The Sound of Music & Celebrity Tour with Guide

Central City New Orleans, New Orleans



Explore the sounds that shaped New Orleans on a guided tour. Discover iconic music landmarks, explore neighborhoods, and enjoy a stop at a local bar.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the vibrant sounds that shaped New Orleans' music scene
  • Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn
  • Explore neighborhoods that influenced jazz, rhythm & blues, and hip-hop
  • Learn about the roots of jazz, bounce, and hip-hop from a local guide
  • Enjoy a stop at a local bar to experience the laid-back atmosphere

Description

Embark on a journey through the sounds that shaped New Orleans and influenced music around the world. This experience blends the city’s rich cultural roots with the evolution of jazz, rhythm & blues, brass bands, bounce music, and modern New Orleans rap culture. Cruise through legendary neighborhoods like Back-O-Town, Central City, Hollygrove, and Rampart Street while exploring the stories, artists, and cultural movements that helped define the city’s unique sound. Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn, learn how early New Orleans music evolved into global influence, and experience the energy of second lines, bounce culture, celebrity hotspots, and music video locations along the way. From the birthplace of jazz to the modern beats of New Orleans culture, this tour connects the past and present through music, storytelling, and the real rhythm of the city.

Includes

Air-conditioned vehicle All Fees and Taxes Professional New Orleans storyteller/guide Visit the historic Dew Drop Inn Explore neighborhoods that shaped New Orleans music culture Learn the roots of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Bounce, and Hip-Hop Celebrity landmarks, music video locations, and local stories Local bar stop experience (drinks available for purchase)

Excludes

Restroom on board Food/ drinks Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase during bar stop)

Important Information

  • Admission to Dew Drop Inn is free Bar stop allows for drink purchases

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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