New Orleans Cocktail Culture Tour

15 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor |
Badge of Excellence |Badge of Excellence This experience is highly rated by travelers and has met our top quality standards.
New Orleans, USA

Loading Options

2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
Mobile Ticket
Instant Confirmation

Overview

Explore the history and culture of the Crescent City through the lens of craft cocktails on this pay-as-you-wish cocktail tour of New Orleans with a local guide!

Whether it’s our guides’ favorite local dive bars or a sophisticated speakeasy, you’ll get an appreciation for the city’s role in cocktail history while passing some top attractions in New Orleans.

At each stop, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about iconic drinks and choose the ones that really speak to your senses. You may indulge in a French 75, sip on the famous Sazerac, or enjoy another delicious libation that shows how French culture inspired the city’s bartenders and the traditions that continue to this day. Depending on your group’s interests, we can venture down Bourbon Street and try the notorious Hurricane.

Whether you’d like a tour tailored to your group’s interests or simply want to experience the essence of the city’s cocktail culture, our team is ready to show off New Orleans’ best cocktail bars!

What's Included

  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide

Meeting Location

Meeting point

700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Open in Google Maps

Jackson Square

End point

French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA

A central location within the French Quarter

Start Time • 2:00 PM

What To Expect

1850 House Museum and Store

This museum, located in a rowhouse in the Lower Pontalba Building, serves as a model for what life would have been like for the more well-to-do citizens of mid-19th century New Orleans. Here, you can learn their personal stories and get up close and personal with Louisiana history.
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square

This historic site, known for its iconic St. Louis Cathedral, is noted for being one of the most significant places in Louisiana’s purchase by the United States in 1803.
Read more

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

This cathedral is a widely recognized symbol of New Orleans and serves as the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New Orleans. A the oldest cathedral in continuous use in the United States, the cathedral has quite the storied past, from bombings to papal visits!
Read more

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabildo

A part of the Louisiana State Museum, this handsome building once served as the seat of Spanish colonial city hall and now houses exhibits on the history of Louisiana from its settlement through the Reconstruction Era.
Read more

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

The Presbytere

Adjacent to the St. Louis Cathedral, The Presbytere is a designated National Historic Landmark and is part of the Louisiana State Museum. Known for its colonial Spanish–style, the building also once housed the Louisiana Supreme Court.
Read more

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar (Pass By)

built between 1722 and 1732 by Nicolas Touze, is reputed to be the oldest structure used as a bar in the United States
Read more

Pirates Alley (Pass By)

Subject of much legend and lore, it is known to have been a meeting place for pirates and scallywags, as well as for men of means who sought out their services.
Read more
Show 5 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

Still have questions?

We’re here to help.
Live Chat, Text, Call, or Email our friendly customer support with your questions.

Activity code: C-387350P6

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
15 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 15 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
15
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0

Loading Options

Similar Tours & Activities

Creole French Quarter Walking Tour

Creole French Quarter Walking Tour

6
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$35

New Orleans High Crimes & Apparitions: Immersive True Crime Tour

New Orleans High Crimes & Apparitions: Immersive True Crime Tour

New To The Site!
 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$49.99

Big Easy Bayou Bites Tour By Junket

Big Easy Bayou Bites Tour By Junket

New To The Site!
 2 hours 45 minutes  Free Cancellation
from
$75

Mystique of the Lower French Quarter

Mystique of the Lower French Quarter

New To The Site!
 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$145.62

Travelers Who Bought This Activity Also Bought

New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise
Likely to Sell Out

New Orleans Steamboat NATCHEZ Jazz Cruise

 2 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$43.50

New Orleans Original Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire, and More Tour

New Orleans Original Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire, and More Tour

 1 hour 45 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$32.99

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

 3 hours  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$58

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
Likely to Sell Out

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

 2 hours 30 minutes  Free Cancellation  Instant Confirmation
from
$47

Cancellation Policy

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Free cancellation
100% refund
No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity’s local time.

Sorting, ranking, and search results

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

Cool New Orleans wants to make your searches as relevant as possible. That's why we offer many ways to help you find the right experiences for you.

On some pages, you can select how to sort the results we display and also use filter options to see only those search results that meet your chosen preferences. You'll see explanations of what those sort options mean when you select them.

If you see a Badge of Excellence label, the award is based on average review ratings, share of bookings with a review, and number of bookings through Cool New Orleans over a 12-month period.

The importance of any one factor over any other in a sort order varies, and the balance is constantly being reviewed and adjusted. We're always updating our systems and testing new ways to refine and improve your results to make them as relevant as possible to meet your needs.