New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

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(592 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals for centuries, learning from your fun and knowledgeable guide about the historic venues you see and legendary cocktails you sip. Discover the origins of the Daiquiri, learn the truth about absinthe, and sample a Sazerac concocted from a 19th-century recipe. Each stop features a classic cocktail, mixed by renowned bartenders who add a signature twist. It's a perfect tour for cocktail and culture enthusiasts!

What's Included

4 cocktails
4 venues
Local Guide
Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Patrick’s Bar Vin

We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans

End point
Bourbon 'O' Bar

We typically end the tour at the Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located at 730 Bourbon St.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    French Quarter

    Meet your guide inside Patrick's Bar Vin, a luxurious wine bar adjacent to a beautiful courtyard, to start your tour. Your local guide presents a fun and fascinating introduction to New Orleans’ and the world's cocktail culture as you sip your first drink. The tour begins with a refreshing, grapefruit spiced Rum Punch inspired by the English sailors working in the 1600's Indian spice trade. 

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Chartres Street

    Next, turn the corner to visit SoBou, where you sample the official cocktail of New Orleans: the Sazerac, a drink that comes from a 19th-century recipe. Additionally you will be served another pre-Civil War libation known as the Brandy Crusta: a potent concoction of brandy, orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice and bitters.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Royal Street (Pass by)

    Travel along beautiful Royal Street to the hippest new addition to the NOLA drinking scene: Peychaud's Bar in the Maison de Ville Hotel, where you will have a choice between two delicious, historical cocktails.

    Admission ticket free
  • St. Louis Cathedral (Pass by)

    Pass by one of America's oldest active Catholic churches en route to Pirate's Alley.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Bourbon O

    Then continue to your final destination of the tour: the luxurious Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located inside the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Your beverage here is the little-known Roffignac highball cocktail. Made from a 19th-century recipe, the Bourbon "O" Bar makes their refreshing Roffignac with raspberry liqueur and brandy. Expect to walk about one mile during your 3-hour tour in a friendly social atmosphere inspired by your entertaining guide. Four cocktails are included, one at each stop. Your tour ends at the Bourbon "O" Bar, which features nightly live jazz at 8pm as well as a limited food menu. Or you can move on to explore the lively nightlife of nearby Frenchmen Street on your own (or with your new friends!).

    35 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Half-day Tours
Historical Tours
Pub Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Cocktail Tastings
Bar Tours
Food & Drink
Excellent Quality
Carnival
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Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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