 2 hours and a dozen songs while we walk through historic New Orleans 'faubourgs' (neighborhoods) - the Marigny, French Quarter, and Treme - spanning space, time and genres we learn 300 years of New Orleans Music & Heritage. The aural-visual walking tour is accompanied by Bluetooth speaker capability to provide musical accompaniment of the artists and locations along the tour. This is Keith's favorite record store - everything we talk about on the tour, you can get here!
Cross Esplanade then turn on Chartres Street and pay a visit to the boyhood home of Danny Parker. Along with his rambunctious and bawdy-singing wife Blue Lu, we learn how a single man can save New Orleans Brass Band heritage. Next are stops in the Place de Armes, Preservation Jazz Hall, a stroll down Bourbon Street to Mister New Orleans, and J&M Studios - the 'Home of Rock N' Roll.'
Sandra and Allan Jaffe visited on their honeymoon and found their life giving home at Pres Hall. Visit the gift shop and take a photo while here.
At one-time Bourbon Street was the most musical street in the world! Cats like Louis Prima, Al Hirt and Pete Fountain blaring Jazz through the hot, wet night air. Saunter or sashay with us as we hear Basin Street Blues blowing on a Clarinet.
Here you'll see the Louis Armstrong statue. While in the Treme, America's 1st African-American neighborhood, you'll hear about their influence in New Orleans music and heritage.
Stops in Armstrong Park include Congo Square.
Highlights
2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
What's included
Included
2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide
Not included
Gratuities
Traveller Ratings
4.8
250 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Frequently asked questions
How long does New Orleans Music Heritage Tour take?
New Orleans Music Heritage Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
How much does New Orleans Music Heritage Tour cost?
Prices start at $30 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel New Orleans Music Heritage Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is New Orleans Music Heritage Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 28 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Children must be accompanied by an adult
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(250)
F
Amazing tour guide!
I was so Lucky doing a private tour wth Keith! He is so knowlegable about music and new orleans! Please give up the "voudoo tours" around new orleans to take his fantastic tour about music in new orleans with so much fun!
Operator response
We stopped the rain with your smile and positive attitude. Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the music and stories. Keith
E
Music Tour
Keith was a great guide!! He really knows his music and music history. The tour was very informative on music and general area history. Highly recommend the tour.
Operator response
Thanks Earl, you and Beth were great fun! Much love, Thanks!
F
Fun tour!
The guide Keith was very knowledgeable and gave us lots of time to interact with him. He played select pices of music as we walked, which was a lot of fun. i wish I had this tour at the begining of my visit, which might have helped to know more about where to be and what to do.
Operator response
Thank you! This message touches my heart on this young year. All my best, Always.
S
Keith was a very...
Keith was a very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining guide. We loved his stories and his sharing of personal experiences.
Operator response
Love, love, loved spending a couple hours with you two! Beautiful day, music and time, thank you.
S
Great tour!
Great experience and very informative. Learned so much about the jazz history of New Orleans. Highly recommend if you are a jazz music lover or interested in some of the history of New Orleans.
Operator response
Thanks, what a beautiful afternoon and great fun.
M
Colourful, Fun, and Not the Usial
This was as much performance art as a tour. Once he got going, Keith knew his stuff and delivered it with style. If the topic interests you, which it did for us can go with the flow, this is well worth it.
Operator response
Loved having you too on the tour! I love people who love Louisiana Music. Laissez le bon temps rouler!
J
Vinny is an absolute wealth of musical history through time and a great character
Our tour guide Vinny was an absolute star ....a bundle of interesting and fascinating information all about the history of jazz...rythm n blues, soul motown.....great instrumentalists and song writers ....we all enjoyed our tour very much .....thank you Vinny ...take care 🤗⭐️👌
Operator response
Thanks Jane, had a great time with you and your wonderful daughters! My name is Keith, though I love my new nickname! All my best!✌🏽❤️🎶
C
Best tour I could ever recommend!!
Best first night in NOLA that I could imagine. Keith was so knowledgeable about the history and relating it back to the locations, really felt like I got the full experience of the NOLA jazz and blues scene.
Operator response
Thanks Clare, fun night! ✌🏽❤️🎶
D
Music Tour
Absolute joy I was the only person on the tour but that was ok He was very knowledgeable and it was really good seeing the places where artists played and recorded Highly Recommended and a really nice friendly chap
Operator response
Thanks David. Great morning singing and dancing our way across the French Quarter!
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