New Orleans Craft Cocktail Walking Tour
Overview
New Orleans has long been a muse with an unquenchable taste for revelry, muddling sophistication and fancy in equal parts. It’s no wonder the cocktail scene began early…1850 to be exact. Drink in her rich history as you explore the French Quarter, where the hour is always happy.
Enter the Court of Two Sisters’ Carriageway Bar through the charm gates, wrought in Spain and blessed by Queen Isabella. Now a restaurant world famous for its jazz brunch and courtyard canopied by a 130 year old wisteria vine, the block has maintained a lively history since 1726.
Relax in the former residence* of Antoine Peychaud, the Creole apothecary who prescribed and dispensed his patented herbal Peychaud’s Bitters, which would later become the key ingredient in the Sazerac, America’s first cocktail and the official cocktail of New Orleans.
At the intersection of two cobblestone alleys in the shadows of the St. Louis Cathedral, is a legendary pirate hangout. There you’ll meet the “green fairy” known as Absinthe, the mystical herbal elixir that induced intoxicating creativity in many authors, artists, poets and musicians.
There’s nothing like soul-stirring jazz to raise your spirits. Your tour ends on a high note at Fritzel's, not your typical dive bar. This jazz pub features the who’s who of New Orleans jazz, drawing jazz aficionados from around the world. You're welcome to stay for the show, then walk to dinner at one of many fine French Quarter restaurants nearby.
Come see why New Orleans is #MoreThanBourbonStreet.
Tour departs daily at 4pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure time.
Please meet your tour guide at 400 Toulouse Street New Orleans, LA 70130 at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour time.
*Note that beginning on March 1, 2023 the stop at Peychaud's will be replaced with Arnaud's and will include a viewing of the historic restaurant's Mardi Gras Museum.
Please note, Gray Line New Orleans partners with a dozen locally owned establishments for this tour and reserves the right to substitute locations and cocktails based on nightly events.
Additional Information
Please note
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Guests must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure at 400 Toulouse Street and check in with a ticket agent at the ticket office.
- In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
- Please dress comfortably as this is a walking tour!
- Due to the historic nature of the tour, some venues are not accessible to guests traveling in wheelchairs. Special arrangements can be made with your tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity upon arrival.
What to bring :
Valid ID/Driver's License
Highlights
- Toulouse Street Wharf
- Carriageway Bar at the Court of Two Sisters Restaurant
- Peychaud's Cocktail Bar & Courtyard in the Maison de Ville
- Pirate's Alley Cafe & Old Absinthe House
- Fritzel's European Jazz Pub
- Relax and enjoy a cocktail and a Jazz Show before heading off to dinner after your tour ends. There are many of our great New Orleans restaurants within walking distance!
What's included
- Entry or admission fee
- 2.5 hour guided walking tour with a local, licensed guide
- 4 stops at iconic French Quarter establishments
- 3 classic cocktails, including taxes and service gratuities
- Tip or gratuity
- Tour guide gratuity (optional)
- Additional beverages are available for purchase
Cancellation policy
None Refundable
