
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.9/5
Based on 106 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour worth booking?
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $35 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 106 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (106)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $35 per person
Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, Oral Historians, Cultural Ambassadors, and Preservationist. J
What you get
About this experience
Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, Oral Historians, Cultural Ambassadors, and Preservationist. Join us and explore the evolution of music in the city known as "the birthplace of Jazz." Home to Louis Armstrong, Buddy Bolden, Sidney Bechet, Louis Prima, and Sharkey Bonano just to name a few. . .You'll be guided through the last remaining sites where Jazz, champagne, and romance reigned supreme. Learn about the people, the history, and the influences which contributed to the development of America's only gift to world culture... Jazz!
What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 106 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
5 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
106 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great music and jazz history tour!
Great music and jazz history tour! Harris is a New Orleans local and a wealth of knowledge on the history and musical history of the area. We ended the night on Frenchman street where he gave recommendations on which clubs to visit as well as food, etc in the area. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Great music and jazz history tour!
Great music and jazz history tour! Harris is a New Orleans local and a wealth of knowledge on the history and musical history of the area. We ended the night on Frenchman street where he gave recommendations on which clubs to visit as well as food, etc in the area. Highly recommend!
via Viator
Best Jazz Tour Ever!
Not only did I learn about jazz, I learned about the history of New Orleans as well. VERY well rounded perspective of NOLA music, culture and more!
Response from the operator: Thank You for booking your Jazz tour experience with TBNOLA. We are honor and proud to be able to provide a all around New Orleans music and history narrative.
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Great tour & history lesson on the city and its music
Our guide was Harris Parson, a NOLA native. He was very passionate and knowledgeable, not only about the music history of NOLA, but many other facets of the city's history. We really enjoyed the time with him and this tour, and recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more about the long history of NOLA and it music! My wife and I were the only ones on the tour, but Harris spent over 2 hours with us on this tour!
Response from the operator: Thank You for booking you Jazz Tour experience with TBNOLA. Harris is the best in the city, that is passioned about the history of the city and state. Please share your experience with family and friends. If they are planning to travel to NOLA encourage them to go to tripadvisor and read or reviews.
via Tripadvisor
Awesome Jazz walking tour!!!
We had an amazing experience with our tour guide Harris! From the beginning, he was friendly and knew a lot about the Jazz culture. He shared interesting facts and local history that made the tour both fun and educational. I recommend Harris if you’re interested in taking the Jazz walking tour! Thank you for making a memorable moment for me and my daughter! Etonia Charlotte NC
Response from the operator: Thank You for booking your Jazz tour experience with TBNOLA. Harris is our TOP Jazz Tour Guides in the city of New Orleans, in addition to a Oral Historian. We are so happy to have him as one of our TBNOLA Tour Guide. Please share your experience with family and friends and encourage them to book a Tour with TBNOLA, if they plan to visit New Orleans.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 37
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $35 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 106 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour?
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Around 37 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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