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About this activity

On this tour you will be guided through the French Quarter and Armstrong Park to see where local and international legends of Jazz and Rock n Roll were influenced by the Big Easy. The tour will begin behind the statue of our city's founder, Jean Baptiste de la Moyne sieur Bienville. You will walk down our most famous street, Rue Bourbon and beyond to Congo Square where jazz music is rooted. The tour will end for your convenience, near the French Market, public restrooms and a streetcar stop (Yes, bars and restaurants too!).

Topics include
* The origins of Jazz Music
* The evolution of Bourbon Street
* The Local recording industry
* Music spanning 150 years

Highlights of the tour
*Armstrong Park
* Preservation Hall
* King Creole film locations (occasional mentions of Hollywood South)
* J & M Recording Studio (former)
* Occasional sampling of music recordings.

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Included

Professional guide

Not included

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase at any bar or 'To Go' window)
Gratuities

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (umbrellas are good for the Sun as well as the rain)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

90%

Original

40%

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