New Orleans Culture and Music Tour 3 hr 30 min

Follow the sound of New Orleans through the neighborhoods, landmarks, and stories that shaped its musical identity. This 210-minute New Orleans Culture and Music Tour connects the city’s cultural history with the rhythms that traveled far beyond its streets.

With a professional local storyteller, explore areas including Tremé, Central City, the Garden District, Back o’ Town, and the Lower Ninth Ward. Hear about African, Creole, and Indigenous influences, civil rights history, Hurricane Katrina, and the traditions that continue to define the city. Along the way, trace the roots of jazz, rhythm and blues, rock ’n’ roll influences, brass bands, bounce, and hip-hop, and visit the historic Dew Drop Inn, a legendary music landmark. The tour also passes celebrity landmarks and music video locations, with a local bar stop where drinks are available to purchase.

Discover the people and places behind the music on this New Orleans Culture and Music Tour, and experience the city through the stories its rhythms carry.