New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour in the French Quarter
by Gray Line New Orleans
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This 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour takes place in New Orleans’ French Quarter, focusing on the city’s original craft cocktail history. The tour begins at the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office on the Mississippi River. Participants walk through historic streets featuring French and Spanish Colonial architecture while visiting 3 to 4 well-known bars and restaurants. The guide explains the origins and stories behind classic cocktails, including the Sazerac, which dates back to 1850. One stop is the Carriageway Bar at the Court of Two Sisters, a location known for its 130-year-old wisteria vine and history since 1726. Near St. Louis Cathedral, the group visits a former pirate hangout to sample Absinthe, a herbal spirit linked to artists and writers. At Peychaud's, guests learn about Antoine Peychaud, who created Peychaud’s Bitters, an essential ingredient in the Sazerac cocktail. Alcoholic drinks are included at each stop. For those who select the upgraded option, the tour concludes with a 30-minute visit to Fritzel's European Jazz Bar, where live jazz performances by prominent New Orleans musicians take place. The tour is led by an expert local guide and is limited to participants aged 21 and older.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter
The tour begins at the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office on the Mississippi River in the French Quarter. Participants walk through historic streets featuring French and Spanish Colonial architecture. The guide explains the origins of cocktails and tells the story of the Sazerac, dating back to 1850, while visiting several bars and restaurants.
120 min
Court of Two Sisters’ Carriageway Bar
Guests enter the Carriageway Bar through gates crafted in Spain and blessed by Queen Isabella. This location is part of a restaurant famous for its jazz brunch and a courtyard shaded by a 130-year-old wisteria vine. The site has been active since 1726.
St. Louis Cathedral
Near the intersection of two cobblestone alleys close to St. Louis Cathedral, the tour visits a historic pirate hangout. Here, participants sample Absinthe, a green herbal spirit known as the “green fairy,” associated with creativity among artists, poets, and musicians.
Peychaud's
At Peychaud's, the former home of Antoine Peychaud, guests learn about the Creole apothecary who invented Peychaud’s Bitters. This herbal bitters became a key ingredient in the Sazerac, recognized as America’s first cocktail and New Orleans’ official drink.
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
Available only with the upgraded option, the tour ends at Fritzel's European Jazz Bar. This venue features live jazz performances from leading New Orleans musicians and attracts jazz fans worldwide. Guests may stay for the show before walking to nearby French Quarter restaurants for dinner.
30 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour in the French Quarter
by Gray Line New Orleans
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$56Overview
This 2 to 2.5-hour walking tour takes place in New Orleans’ French Quarter, focusing on the city’s original craft cocktail history. The tour begins at the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office on the Mississippi River. Participants walk through historic streets featuring French and Spanish Colonial architecture while visiting 3 to 4 well-known bars and restaurants. The guide explains the origins and stories behind classic cocktails, including the Sazerac, which dates back to 1850. One stop is the Carriageway Bar at the Court of Two Sisters, a location known for its 130-year-old wisteria vine and history since 1726. Near St. Louis Cathedral, the group visits a former pirate hangout to sample Absinthe, a herbal spirit linked to artists and writers. At Peychaud's, guests learn about Antoine Peychaud, who created Peychaud’s Bitters, an essential ingredient in the Sazerac cocktail. Alcoholic drinks are included at each stop. For those who select the upgraded option, the tour concludes with a 30-minute visit to Fritzel's European Jazz Bar, where live jazz performances by prominent New Orleans musicians take place. The tour is led by an expert local guide and is limited to participants aged 21 and older.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter
The tour begins at the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office on the Mississippi River in the French Quarter. Participants walk through historic streets featuring French and Spanish Colonial architecture. The guide explains the origins of cocktails and tells the story of the Sazerac, dating back to 1850, while visiting several bars and restaurants.
120 min
Court of Two Sisters’ Carriageway Bar
Guests enter the Carriageway Bar through gates crafted in Spain and blessed by Queen Isabella. This location is part of a restaurant famous for its jazz brunch and a courtyard shaded by a 130-year-old wisteria vine. The site has been active since 1726.
St. Louis Cathedral
Near the intersection of two cobblestone alleys close to St. Louis Cathedral, the tour visits a historic pirate hangout. Here, participants sample Absinthe, a green herbal spirit known as the “green fairy,” associated with creativity among artists, poets, and musicians.
Peychaud's
At Peychaud's, the former home of Antoine Peychaud, guests learn about the Creole apothecary who invented Peychaud’s Bitters. This herbal bitters became a key ingredient in the Sazerac, recognized as America’s first cocktail and New Orleans’ official drink.
Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
Available only with the upgraded option, the tour ends at Fritzel's European Jazz Bar. This venue features live jazz performances from leading New Orleans musicians and attracts jazz fans worldwide. Guests may stay for the show before walking to nearby French Quarter restaurants for dinner.
30 min
Meeting point
Gray Line Lighthouse on the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River)
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.