New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
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About This Tour in New Orleans
Why Visit New Orleans?
New Orleans, USA offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, New Orleans provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.
Getting to New Orleans
You can reach New Orleans, USA by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. From the airport, you can take a taxi, rideshare service (Uber, Lyft), or public transportation to reach the city center. Many hotels also offer shuttle services, and rental cars are widely available for exploring the area.
What's Included
- 4 cocktails
- 4 venues
- Local Guide
What's Not Included
- Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
Additional Information
- 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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Meeting and Pickup
Meeting Point
MeetWe meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
End Point
We typically end the tour at the Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located at 730 Bourbon St.
Pickup Information
Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point
Itinerary
Tour Itinerary
Meet your guide inside Patrick's Bar Vin, a... 45 minutes
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.
Next, turn the corner to visit SoBou, where... 45 minutes
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.
Travel along beautiful Royal Street to the hippest...
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.
Pass by one of America's oldest active Catholic...
Pass by one of America's oldest active Catholic churches en route to Pirate's Alley.
Then continue to your final destination of the... 35 minutes
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!).
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What is the cancellation policy?
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