Private French Quarter Tour with a Jazz Musician

Experience the French Quarter through the perspective of a Grammy-nominated New Orleans musician and historian on a private walking tour designed for guests who want a deeper, more personal connection to the city. I came to New Orleans as a teenager to study Jazz and History, and today I bring that background into every tour—connecting the architecture, neighborhoods, historic figures, and cultural traditions of the French Quarter to the music that helped define New Orleans. As my private guest, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, unhurried experience with my full attention. We can spend more time on the stories, landmarks, and musical history that interest you most while I share details and local insight that are often missed on larger group tours. This is more than a sightseeing walk. It’s an intimate introduction to the French Quarter and the birthplace of jazz, shaped around your interests and guided by someone whose own life and career are part of New Orleans’ musical culture.

This private 2-hour walking tour explores the French Quarter through its history, architecture, culture, and deep connection to New Orleans music. As we walk, I’ll share the stories behind the people and places that helped shape the city, with special attention to jazz history and the cultural traditions that make New Orleans unique. Depending on your interests, pace, and timing, our route may include: New Orleans Jazz Museum Old U.S. Mint French Market Old Ursuline Convent Madame John’s Legacy Napoleon House New Orleans Pharmacy Museum Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel LaLaurie Mansion Backstreet Cultural Museum and the traditions of Black masking culture Because this is a completely private experience, I can tailor the route toward jazz, architecture, Creole history, food, folklore, or the stories that interest you most. If you’d like, we can also include a stop for lunch or dinner at a French Quarter restaurant serving Creole cuisine.