New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
New Orleans, US
98% of travellers recommend this
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Includes 4 classic cocktails
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Duration 3 hours
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Local expert guide
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Visit 4 unique venues
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Private tour experience
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Wheelchair accessible
Explore New Orleans' cocktail culture on a 3-hour walking tour in the French Quarter, savoring classic drinks with a local expert guide.
Featured Reviews
Included
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4 cocktails -
4 venues
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Local guide
Excluded
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Gratuities -
Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
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Hotel pickup and drop-off
Explore New Orleans' cocktail culture on a 3-hour walking tour in the French Quarter, savoring classic drinks with a local expert guide.
Highlights
- Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter
- Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals for centuries
- Discover the origins of the Daiquiri
- Learn the truth about absinthe
- Sample a Sazerac concocted from a 19th-century recipe
Meeting Point
We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
730 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70130 , United States
End Point
We typically end the tour at the Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located at 730 Bourbon St.
Inside Bourbon Orleans Hotel, 730 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116 , United States
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.
45 minutes
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
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!).
35 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for pregnant participants
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Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Minimum age is 21 years
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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All cocktails are vegan-friendly
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Walk is approximately 1-mile
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All venues subject to change based on availability
What our experts say
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Try the live jazz at Bourbon 'O' Bar -
Grab a snack at SoBou between stops
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Dress for the weather; it can be humid
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Explore Frenchmen Street nightlife post-tour
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Ask your guide about hidden bar gems
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