Experience the Soul and Sound of New Orleans with 2nd Line Tours
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Discover the vibrant heart of New Orleans with the Soul and Sound of New Orleans: Culture and Music Tour. This 3.5-hour journey takes you beyond typical sightseeing, diving deep into neighborhoods, stories, and rhythms that have shaped one of the world's most influential music cities.
Explore historic areas like Tremé, the Garden District, and the Lower Ninth Ward, learning about African, Creole, and Indigenous influences, civil rights history, Hurricane Katrina, and the traditions that keep New Orleans' culture alive. Walk through landmarks such as the Dew Drop Inn and hear stories of legendary musicians and entertainers who put the city on the global map.
Get a firsthand look at how New Orleans' history created its legendary sound—from Congo Square to jazz, blues, bounce, and hip-hop. The tour includes a local bar stop (drinks available for purchase) and features stories behind iconic music venues and neighborhoods that shaped the city’s musical legacy.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
What languages are available?
The tour is conducted in English.
What is the group size?
Groups are limited to up to 15 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Yes, children aged 12-13 and adults up to 99 can participate. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and the tour is accessible for all fitness levels.
What’s included in the tour?
The tour includes a local bar stop (drinks available for purchase), a professional guide, and visits to landmarks like the Dew Drop Inn. It covers the roots of jazz, blues, bounce, and hip-hop, along with stories of influential musicians and neighborhoods that shaped New Orleans' music scene.
Are food and drinks included?
No, food and alcoholic beverages are not included, but drinks are available for purchase during the bar stop.
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Key facts
What's included
Included
- Local bar stop experience (drinks available for purchase)
- Learn the roots of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, Bounce, and Hip-Hop
- Professional New Orleans storyteller/guide
- Price covers the entire tour
- Visit to celebrity landmarks, music video locations, and local stories
- Explore neighborhoods that shaped New Orleans music culture
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages (available for purchase during bar stop)
- Food and other drinks
Itinerary
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Stop 1
Studio Be is a cultural hub in New Orleans, showcasing local art and community. A space for artists and visitors alike to reflect, create, and imagine a brighter future.
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Stop 2
Explore the neighborhood connected to New Orleans’ modern music legacy and discover the artists who brought the city’s sound to a global audience.
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Stop 3
Visit the birthplace of jazz, where the genre first took root and grew into a worldwide phenomenon.
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Stop 4
Experience the historic Black neighborhood that influenced jazz, brass bands, second line traditions, and overall New Orleans culture. This is the oldest African American neighborhood in the city.
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Stop 5
See neighborhoods associated with famous musicians and cultural icons from New Orleans' rich musical history.
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Stop 6
Visit legendary sites like Gladys Bar, the birthplace of Cash Money Records, and the historic Dew Drop Inn, a key venue during segregation that played a role in rock ‘n’ roll history.
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Stop 7
Tour neighborhoods and landmarks linked to jazz, bounce, hip-hop, gospel, and R&B icons, hearing the stories behind their rise to fame.
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Stop 8
See the areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and learn about the community’s resilience and recovery.
Meeting point & pickup
Meet at the starting point
Cancellation & confirmation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 100% refund if cancelled at least 1 day before
- No refund if cancelled within 24 hours
- May be cancelled due to bad weather or insufficient bookings
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Your booking is confirmed immediately after checkout.
From $79.00 per person
- Free cancellation
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