New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals for centuries, learning from your fun and knowledgeable guide about the historic venues you see and legendary cocktails you sip. Discover the origins of the Daiquiri, learn the truth about absinthe, and sample a Sazerac concocted from a 19th-century recipe. Each stop features a classic cocktail, mixed by renowned bartenders who add a signature twist. It's a perfect tour for cocktail and culture enthusiasts!
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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
What's included in New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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.
Chartres Street
Next, turn the corner to visit SoBou, where you sample the official cocktail of New Orleans: the Sazerac, a drink that comes from a 19th-century recipe. Additionally you will be served another pre-Civil War libation known as the Brandy Crusta: a potent concoction of brandy, orange liqueur, fresh lemon juice and bitters.
Royal StreetPass-by Only
Travel along beautiful Royal Street to the hippest new addition to the NOLA drinking scene: Peychaud's Bar in the Maison de Ville Hotel, where you will have a choice between two delicious, historical cocktails.
Inclusions
- 4 cocktails
- 4 venues
- Local Guide
- Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- All cocktails are vegan-friendly
- Walk is approximately 1-mile
- All venues subject to change based on availability
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans