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New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour
Badge of ExcellenceNew Orleans, USA
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover New Orleans ‘spirited’ side on a fun and informative cocktail tour! You’ll rub shoulders with local imbibers at historic bars and restaurants and sip on classic concoctions like the Sazerac. Immerse yourself in the stories from your guide and savvy mixologists, and learn the famous – and sometimes scandalous – histories of drink and drinking culture in New Orleans. Three drinks are included in the price.
- Walking tour of New Orleans original cocktails
- Discover the history of renowned libations, including the Sazerac
- Enjoy a view of New Orleans through its history of fine dining and drinking
- This tour has been featured on The Travel Channel
- Three drinks are included in the price
What's Included
- Guided New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour
- Local taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Additional beverages are available for purchase
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Gray Line New OrleansGray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)
Start time
04:00 PM
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your journey through the ‘spirits’ of New Orleans begins in the French Quarter. In mid‐afternoon, meet at the Lighthouse at the Steamship Natchez dock, dressed in ‘casual’ fine‐drinking attire – some dress codes prohibit tank tops, cut‐offs or super short shorts. With an expert guide and fellow drinks enthusiasts, you’ll spend an enjoyable time visiting historic local haunts.
En route to the first bar, check out the distinctive local architecture. You’ll see French‐ and Spanish‐inspired buildings, gorgeous Creole townhouses and intimate courtyards – some of which offer a great space for imbibing and mingling. At each legendary venue, admire the mixology of notable bartenders and learn the origins and truths of centuries‐old cocktails from your guide. Three famous southern drinks are included in the price.
Your tour includes stops at famous spots like the Court of Two Sisters before returning to the starting point, where your excursion ends. You’ll finish with plenty of time (and insider information) to continue the fun with your own self‐guided drinks and eats tour.
En route to the first bar, check out the distinctive local architecture. You’ll see French‐ and Spanish‐inspired buildings, gorgeous Creole townhouses and intimate courtyards – some of which offer a great space for imbibing and mingling. At each legendary venue, admire the mixology of notable bartenders and learn the origins and truths of centuries‐old cocktails from your guide. Three famous southern drinks are included in the price.
Your tour includes stops at famous spots like the Court of Two Sisters before returning to the starting point, where your excursion ends. You’ll finish with plenty of time (and insider information) to continue the fun with your own self‐guided drinks and eats tour.
French Quarter
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Court of Two Sisters
Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Cathedral
Admission Ticket Free
Peychaud's
Admission Ticket Free
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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Q:When do you recommend that I take the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour?
A:Take this tour on your first day in town to find out the places you must visit! Your guide will show you all the best hot spots and recommend the very best drinks in each location!
Jun 2021
Q:What is the departure point for the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour?
A:The tour begins at the Gray Line "Lighthouse" Ticket Office in the French Quarter at Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River - at the Steamboat Natchez Dock (400 Toulouse Street.)
Jun 2021
Q:Is there parking near the departure point for the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour?
A:There are public parking lots on Decatur Street that charge hourly rates. Some require prepayment through an automated kiosk on site. The parking lot closest to the tour departure point is Jax Lot # P401, 500 Decatur St.
Jun 2021
Q:What should I wear during the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour?
A:Casual, comfortable attire is best. Please wear comfortable shoes! Please avoid tank tops, cut-offs or short shorts. During warmer months caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.
Jun 2021
Q:How early should I arrive for the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour?
A:This tour departs on time! Please arrive with the printed copy of your ticket at least 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Jun 2021
Q:Are drinks included in the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour price?
A:Drinks are not included, however, they are available for purchase in any of the spots visited during the tour.
Jun 2021
Q:Are children allowed on the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour?
A:Due to the nature of the tour, all guests must be 21 or over.
Jun 2021
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Reviews
4.5
630 reviews
Kristina_M, Apr 2024
Robi was excellent. Tons of knowledge and passion for the city! Great drinks and stories behind the cocktails.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Great drinks, stories, and a tour guide that loves to entertain.
Sherilyn_B, Apr 2024
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!
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Your take away from the tour is exactly why we created it and continue to offer it through Gray Line. Thank you.
christopher_b, Mar 2024
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.
Cindy_T, Mar 2024
We had a fun group and hanging out at Fritzels was the highlight. Second floor gallery!!! The absynthe tea suggestion was perfect!
Bethany_N, Mar 2024
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.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Bob is a man, a guide, of extreme professionalism and loves his city without reservation and forgives those who aren't show their hospitality. We appreciate your well worded review.
Charles_B, Mar 2024
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!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Please share your great review with others. Thank you from Gray Line and Robi.
Ann_S, Mar 2024
Good cocktails and history of the New Orleans area. Earley is a great storyteller and was very entertaining.
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Early will love to see this review. Thank you for appreciating his storytelling technique as well.
Jessie_H, Mar 2024
My husband and I had a wonderful time on this tour. Our tour guide, Robert, was so incredibly knowledgeable of all things New Orleans, but specifically the history of cocktails and drinking culture in New Orleans. We walked a fair amount with friendly fellow tourmates and were treated to lovely cocktails at some of the most iconic spots in the French Quarter. For anyone who is actually interested in the history of New Orleans and wants to learn while sipping...this is the tour for you!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
You learn a little, you sip a little, and you have fun with very interesting people.
MaryFrances_M, Feb 2024
Our guide Robi was so knowledgeable and made the experience so fun. The tour was good, the history was great, and the tour guide was excellent!!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Good - great - Excellent -- this is quite a review and so very much appreciated.
Keith_H, Feb 2024
Our guide Tim was awesome! We had so much fun walking the French Quarter with him and making the various stops along the way! We learned a ton about the history of the many bars and drinks. And of course sampling the cocktails just made it more and more fun as we went. Personally, we were fans of the pirate bar. This is a must do on your next trip!
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