Discover the stories, flavours and traditions behind some of the city’s most famous drinks on a New Orleans cocktail walking tour through the historic French Quarter. Explore iconic bars, hear fascinating tales from the past and enjoy classic cocktails that helped shape New Orleans’ legendary drinking culture.

New Orleans is famous for its music, food and nightlife, and this tour combines all three. Accompanied by a knowledgeable local guide, you’ll stroll through the atmospheric streets of the French Quarter while learning about the people, places and drinks that made the city famous.

Discover the Birthplace of America’s Cocktails

Your New Orleans cocktail tour begins in the heart of the French Quarter. Visit historic establishments and hidden gems while hearing stories that date back hundreds of years.

Step inside the famous Court of Two Sisters, a historic site with a lively past dating back to 1726. Today, it is renowned for its jazz brunch and beautiful courtyard shaded by a magnificent wisteria vine.

You’ll also visit the former home of Antoine Peychaud, the Creole apothecary whose famous bitters became a key ingredient in the Sazerac, widely regarded as America’s first cocktail and the official cocktail of New Orleans.

Meet the Green Fairy

Explore one of the French Quarter’s legendary bars, once linked with pirates and colourful characters from New Orleans history. Here, you’ll discover Absinthe, known as the “Green Fairy”, the famous herbal spirit that inspired generations of artists, writers and musicians.

As you walk through the French Quarter, your guide will bring New Orleans history to life with stories of cocktails, jazz, pirates and local traditions.

Finish with Live Jazz

Your tour ends at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub, one of New Orleans’ most popular live music venues. Enjoy the atmosphere and perhaps stay to listen to some authentic New Orleans jazz before dinner at one of the many nearby French Quarter restaurants.

This is much more than a drinks tour. It is a journey through the history, culture and flavours that make New Orleans one of America’s most exciting cities.

New Orleans Cocktail Tour Highlights

• Explore the historic French Quarter
• Visit four iconic New Orleans establishments
• Enjoy three classic cocktails
• Learn about the history of the Sazerac
• Discover the story of Peychaud’s Bitters
• Experience the legend of Absinthe
• Hear stories of pirates, jazz and New Orleans history
• Visit the famous Court of Two Sisters
• Finish at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub
• Explore with an expert local guide
• Discover why New Orleans is more than Bourbon Street

Experience Includes

• Guided New Orleans cocktail walking tour
• Entry to four iconic French Quarter establishments
• Three classic cocktails
• Knowledgeable local guide
• Admission fees where applicable

Experience Excludes

• Additional drinks
• Gratuities for bartenders and mixologists

Departure Information

Departs: Daily, year-round (except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day)

Departure location: Toulouse Street, French Quarter

Start time: 4:00pm

Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours

Add This Experience to Your Tailor-Made Holiday

Add a New Orleans cocktail tour to your tailor-made Louisiana holiday and discover the city through its famous drinks, fascinating history and vibrant music scene.

From the Sazerac and Absinthe to historic bars and live jazz, this experience offers a unique introduction to the culture and character of New Orleans.