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11 Jazz Tours in the USA That Are Worth the Ticket

11 tours  ·  from $43 a head

American booking pages all look the same and cost wildly different amounts. Here are 11 jazz tours with the price, the running time and the one thing to know before you pay.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - The two-hour Mississippi River route
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - The first 45 minutes along the Mississippi
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

2.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Steamboat Natchez with live jazz, river history, skyline views, and an optional Creole-style lunch.

“Everything was very smooth. I walked over in ~8 minutes from my Q&C Hotel. I went on a 55 degree January weekday and the boat was nowhere near full which was nice and spacious with plenty of seating. The narration was well done and had some jokes. The band was okay a nice addition. The lunch was very tasty and for $20 extra a great deal in New Orleans. They will provide you 2nds if you ask. I recommend getting first meal because the boat does not leave port for the first 45 minutes which is boring otherwise. 2nd meal you will miss most the scenery. The ride is 45…”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - Arriving early at 6 p.m.
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

3.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Review of New Orleans’ evening jazz cruise with live Dixieland music, Mississippi River views, optional Creole buffet, bars, and practical tips.

“It was a nice evening cruise on the river. The weather was beautiful. Music was fun and enjoyable. Snacks/drinks were available for purchase on the boat.”

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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch - The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS takes the wheel
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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

4.Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Cruise the Mississippi from New Orleans with live jazz, captain’s narration, city views, optional Creole lunch, and full-service bars.

“Very pleasant ride up and down the Mississippi! We did not choose the meal, but we had adult beverages. Plenty of space and good seating aboard.”

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans - The Creole Queen setting and the Mississippi at night
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

5.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,469 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Review the Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans, with Mississippi views, live jazz, buffet tips, timing, and honest value advice.

“This is a must do! Food was scrumptious and staff were friendly and accommodating. My husband is wheelchair bound and it was his birthday, they made him feel extremely special. Shout out to the band also. Definitely would do it again!”

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New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner - What the Creole Queen feels like inside
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New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

6.Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen with live jazz, skyline views, cocktails, and an optional Creole buffet dinner.

“what a beautiful and magical cruise on the mighty Mississippi River! The general buffet was delicious! I'm not joking... The food was incredibly delicious and the service was top-notch and the music playing set the tone perfectly. if you're looking for something to do while in the beautiful city of New Orleans this is a must for jazz lovers, Creole food enthusiast and people who love the water.”

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Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans - The Mississippi River views are best enjoyed outside
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Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

7.Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 889 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Review of New Orleans Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise, with buffet details, river views, music, price, access tips, and who should book.

“I highly recommend this jazz cruise, very organized, we got music, bar and complementary tour guidance telling us what’s around.”

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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option - Front Row With the Dukes of Dixieland
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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

8.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Review of New Orleans’ VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with live Dixieland jazz, Louisiana buffet, private boat tour, souvenirs, and open bar option.

“Marlon was AMAZING. VIP Treatment all the way. Everything about our experience was unforgettable. We really enjoyed the Captains Tour. Our food was fantastic. Everything was perfect.”

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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols - Boarding at Chelsea Piers, Pier 62
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NYC: Holiday Yacht Cruise with Jazz, Cocoa & Carols

New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour - Louis Armstrong Park and the Tremé beginning
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New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

10.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Trace New Orleans jazz from Congo Square to Frenchmen Street on a small-group walking tour with live music and a drink included.

“Wow! This was a fantastic tour. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was amazing. Our guide Kristi is a born and raised local from New Orleans and knew the history and culture back and forth. After a walk - and history lesson - around Congo Square, we headed into the French Quarter where Kristi had perfectly timed our arrival at a jazz club to watch one set. And then we moved on to another club to see a different band. Both were incredible. I wouldn't have known where or how to see jazz in New Orleans before this but Kristi explained where the best places are and how…”

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New Orleans: Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch - Four decks, two hours, and plenty of river views
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New Orleans: Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch

11.Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 470 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Review the Sunday New Orleans steamboat jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live music, optional Creole brunch, costs, and practical tips.

“The ship was beautiful and the food was very good. We loved being able to just watch the scenery go by and learn about the great Mississippi River. All while listening to awesome jazz. Totally recommend!!”

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