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The 15 Best Cocktail Bar Tours in New Orleans

24 tours  ·  from $15 a head

The 15 best cocktail bar tours in New Orleans you can book tonight, with what each costs, when it starts and who it suits. Number one is at the top for a reason.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour - Pepper Palace turns heat into a tasting lesson
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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

1.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160Our pick

Start at Red Fish Grill with gumbo and a Hurricane, then walk through the French Quarter for hot sauces, muffuletta, jambalaya, pralines, plantains, and up to four full-size cocktails. Guides such as Meg, Ben, Gary, and Dylan bring local stories to a small group of up to 16. Vegetarian meals are available, but not vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free.

“Ben was fantastic. Food and cocktails were great. He told history of Louisiana and explained all the items in the food and origins”

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New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour - Starting at the Mississippi River and entering the French Quarter
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New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

2.New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Walk the French Quarter with a local guide such as Val, Robi, Kimberly, or Katherine, stopping at historic bars and restaurants for New Orleans cocktails and stories. The $28 tour lasts about two hours to two and a half hours. Three cocktails are included with the upgraded option, while the standard option includes fewer drinks.

“Everyone in our group upgraded to the VIP package with three full size cocktails. The jazz club at the end is the real deal…great music. The tour guide Katherine was interesting and shared a lot of New Orleans history. Based on the tour description, we expected to go to three bar/restaurants and the jazz club. We actually went to five, which was excellent, however cocktails were cash and carry at the extra two establishments. We weren’t expecting to pay more during the tour. We could have chosen not to partake, but when in Rome… Be sure to eat and carb up before you go! Enjoy!”

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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter - The Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, and the old medicine cabinet
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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

3.New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours walking one mile through the French Quarter with a local guide such as Beth, Gary, Meg, John, or Kat. Enjoy four full cocktails at four bars, including a Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, and Roffignac, while learning how New Orleans shaped American drinking culture. Eat first and pace yourself.

“Beth was a lot of fun and very knowledgeable regarding the history of the different cocktails we drank.”

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French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl - What the four food tastings may include
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French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

4.French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet at the French Market at 5:00 pm for a three-hour French Quarter food and cocktail walk. You’ll sample four food tastings and four cocktails at changing stops such as Napoleon House, Cane & Table, Tujague’s, and Cafe du Monde. Guides including Jack, Craig, Nate, Rob, and Milton share local history and restaurant tips.

“Craig was awesome! The history he shared and the restaurant stops were fabulous. Highly recommend this tour. We me some life long friends.”

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New Orleans: Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour - Leah’s Pralines and the sweet side of Louisiana
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New Orleans: Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour

5.Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 4 hours · from $160

Spend four hours walking through the French Quarter with a local English-speaking guide such as Meg, Ben, Nate, or Gary. Taste six generous food samples and four craft cocktails, including gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, a Hurricane, Pimm’s Cup, French 75, and daiquiri. A vegetarian menu is available, but not vegan, gluten-free, or dairy-free.

“Meaghan was incredible! We learned so much and all the food and drinks were wonderful! Such an incredible and unforgettable experience!”

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Spirits: New Orleans Cocktail & Ghost Tour - Meeting John at 523 St Ann Street
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Spirits: New Orleans Cocktail & Ghost Tour

6.Spirits: New Orleans Cocktail & Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with guide John on a two-hour evening tour that links documented ghost stories, Voodoo, city history, and cocktail culture. You will visit about three bars, buy drinks separately, and hear stories drawn from local sources. The group is capped at 18 people and returns to 523 St Ann Street.

“It was an excellent tour! John has woven lore and history into informative and entertaining storytelling. He introduced us to locations we wouldn’t have found on our own. Along with the ghost stories, you get a fascinating lesson on libations and their history in New Orleans. One of my favorite things on our trip. Highly recommend!”

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New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour - Leaving the School for the French Quarter
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New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

7.New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $105

Start with a two-hour New Orleans School of Cooking demonstration led by a local chef such as Eric, Dianne, or Michael. Sample gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and more, then walk the French Quarter with a drinks guide for three classic cocktails, including a Sazerac. You receive recipes and a spice packet, but this is not hands-on cooking.

“The chef was very knowledgeable about both the cooking and the culture/history. He was very entertaining also. The food that was prepared was absolutely delicious! Hopefully I can somewhat duplicate it.”

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Haunted French Quarter Original Cocktail Tour - Meeting Raffle at 5:00 pm on Decatur Street
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Haunted French Quarter Original Cocktail Tour

8.Haunted French Quarter Original Cocktail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 80 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $44

Start at 5:00 pm on Decatur Street for a two-hour walking tour of historic French Quarter bars. Guide Raffle, a French Quarter native, combines local cocktails, haunted stories, neighborhood history, and practical tips on food and nightlife. The tour ends where it begins, with drinks included in the $44 price.

“Raffle was our tour guide. He is one of the best tour guides I have ever had. Not only is he extremely knowledgeable of the history of the French Quarter, but he was he born and raised there. He is funny even what he is not trying to be. I cannot recommend Raffle enough. You will not be disappointed.”

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Scandalous Cocktail Hour Tour - Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and the city’s scandalous past
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Scandalous Cocktail Hour Tour

9.Scandalous Cocktail Hour Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $25

Start at 4:30 pm near Pat O’Brien’s for a 2.5-hour walk through New Orleans’ drinking and scandalous past. A local guide such as Leonce, Frank, or Dave may lead you to historic bars, brothels, and crime sites. Drinks cost extra, and the tour ends at a French Quarter location.

“A lot of walking but, fun, informative and entertaining! Saw places we'd not go into otherwise! Leonce was a great guide!”

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New Orleans: Afternoon Cocktail Walking Tour with Drinks - Court of Two Sisters and the first taste of old New Orleans
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New Orleans: Afternoon Cocktail Walking Tour with Drinks

10.Afternoon Cocktail Walking Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $68

Follow a local English-speaking guide through New Orleans’ French Quarter, stopping at four historic bars and restaurants tied to famous cocktails. You’ll taste three craft drinks, hear stories about Peychaud’s bitters, absinthe, Creole culture, and local characters, then finish near Fritzel’s jazz pub. Comfortable shoes are essential.

“Robi was a great historian. He knew a ton about Nola history as well as cocktails”

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New Orleans: Early Evening Cocktail History Tour - The 19th-century icehouse and the Sazerac question
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New Orleans: Early Evening Cocktail History Tour

11.Early Evening Cocktail History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $95

Meet your English-speaking guide at Patrick’s Bar Vin for a three-hour walk through French Quarter cocktail history. Taste four drinks, including rum punch, Sazerac or Brandy Crusta, Pimm’s Cup or Ojen Frappé, and Roffignac. Guides such as Beth, Mike, Cat, Lindsay, and Ben bring the stories to life. Food is not included, but the final bar has local dishes and jazz after 8pm.

“Highly recommend! Learned a lot, had a great time, and wonderful cocktails!”

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Sip History in the Crescent City Cocktail Making Class - Arriving at 2401 St Claude Ave
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Sip History in the Crescent City Cocktail Making Class

12.Sip History in the Crescent City Cocktail Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 32 reviews · from $67

Join Tommy Alchemy at a New Orleans speakeasy for a two-hour cocktail class built around local drinking history, classic recipes, and hands-on practice. You’ll watch demonstrations, enjoy three craft cocktails and bar snacks, then step behind the bar to mix one yourself using professional tools. The group can include up to 18 people.

“Tommy Alchemy was a great host. He was so unpretentious and shared all of his recipes. He is an artist for sure. This was such a fun class to take. I highly recommend it, especially if you want an intimate class that details the history of specific cocktails. The simple syrups were amazing (I even ended up ordering 3 of them). We learned so much and enjoyed the class. He even does industry days for his local bartenders and is working on getting everything certified organic. This is a must do!!!”

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New Orleans: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour - Gumbo, jambalaya, and a useful souvenir
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New Orleans: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

13.Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 16 reviews · 4 hours · from $105

Spend four hours pairing a New Orleans cooking demonstration with a guided French Quarter cocktail walk. Learn dishes such as gumbo and jambalaya, take home recipes and spices, then visit three or four bars for two included cocktails and stories about the Sazerac. The tour ends at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub.

“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”

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New Orleans Award Winning Cocktail Tour of the French Quarter - Antoine’s and the old restaurant tradition
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New Orleans Award Winning Cocktail Tour of the French Quarter

14.New Orleans Award Winning Cocktail Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $20

Walk the French Quarter for 90 minutes with a local guide, stopping near Antoine’s, Court of Two Sisters, and New Orleans Creole Cookery. Hear the stories behind the Sazerac, Hurricane, Prohibition, and voodoo cocktails. Drinks cost extra, and guides such as Kim and Charlie are known for adding plenty of New Orleans history.

“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.”

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Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure - Starting at the Omni Royal Orleans
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Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure

15.Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $272

Join Marc of Nola Detours for a private three-hour food and cocktail walk from the Omni Royal Orleans. Expect several restaurant tastings, historic New Orleans drinks, architecture, music, and a behind-the-scenes kitchen visit. Food is included, drinks cost extra, and Marc can shape the route around your interests.

“Marc is knowledgeable, friendly, and eager to share what and who he knows. We had a delightful progressive dinner through the French Quarter. We had cocktails at several iconic establishments, as well as delicious tastings. One stop was on a balcony overlooking Jackson Square, another in a lovely courtyard. He also not only gave us tips on where else to go for the rest of our trip but also made us a reservation for a Sunday jazz brunch, when we couldn't get in anywhere else. Truly a memorable experience, well worth the money.”

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