New Orleans: Afternoon Cocktail Walking Tour with Drinks
ID: GYG22819-24000
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:30 hours
Description
Drink in the rich history of New Orleans as you explore the French Quarter on a guided walking tour. Visit 4 iconic establishments and enjoy tastings of delicious original cocktails.
Welcome to entertainment at its finest. Your tour begins from Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River, where an experienced guide will entertain you with classic stories of the unique concoctions made famous here, and the characters that brought them to life.
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.
Highlights
- Visit 4 famous bars in the historic French Quarter
- Hear classic stories of New Orleans and her rich history
- Enjoy a guided walking tour with a local, licensed guide
- Taste some of the most infamous cocktails that originated in New Orleans
- Enjoy 3 classic cocktails along the way
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You must be 21 years of age or older to take this tour.
• Additional beverages are available for purchase along the tour route.
• This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes! During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing, caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.
• Due to the historic nature of the tour, some venues have steps and are not fully accessible to guests traveling in wheelchairs. Special arrangements can be made with your tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
• Please meet at the departure location 15 minutes prior to the start of the event.
Please arrive at the Gray Line Lighthouse - 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA - (behind Jax Brewery) at least 15 minutes prior to tour departure to exchange your voucher for a tour ticket.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
