New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

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What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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English
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Dive into New Orleans' cocktail culture on a French Quarter walking tour. Sample classics like the Sazerac, discover cocktail origins, and explore historic venues with a local guide.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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!

What You Get

4 cocktails
4 venues
Local Guide
Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All venues subject to change based on availability
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

What You’ll Experience

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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. 
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
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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.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Royal Street (Pass By)

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.

St. Louis Cathedral (Pass By)

Pass by one of America's oldest active Catholic churches en route to Pirate's Alley.
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Bourbon O

Then continue to your final destination of the tour: the luxurious Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located inside the Bourbon Orleans Hotel. Your beverage here is the little-known Roffignac highball cocktail. Made from a 19th-century recipe, the Bourbon "O" Bar makes their refreshing Roffignac with raspberry liqueur and brandy. Expect to walk about one mile during your 3-hour tour in a friendly social atmosphere inspired by your entertaining guide. Four cocktails are included, one at each stop. Your tour ends at the Bourbon "O" Bar, which features nightly live jazz at 8pm as well as a limited food menu. Or you can move on to explore the lively nightlife of nearby Frenchmen Street on your own (or with your new friends!).
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Patrick’s Bar Vin, Bienville Street, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70130

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We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
End Point

Bourbon 'O' Bar, Bourbon Street, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70116

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We typically end the tour at the Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located at 730 Bourbon St.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Great first day activity
June 07, 2025
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Amazing tour with Jon. He was really friendly and informative. Each stop had history woven into the cocktails that we tried. A great way to get a feel for the city and it's rich history

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Great experience!
June 04, 2025
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A fun experience! Tried some cocktails I probably would never order and they were delicious! Met some fun people as well.

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Boozy and fun!
May 28, 2025
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This was so much fun and our tour guide, Beth, was FANTASTIC! Make sure you eat beforehand, it's boozy!

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Great time
May 16, 2025
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Great time - Beth made the evening both educational and entertaining. She is very personable and a great resource

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Gary was a wonderful tour...
May 16, 2025
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Gary was a wonderful tour guide. He explained each drink and the history behind it. Loved the places he took us to! Take this tour and you will love it.

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