New Orleans · COCKTAIL TOURS
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The Sazerac was mixed here, and the city has been perfecting the cocktail ever since. Ranked below are the best cocktail tours in New Orleans: the historic bars, the recipes and the stories behind them, how many drinks are included, and what each pour costs.
Taste up to six bites and four full-size cocktails on a 4-hour French Quarter walking tour with local history.
“Excellent experience with friends in a fabulous city!! The guide was fantastic and the hurricane that started the tour was the best, by far, that we've ever enjoyed! Legit 5 star fun.”
Sip classic New Orleans cocktails in the French Quarter on a guided walk with Sazerac stories, iconic stops, and an optional jazz finish.
“Tim was excellent! Very entertaining and knowledgeable. We had a great time and would highly recommend”
Sip 4 historic cocktails across the French Quarter, from Sazerac to Roffignac, with absinthe history and a guided 1-mile walk.
“The drinks were great and Kat was super knowledgeable, friendly and great as our guide. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone I know who will be visiting the city.”
A 3-hour French Quarter small-group crawl with 4 cocktails, 4 tastings, and food history at classic spots like Cafe du Monde.
“Nate was a wonderful guide. We went some newer restaurants as well as older established ones. Wonderful food and drinks.”
4-hour French Quarter cocktail and food history walk with 6 tastings and 4 craft drinks, from gumbo to Hurricanes and French 75.
“Ben was fantastic! The drinks were full drinks and were all good and left fairly full! It was fun to get to see several places and try it all!”
A 2-hour New Orleans ghost-and-cocktail walk that pairs historically sourced hauntings with bar stops and drink recommendations.
“John was a great tour guide. He is passionate, knowledgeable, and very entertaining. He clearly loves what he does and knows a lot about the area’s ghost lore. The issue for me wasn’t with John, but more with the experience itself. I was expecting more storytelling about the actual businesses we visited, maybe some haunted bar history or eerie events tied to specific locations. Instead, it was mostly general ghost stories about the area or nearby houses, followed by a quick drink at a bar before moving on. If you’re into local legends and enjoy walking with a drink in hand, this might be perfect for you. It just wasn’t…”
A French Quarter cooking demo and cocktail walk with gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, plus three classic cocktails including a Sazerac.
“The cooking demonstration with Dianne was awesome! She not only explained how to make the dishes but gave historical information along the way. The food was delicious and plentiful! Look forward to trying recipes at home. Cocktail walking tour was equally amazing. Val was not only friendly but very knowledgeable and personable. We thoroughly enjoyed her company, conversation, and expertise regarding NOLA and cocktail history. We truly enjoyed our afternoon tour. 5 stars to Dianne and Val!”
Haunted French Quarter cocktail walk with a pro guide, historic bars, and one included drink. Small group, 2 hours, starts 5 pm.
“Raffle was awesome! Fun, entertaining and knowledgeable! Highly recommend any and all Tours with Raffle!”
A 2.5-hour French Quarter walking tour with scandalous bar stories, classic cocktail history, and chances to buy drinks along the way.
“It was mid week so it was a private tour. Donald was informative and had a lot of suggestions.”
Afternoon French Quarter cocktail walk with a local guide: 4 stops, 3 classic cocktails, Peychaud’s Bitters, Absinthe, and jazz.
“Robi, our guide is probably the greatest guide, ever. His storytelling, weaving in stories with the cocktail drinks and tour, made the tour fun and exciting, from the first step to the last drink. He truly makes you feel like the most important guest in New Orleans.”
A 3-hour early-evening French Quarter cocktail history tour with 4 craft drinks, absinthe and Sazerac origins, and live jazz.
“This was one of the BEST tours I've EVER taken! Mike was so knowledgeable and fun! He taught us about the origins of cocktails, within and outside of New Orleans, while showing us the unique attributes of the town and history. The stops were at high-end comfortable and beautiful bars, and the cocktails were superb. I can't rank any higher than this one. Totally recommend!”
Sip history in a Crescent City speakeasy: learn classic cocktail techniques, make your own drink, and enjoy 3 cocktails plus snacks in 2 hours.
“I had the pleasure of taking a cocktail class with Tommy, and it was an absolutely excellent experience! From the start, his passion for mixology and his deep knowledge of crafted cocktails shined through. He not only demonstrated each sRead more”
A 90-minute French Quarter walking cocktail tour with award-winning guides, iconic stops, and to-go craft drinks for adults 21+.
“We had a great time with our tour guide, Kim. He was knowledgeable about NOLA, cocktails and history. More importantly, he quickly became a friend. Our time w him yesterday has definitely been the highlight of our trip to NOLA.”
A private 3-hour New Orleans food, cocktail, and kitchen tour with insider restaurant stops, behind-the-scenes access, and a small-group feel.
“Mark, our tour guide, was excellent. Knowledgeable, informative and very friendly. His knowledge of the restaurants, food and drinks that were native to NOLA was exemplary. His pointers for the rest of our trip were very helpful.”
A 4-hour New Orleans cooking class plus French Quarter cocktail walking tour, with two drinks included and recipes you can take home.
“we had a great time during the demonstration cooking class and then the following historic cocktail tour. I found our tour guide to be very knowledgeable and very pleasant and she made the experience very enjoyable. I would certainly recommend to friends. Kimberly did a great job”
