New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
Doctor Gumbo Tours
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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!
Departure Point
- We meet inside Patrick's Bar Vin, located at 730 Bienville St, New Orleans
Return Details
- We typically end the tour at the Bourbon "O" Jazz Bar, located at 730 Bourbon St.
Duration
3 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: French Quarter
New Orleans, Louisiana
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Chartres Street
, , New Orleans, Louisiana
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.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Royal Street
Royal Street, , New Orleans, Louisiana
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.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St. Louis Cathedral
615 Pere Antoine Aly, , New Orleans, Louisiana
Pass by one of America's oldest active Catholic churches en route to Pirate's Alley.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Bourbon O
717 Orleans Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana
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!).
Duration: 35 minutes
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
- 4 cocktails
- 4 venues
- Local Guide
Exclusions
- Food (food is available for purchase at some stops)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Voucher Info
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