
New Orleans Music Walking Tour
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September 2026
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Traveler rating
4.1/5
Based on 24 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is New Orleans Music Walking Tour worth booking?
New Orleans Music Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $25 per person. It scores 57 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.1/5 rating across 24 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 57 / 100
- Rating
- 4.1/5 (24)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $25 per person
Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and
What you get
About this experience
Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs. Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours. Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton. Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.
What's included
Included
- Local guide
What you'll see and do
Congo Square
Learn of the West African influence on New Orleans music through the Bamboula.
20 minutes here
Louis Armstrong Park
Learn of many New Orleans music styles from opera to the second line to opera!
25 minutes here
Basin St. Station
Learn of many New Orleans music elements and the origins of the song "Basin Street Blues".
15 minutes here
Storyville District
Learn about and hear recorded music from the early days of Jazz in the red light district Storyville!
15 minutes here
May Baily's Place
Enter a replica of a Storyville parlour.
15 minutes here
Bourbon Street
Learn of the French Opera and R&B traditions on New Orleans' most famous street!
15 minutes here
Preservation Hall
End the tour where the past, present and future of New Orleans music converges - the legendary Preservation Hall!
15 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Our guide will meet the traveler at the entrance to Rampart Treehouse, North Rampart Street at the corner of St. Ann Street.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The legendary Traditional Jazz venue Preservation Hall
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 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- NOLA Historic Tours
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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 23 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
23 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Music Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Adequate music tour
Lot of good info. Good intro to NOLA MUSIC HISTORY. ENTERTAINING. Could of kept better track of time as he ended tour on time but before final stops
via Tripadvisor
Without France, Jazz Might Not Have Been Born
Wow!! David has such a wealth of knowledge about music and history. He wove a wonderful account of how historical forces forged the evolution of American music. We highly recommend this tour!!!
via Viator
Music is at the heart of New Orleans
Our tour guide was a fount of musical knowledge on New Orleans. He was engaging, personal, and had a wicked sense of humor. The only reason I gave my rating four stars instead of five was that we didn’t cover much physical territory. The tour mostly centered around Congo Square and Louis Armstrong Park.
via Tripadvisor
Magnificent music tour!!!!
This was such a magnificent and incredible experience! Our guide was so informed so knowledgeable has done so much research and provided so much information. It was overwhelming and beyond fascinating! He knew the history of the culture, the music, the people, the places everywhere we went and everything we engaged with was so interesting and he Provided so much knowledge about the history and center of New Orleans being a cultural beacon in the United States. this was one of the best tours I’ve ever been on. My friend and I were talking for days after the tour about how much fun it was and how special we felt just being the two of us getting to go on this amazing tour with this guy who knows so much. He’s working on a book. I can’t wait to read that when it is done and again I cannot thank him for the exceptional job he did and how wonderful he made our experience on this trip. I highly highly highly recommend this tour if you’re in New Orleans it’s a must do and want to thank you again for a magnificent job.
via Viator
This tour was great!!...
This tour was great!! David was very knowledgeable and a lot of fun! Would definitely recommend this tour to others!!
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
- 8
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 57
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans Music Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Music Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $25 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 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 Music Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 57 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.1/5 across 24 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 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 Music 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 Music Walking Tour?
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Around 8 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 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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