Walk the story of New Orleans music—from Congo Square and the Jazz Museum to J&M Studio and Frenchmen Street—with short, story-rich stops, GPS map, and virtual tour guides.
Admissions not included.
Your purchase is for 30-day access to our self-guided cell-phone tour. Tickets or entry fees
for museums, historic sites, and other attractions are sold separately.
Start where American music took shape. At Congo Square, Sunday rhythms from Africa and the Caribbean survived and blended; in the Old U.S. Mint, the Jazz Museum preserves instruments and archives. On Rampart Street, J&M Recording Studio powered hits by Fats Domino and Little Richard. Preservation Hall kept traditional jazz alive with bare benches and big heart. Finish on Frenchmen Street, a corridor of intimate clubs, brass nights, and surprise sit-ins. Open the map anywhere, follow the stories that interest you, and come away understanding how New Orleans turned tradition into a global sound.
Highlights
Frenchmen Music Row — clubs and buskers; where locals chase live sets every night.
Spotted Cat Music Club — intimate room; trad jazz and swing that spill onto the sidewalk.
Blue Nile — balcony stage and brass nights; surprise sit-ins that become stories.
Frenchmen Art Market — night market under string lights; handmade art and second line energy.
New Orleans Jazz Museum — at the Old U.S. Mint; instruments, archives, and the stories behind the sound.
Preservation Hall — a simple room with a mighty beat; the fight that kept New Orleans jazz alive.
Louis Armstrong Park — archways, statues, and lagoons; tributes to Satchmo and the neighborhood that nurtured him.
Congo Square — sacred ground; drumming and dance traditions that shaped American music.
Café Negril — reggae, funk, and soul; a laid-back stage with late-night grooves.
Mahalia Jackson Theater — performing arts next to the park; a namesake tribute hosting big nights.
All this, plus additional "hidden gems," expertly brought to life through our virtual guides....with rich, vivid history, local stories, and unmatched knowledge you will not find elsewhere. Even better, no tipping required!
Distance: ~1.5 miles (2.4 km) • Time: 2 hours • Stops: 12+ • Terrain: Mostly flat sidewalks
Shaded area = approximate tour area
What you’ll experience
GPS location tracking — see your current location on the map.
Virtual Tour Guides — Detailed narration at each stop & answers to common questions.
Vast local knowledge — history, legends, and insider spots.
Local weather updates — stay prepared as you explore outdoors.
A “Free Roaming” adventure — start anywhere, wander at your pace.
What exactly unlocks when I buy?
You’ll get the full tour map with hot-air balloon markers (our map pins), our suggested walking path for orientation, detailed stories and site info, narration, and tons of local tips. Your purchase gives you unlimited access for 30 days via a private link. It runs right in your mobile browser — no installs, no storage — just open and go.
How do I start the tour?
Open your private tour link on your phone and tap the compass icon on the map to show where you are. Simply walk to the nearest stop and tap its marker to start the story. Then just visit any other stops you like, in any order, at your own pace.
How does a SmartWalkTour differ from a traditional tour?
It’s your pace, your path. No buses or group schedules. No tour guide tipping. Explore freely with on-map markers, narration, and an optional suggested path for big-picture orientation. Pause for a café, browse a shop, and pick up where you left off anytime — your guide is always in your pocket.
Screenshots from an actual tour. (Key West example)
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Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and helpful links.Always know the local weather and plan your walk comfortably.Discover more tours nearby—walkable options to keep exploring.Four map styles, live GPS, and a suggested path you can toggle on/off.Helpful information is built in, plus links for even more detail.In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.Direct links to attractions for hours, tickets, and more.
