New Orleans Cocktail Tour





Trip Highlights
Enjoy iconic New Orleans cocktails at the historic bars that made them famous
Small group of 9 — intimate, relaxed, and genuinely social
Get the real history of the American cocktail, told right where it started
Walk the Quarter the way locals do with no tourist traps or scripted performances
Leave with new friends, full glasses, and stories worth repeating
Description
New Orleans didn't invent drinking…but it did invent doing it better! The Sazerac, the Ramos Gin Fizz, and the Grasshopper weren't accidents. They were born in the bars, parlors, and back rooms of the French Quarter by people who believed a great drink deserved a great story.
This is a small-group walking tour through the heart of one of the world's great drinking cities. You'll visit some of the oldest and most storied bars in the country, taste cocktails that defined American drinking culture, and hear the real history behind what's in your glass. Not the rehearsed version, the actual one.
Your guide keeps the group small, just nine guests maximum, so you're never shouting over a crowd, never rushed, and never part of a pack. Drinks aren't included in the tour price, and that's by design: whether you want to share a round with friends, order your own, or simply soak it all in, the choice is entirely yours.
By the time the evening ends, you won't just know what you drank. You'll know why it matters.
Tour info
We’ll meet at: the Bourbon O bar inside the Bourbon Orleans Hotel at 730 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Open in Google MapsThe tour will conclude near Jackson Square, in the heart of the French Quarter.
Why take this tour?
New Orleans has more bars per block than almost anywhere in the United States, and most visitors never find the good ones. They end up on Bourbon Street with a plastic cup, wondering what all the fuss is about.
This tour is for the traveler who wants to sit at a bar that's been pouring since before their grandparents were born, actually understand what they're holding, and somehow end up laughing with people they didn't know when the night started. (We can't promise that last part, but it tends to happen when the group is small, the guide feels like a local friend, and the night stops feeling like a tour!)
With a maximum of nine guests, every stop feels personal. Your guide isn't reciting a script; they're sharing a city they know and love, one drink at a time. Whether you're a cocktail enthusiast or just someone who appreciates a good story, you'll leave the French Quarter with a deeper connection to one of America's most extraordinary cities.
Please note: This tour is for guests 21+ only, does not include drinks or food and will proceed rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes and get ready to raise your glass to New Orleans!
Included
Guided Tour
Licensed Local Guide
Excluded
Guide Gratuity
All Cocktails & Drinks
Frequently Asked Questions
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Tour Duration
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours.
Age Requirement
Participants must be 21 years or older.
Participants must be 21 years or older.
Cancellation Policy
We offer two types of tickets: non-refundable and refundable. Refundable tickets allow you to cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
All Private tours have a 72-hour cancellation policy, while Custom and Corporate tours follow the refund policies outlined in the contract.
We offer two types of tickets: non-refundable and refundable. Refundable tickets allow you to cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before the tour starts.
All Private tours have a 72-hour cancellation policy, while Custom and Corporate tours follow the refund policies outlined in the contract.
Weather Considerations
Tours run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
Tours run rain or shine, so please dress accordingly.
Public Tour Size
Limited to just 9 people for an intimate and personalized experience.
Limited to just 9 people for an intimate and personalized experience.
Private Tour Pricing
Enjoy an exclusive and personalized experience with a private tour, starting at just $299.
Enjoy an exclusive and personalized experience with a private tour, starting at just $299.
Accessibility
Wheelchair-friendly with advanced notice!
Wheelchair-friendly with advanced notice!
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