New Orleans Craft Cocktail Walking Tour: Discover Vibrant Drinking Culture
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628 Ratings
New Orleans
Join our Craft Cocktail Walking Tour in New Orleans and immerse yourself in the vibrant drinking culture of the Big Easy. Experience the city's rich history through 3 different cocktails, including the iconic Sazerac.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- French Quarter - Embark on your exploration of New Orleans’ cocktail culture from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, right on the Mississippi River in the city’s French Quarter. Your group of like-minded 21-and-up revelers will travel the neighborhood’s historic streets, ducking in and out of watering holes and restaurants in buildings that still stand as beautiful examples of French and Spanish Colonial Architecture.
While it’s easy to get lost in the history of your surroundings, the real stars of the tour are the cocktails. Listen in as your guides reveal the stories behind each inventive libation and the characters that brought them to life. Learn the story of the Sazerac, which dates back to 1850.
What's Included
- Guided New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour
- 4 stops at iconic French Quarter establishments
- Local taxes included
- 3 classic cocktails with taxes and service gratuities included
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Additional beverages are available for purchase
Additional Information
Immerse yourself in the lively beverage tradition of New Orleans with the original cocktail stroll in this fun-loving city. Renowned for its vibrant party spirit, New Orleans perfectly balances elegance and extravagance and has been the inspiration for the cocktail scene since as early as 1850. Absorb the city’s rich past as you wander through the French Quarter, where it’s always time for a tipple. Sample three distinct cocktails on your journey, including the iconic Sazerac - a beverage born and bred in New Orleans and an essential part of the city’s drinking identity.
- 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.
- Due to the historic nature of the tour, some venues are not accessible to guests traveling in wheelchairs. Special arrangements can be made with your tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
- Minimum age is 21 years
Location
Gray Line New Orleans
Toulouse Street
Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Mountainoak31
Apr 24, 2024
Ask for LaToya! - If you book this tour, go with LaToya! She was informed, eloquent and so engaging that none of us wanted the tour to end! You will not be disappointed!
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Chrisrc5845ke
Apr 23, 2024
Go for it! - Had a great time! Latoya was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely worth the money and would recommend.
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Kristina_m
Apr 12, 2024
Great - Robi was excellent. Tons of knowledge and passion for the city! Great drinks and stories behind the cocktails.
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Sherilyn_b
Apr 2, 2024
Highly recommended, ask for Latoya! - I’ve done several tours in New Orleans and my traveling partner has done many worldwide, and we agreed that this was the BEST tour we’ve ever done. Latoya was an incredible guide, and we had so much fun with our small group. The included drinks were nice, but the recommendations for the additional purchases were spot-on. We loved learning about the history of both New Orleans and the local cocktails!
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Christopher_b
Mar 28, 2024
Highly recommended cocktail and history tour - We went to some cool bars (5) some places I’d never been before, and had some spectacular cocktails, met cool people from all over the country and learned a lot about the history of NOLA. Roni was a terrific guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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Cindy_t
Mar 19, 2024
We had a fun group and... - We had a fun group and hanging out at Fritzels was the highlight. Second floor gallery!!! The absynthe tea suggestion was perfect!
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Bethany_n
Mar 16, 2024
Best Guide Ever - Bob S. was an abosutely amazing tour guides. I have been on a lot of guided tours in cities all over the US and this one was my favorite.
The staff at Arnaulds was very rude to Bob and he handeled it with grace, referenced a historical fact they mentioned later, and didn’t let that sour the guest experience.
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Ghosttourgal
Mar 14, 2024
Great cocktail tour - Took the Original Craft Cocktail tour with Robi. 3 drinks were include and 2 were an option to purchase. First drink was near where we started at Gray Lines-Natchez Jazz Punch. 2. Bayou Bash at Court of Two Sisters. 3. Sazerac at Peychaud’s. 4 Green Fairy (absinthe) at a bar in Pirate’s Alley. 5. Moscow Mule at Fritzel’s This tour is worth every penny. Robi was entertaining and receptive to questions. Lots of information learned. It’s not a pub crawl! Tip your guide!
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Charles_b
Mar 13, 2024
Much more than cocktails - This was not your usual drinking walking tour. We learned quite a bit of New Orleans' history, as well as the origins of some of the most popular cocktails from Robi, our tour guide. His depth of knowledge was amazing! We saw some popular drinking establishments that we probably would've missed if not for this tour. Would definitely recommend!
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Ashleypf7181wr
Apr 13, 2024
Fun Bachelorette Activity! - We enjoyed this tour as part of a bachelorette party weekend! It was the perfect late afternoon activity, and Bob S. was very personable and engaging. The Ramos gin fizz at Bourbon O' Bar was the favorite drink of our group (and well-shaken for 6 minutes). We returned the next day for a second round!
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