New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

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Duration:2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

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Let the good times roll as you discover the Big Easy’s vibrant drinking culture on the original cocktail walking tour of New Orleans. 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 in early 1850 to be exact. Drink in her rich history as you explore the French Quarter, where the hour is always happy. Try 3 different cocktails on your tour, one of them being the Sazerac, which was invented in New Orleans and is one of the city’s most iconic libations.

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Embark on your exploration of New Orleans’ cocktail culture from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, right on the Mississippi River in the city’s French Quarter. Your group of like-minded 21-and-up revelers will travel the neighborhood’s historic streets, ducking in and out of watering holes and restaurants in buildings that still stand as beautiful examples of French and Spanish Colonial Architecture. While it’s easy to get lost in the history of your surroundings, the real stars of the tour are the cocktails. Listen in as your guides reveal the stories behind each inventive libation and the characters that brought them to life. Learn the story of the Sazerac, which dates back to 1850.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.

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Posted By : Kim_S
The guide was amazing. We do wish the drinks could have been enjoyed in the A/C. It was hard to enjoy in the heat
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Posted On : 2024-07-01 10:15:34

Posted By : Scott_H
Wonderful time and would do it again! Robi was so knowledgeable and made us feel like a part of history the entire time! Drinks were also themed to the history
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Posted On : 2024-06-10 10:37:31

Posted By : Mandy_T
We were treated rudely and left early. Had to pay for 1/2 the drinks and weren’t procided any water or small snacks.
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 21:37:27

Posted By : Tim_J
Robert our tour guide was great. Very informative with an easy going communication style. He and this tour have been the highlight of our visit so far. Highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-05-24 17:09:28

Posted By : duanelb
This was a great tour; enjoyed the cocktails and Tim's stories. Would recommend this tour to anyone who likes some flavourful cocktails and a way to stroll through the French Quarter.
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Posted On : 2024-05-21 13:31:44

Posted By : K_R
Fun tour! Easy meet up. Our guide, LaToya was friendly and very entertaining! It was a great way to see the French quarter bars and restaurants and learn about New Orleans.
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Posted On : 2024-05-19 08:17:13

Posted By : Mike_B
Our tour guide Latoya was tons of fun and had plenty of great info about the area as well as the cocktails.
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Posted On : 2024-05-10 12:13:46

Posted By : 532angelab
Great introduction to NO. RONI was a wonderful guide. He had great stories and loved all the courtyards we sat in while enjoying our cocktails.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 10:32:17

Posted By : Lee S
Roni was our guide. He was fantastic. We learned a lot about local cocktails and also learned about New Orleans in general. He was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun. He has a real knack at remembering our names and engaging us. We had some terrific cocktails. Don’t miss this tour, and be sure to ask for Roni!
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 21:26:10

Posted By : MountainOak31
If you book this tour, go with LaToya! She was informed, eloquent and so engaging that none of us wanted the tour to end! You will not be disappointed!
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Posted On : 2024-04-24 04:54:58