New Orleans Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

Overview

Explore the rich culinary history of New Orleans on a tour that combines a cooking class with a French Quarter cocktail tour. First, learn about the basics of Louisiana cuisine from a professional chef during an entertaining demonstration, then sample classics such as jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines.

When your cooking class ends you will have a few minutes to shop in the General Store before your tour guide arrives at the School to pick you up for the second part of your tour. Admire the architecture of the French Quarter as you stroll through the neighborhood, stopping in historic bars to sip the Big Easy’s most celebrated cocktails. You'll discover the flavors and culture of New Orleans during this fun and informative tour! Your cocktail tour guide will meet you outside of the cooking school by 4:15pm. Three drinks are included in the price.

City: New Orleans

Mon 09 Jun

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Starting at $105.50

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Mon 09 Jun

Starting at $105.50

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What's Included

New Orleans cooking demonstration class

Recipes, custom spice packet, and a discount at the General Store

3 classic cocktails, including taxes and service gratuities

Guided Cocktail Walking Tour

Generous food samplings, coffee, iced tea and beer at the Cooking School

Drink Special Coupon

Additional Info

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Your experience will start at the New Orleans School of Cooking
Please note: This is a demonstration class only; there is no hands-on training
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
Minimum age is 21 years
Your cocktail tour guide will meet you outside of the cooking school before 4:15pm.

What To Expect

French Quarter

After your introduction to Cajun and Creole cuisine, stroll through the historic streets of the French Quarter on a cocktail tour with an expert guide. Learn about the origins of Southern Comfort, invented in New Orleans in 1874. The classic Sazerac cocktail goes back even further to 1850! Examine the Spanish and French-inspired colonial architecture as your guide shares fascinating stories about the world-famous neighborhood, including the bars and cocktails created here. After a fun and fascinating 4-hour cooking class and cocktail tour, return to your starting point in the early evening to end your tour.

Peychaud's

Relax in the former residence of Antoine Peychaud, the Creole apothecary who prescribed and dispensed his patented herbal Peychaud’s Bitters, which would later become the key ingredient in the Sazerac, America’s first cocktail and the official cocktail of New Orleans.

St. Louis Cathedral

At the intersection of two cobblestone alleys in the shadows of the St. Louis Cathedral, is a legendary pirate hangout. There you’ll meet the “green fairy” known as Absinthe, the mystical herbal elixir that induced intoxicating creativity in many authors, artists, poets and musicians.

Fritzel's European Jazz Bar

There’s nothing like soul-stirring jazz to raise your spirits. Your tour ends on a high note at Fritzel's, not your typical dive bar. This jazz pub features the who’s who of New Orleans jazz, drawing jazz aficionados from around the world. You're welcome to stay for the show, then walk to dinner at one of many fine French Quarter restaurants nearby.

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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 (92)

Ann P

Jun 2015

Both parts of the tour were excellent. The cooking class was informative and entertaining. The cocktail tour was full of interesting stories about the origin of local drinks. The problem we had was that the cooking school did not end at 4 and we had to leave early to get to the other half of the tour. They might be more enjoyable if done separately rather than together.

Susan K

Mar 2015

The Culinary portion of the tour was the only part I participated in and it was fabulous. The chef who taught the class and cooked the 3 dishes gumbo, pralines and jambalaya did so in a delightful mix of personal stories, humor and sharing tips. Each table had about 6 guests and the room was full. Ample food served to be a mini-meal for the late afternoon. Beer, tea, water served as well. Would recommend telling guests who also signed up for the cocktail tour before the cooking class begins to leave about 15 minutes early in order to walk over to meet up with the next tour to do the cocktail walking tour. We missed it because we didn't know. The tour staff were accommodating though and gave us other options for later that night. The Ghost Tour at 7p was awesome!!!