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15 New Orleans Bar Crawls Worth the Hangover

35 tours  ·  from $15 a head

Open containers are legal, which makes the street part of the bar. The 15 below cover the French Quarter crawls, the cocktail history walks and the haunted ones, priced and timed.

New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops - Walking the French Quarter between drinks
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New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

1.New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Spend two hours walking New Orleans with guides such as Dalvin, Dane, Anderson, or Adelle, hearing bawdy tales of murder, adultery, brothels, and ghosts. You will visit historic French Quarter sites and stop at three bars, including former brothel May Baily’s Place. The tour is for ages 21 and up, with drinks purchased separately.

“Very entertaining and packed with tons of knowledge about lewd local ho-story. We had some delicious drinks as well to heighten the experience and got tips about other local spots to check out. Well worth it, especially on our first night in NOLA.”

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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

2.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

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

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

3.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

4.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

5.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

6.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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New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl - What happens at the first bar
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New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

7.New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start at 8 p.m. in the French Quarter for a three to seven-hour night of bars, clubs, party games, drink specials, and included shots. Hosts such as Dominique and Jason have brought strong energy to the evening, which can include Coyote Ugly, karaoke, and a final club stop. Expect a social group experience, not a quiet cocktail tour.

“The guide was awesome, had activities at each bar. The bigger the group the more fun it was. It also great they had a second person stay at the end of the line of people to help make sure nobody got lost.”

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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

8.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

9.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

10.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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New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl w/ Shots & Souvenir Cup - The French Quarter walk to Bourbon Street
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New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl w/ Shots & Souvenir Cup

11.New Orleans Bourbon Street Bar Crawl w/ Shots & Souvenir Cup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

This two-hour crawl starts at Coyote Ugly with a welcome shot, drinking games, and a Crawl Cup, then heads through the French Quarter to four Bourbon Street venues. Guides such as Jason, Josh, Ben Wah, and Autumn lead the group. Choose a daytime band-focused crawl or an evening DJ and nightclub-style outing.

“Fun time, great host! Even though you couldn’t choose your own shots it was fun. We played games at each shop and the group we were with was fun!”

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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

12.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

13.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

14.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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New Orleans: VIP Bar and Club Crawl Tour with Free Shots - Starting at the purple check-in table
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New Orleans: VIP Bar and Club Crawl Tour with Free Shots

15.VIP Bar and Club Crawl Tour with Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

Spend three hours moving through four New Orleans bars and party venues with an English-speaking guide, VIP entry, free shots, drink specials, and games such as flip cup. Jason is one named guide praised for his friendly, fun approach. Bring valid ID, sign the waiver before arrival, and dress without a sleeveless shirt.

“Jason was the Best Tour Guide! He was pleasant and Fun all wrapped in one! The tour its self was also good! Definitely worth the money! You get drinks and the turn up together! I’d definitely do it again !”

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