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!
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
End point
We typically end the tour at the Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located at 730 Bourbon St.
What to expect
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French Quarter
45 min
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.
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Chartres Street
45 min
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.
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Royal Street
45 min
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.
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St. Louis Cathedral
45 min
Pass by one of America's oldest active Catholic churches en route to Pirate's Alley.
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Bourbon O
35 min
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!).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- All venues subject to change based on availability
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
Can I cancel New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
What's included?
- 4 cocktails
- 4 venues
- Local Guide
What's not included?
- Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Which places does it visit?
It visits French Quarter, Chartres Street, Royal Street, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon O.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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