New Orleans Cocktail History: French Quarter Tour

Embark on a walking tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans and indulge in the rich history of cocktails. Sip on legendary drinks, learn about their origins, and enjoy the expertise of local bartenders. Perfect for cocktail and culture enthusiasts!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 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.
What's Included
  • 4 handcrafted cocktails
  • Visits to 4 top-rated venues
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Enjoy delicious mixed drinks in New Orleans’ French Quarter on a strolling excursion led by a knowledgeable local expert. Explore secret hotspots beloved by residents for generations as you gain insights from your friendly and informative tour guide about the historic places you observe and legendary beverages you taste. Uncover the roots of the…

Location
Patrick’s Bar Vin
Bienville Street
We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Hanna_k
Sep 29, 2025
Beth is the Best Guide - Beth was an excellent guide and truly had a phd in cocktail history! I would highly recommend to request her !
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Alice_m
Sep 25, 2025
Great History of Cocktails - This was great. John was extremely knowledgeable about cocktails and about NOLA. Word of warning, if you are a lightweight drinker please pace yourself or only drink half of each cocktail.
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Eve_s
Sep 24, 2025
Fantastic tour. - This tour was amazing! Our tour guide was so engaging and knowledgeable. The drink history and the overall history of NOLA was so entertaining. Highly highly recommend. But eat before hand. The drinks are potent! 😁
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Jenniegburlingame
Sep 24, 2025
Great Fun!! - This was a great tour and our guide had interesting facts. My husband and I were in New Orleans several years ago and did a walking cocktail history tour. It was also very good. This one was different which was nice that we weren't going to all the same places again. My sister and brother in law were also with us and it was their first time in New Orleans. They too enjoyed the tour.
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Tyler_a
Sep 21, 2025
Great paced tour that... - Great paced tour that brings you to places you might not otherwise discover. We hot to try great cocktails and learn history at the same time.
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Kelley_c
Sep 21, 2025
Tipsy in the French Quarter - John was an amazing guide for the New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour! He’s incredibly knowledgeable about cocktails and New Orleans culture, and he shared everything in a fun, engaging way. John is outgoing, friendly, and made sure everyone felt included. The tour was enjoyable from start to finish—highly recommend!
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Kathleen_s
Sep 4, 2025
Beth was an awesome tour... - Beth was an awesome tour guide. We learned a lot about the city, the bars, and the drinks we were drinking.
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Roxanne_b
Aug 3, 2025
Best tour guide in New Orleans - My friends and I took this tour on July 30 with Beth. The cocktails were great, but more importantly, Beth’s knowledge of the history of New Orleans was extensive. She was engaging and funny. She is probably the best tour guide I have ever had in New Orleans and I would highly recommend this tour. PS please add a courtyard tour 🥰 Roxanne, Margaret, Bunny and Robin
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Shejdkdbtkshfjro
Jun 28, 2025
Fun outing - Cool bars I never knew about and great cocktails I wouldn’t normally try. The guide was knowledgeable and the group was fun. Recommended.
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Nicole
Jun 7, 2025
Great first day activity - Amazing tour with Jon. He was really friendly and informative. Each stop had history woven into the cocktails that we tried. A great way to get a feel for the city and it's rich history
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From $95
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).