New Orleans Music Heritage Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

New Orleans Music Heritage Tour

Outty Ranking 76 4.8 · 249 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $30

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76/100

Strongly Recommended. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

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4.8/5

Based on 249 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is New Orleans Music Heritage Tour worth booking?

New Orleans Music Heritage Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 76 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 249 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
76 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (249)
Duration
2 hours
From
$30 per person

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 be

What you get

    About this experience

    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.

    What's included

    Included

    • 2-hour musical walking tour with an experienced guide

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. Louisiana Music Factory

      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!

      10 minutes here

    2. French Quarter

      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.'

      90 minutes here

    3. Preservation Hall

      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.

      5 minutes here

    4. Bourbon Street

      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.

      Pass by without stopping

    5. Louis Armstrong Park

      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.

      15 minutes here

    6. Congo Square

      Stops in Armstrong Park include Congo Square.

      5 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    Departure Point: Louisiana Music Factory Address: 421 Frenchmen Street, New Orleans, LA 70116 Dates: Daily

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Most days musicians are playing (busking in the street) where we end the tour, behind St. Louis Cathedral.

    Options you can book

    • 6pm Tour

      Tour Departs at 6pm

    • 1pm Tour

      Tour departs at 1pm

    • 10am Tour

      Tour departs at 10am

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour

    Know before you go

    • 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

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 248 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    8 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    6 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Traveler reviews

    248 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Music Heritage Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Florence_L · May 2026

    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!

    Response from the operator: We stopped the rain with your smile and positive attitude. Thank you, so glad you enjoyed the music and stories. Keith

    via Viator

    Earl_T · April 2026

    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.

    Response from the operator: Thanks Earl, you and Beth were great fun! Much love, Thanks!

    via Viator

    Fearless61218237968 · January 2026

    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.

    Response from the operator: Thank you! This message touches my heart on this young year. All my best, Always.

    via Tripadvisor

    sherri_b · December 2025

    Keith was a very...

    Keith was a very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining guide. We loved his stories and his sharing of personal experiences.

    Response from the operator: Love, love, loved spending a couple hours with you two! Beautiful day, music and time, thank you.

    via Viator

    Stephen_S · November 2025

    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.

    Response from the operator: Thanks, what a beautiful afternoon and great fun.

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    87
    Verdict
    Strongly Recommended

    Why this scores 76

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)85
    Review evidence (18% weight)65
    Booking momentum (14% weight)60
    Value for money (12% weight)88
    Listing quality (10% weight)72
    Local standing (8% weight)62
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    New Orleans Music Heritage Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does New Orleans Music Heritage Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $30 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 Music Heritage 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 Music Heritage Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 76 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 249 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 Music Heritage 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 Music Heritage 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 Music Heritage Tour?

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    Around 87 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 Music Heritage 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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