Indulge in New Orleans liquid culture on this insider cocktail tour of the historic French Quarter! With an expert guide and fellow drinks enthusiasts, journey beyond the hubbub of Bourbon Street and visit four historic local haunts – cocktail included at each. At each legendary venue, admire the mixology of notable bartenders, discover the origins and truths of centuries‐old spirits such as absinthe, and sip on a Sazerac (or two).
- Cocktail tour in the French Quarter with expert local guide, from New Orleans
- Includes four cocktails on visits to four bars
- Savor a Sazerac in a former icehouse that once supplied ice to many New Orleans bars
- Visit the elegant bar at the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, which was a convent in the 19th century
- Soak up the atmosphere at two of New Orleans’ establishments
- Learn why absinthe drinking was banned for decades in the US and Europe
- Hear fascinating and informative commentary on cocktail history in The Big Easy from your native guide
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 • Admission Ticket Free
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
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 one of America’s oldest active Catholic churches en route to Pirate’s Alley.
• Admission Ticket Free
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
Highlight
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 21 years
Service animals allowed
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Near public transportation
All cocktails are vegan-friendly
Walk is approximately 1-mile
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
All venues subject to change based on availability
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Max group – 15
