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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

Overview

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!

City: New Orleans

Wed 01 Oct

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Starting at $75.00

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Wed 01 Oct

Starting at $75.00

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What's Included

4 cocktails

4 venues

Local Guide

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
Minimum age is 21 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
All cocktails are vegan-friendly
Walk is approximately 1-mile
All venues subject to change based on availability

What To Expect

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.

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.

Royal Street

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.

St. Louis Cathedral

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

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!).

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (565)

467kathleenh

Feb 2025

Our tour guide was Beth and she was Amazing. I had taken a cocktail tour a few years back and it was fun but nothing like this one. We learned so much and laughed most of the time. We loved the variety of cocktails and liked that they were high quality and not your run of the mill cocktails that you usually get. These were all different. The one thing that I would say is I love bourbon and what people call "brown drinks" but if your someone who is used to just fruity vodka drinks this tour would not be for you except for the history part. I also wanted to add if your afraid that there might be too much walking due to health issues, do not worry, you walk and then have time to sit before heading to the next location. Thank you Beth for such a wonderful experience!

rxgirl45

Feb 2025

I have been on a lot of great tours in New Orleans over the years and this is my number one favorite. Beth is so informative and so funny that you really just want to hang out with her and be her friend. One tip I do have that i did not follow would be to treat this as a wine tasting and don't finish all of your drinks. :-)

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thanks! - Dylan, Doctor Gumbo Tours

jbird2039

Feb 2025

The tour guide (Beth) was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and made for an enjoyable experience. The time went by fast and felt like it could have continued for hours longer. Was fun and informative. The guide even has a lot of local knowledge and provided a lot of information related to local history that was fun to hear.

Response from Host

Feb 2025

Thanks! - Dylan, Doctor Gumbo Tours