The 9 Best New Orleans Drinks Tours

1.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

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

Walk from Red Fish Grill to Cane & Table with guides such as Meg, Ben, and Gary, tasting gumbo, muffuletta, jambalaya, pralines, plantains, hot sauces, and four full-size cocktails. The 21-plus tour covers about four hours, with a vegetarian option but no vegan, dairy-free, or gluten-free menu.

“Ben was an amazing guide, his enthusiasm, knowledge, and ability to engage the group made this an excellent experience. The food tastings and drinks were outstanding and we felt like honored guests at each restaurant location.”

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2.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend three hours on Frenchmen Street with a guide such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay. Visit several live-music clubs, skip lines with VIP wristbands, hear local music stories, enjoy one Louisiana cocktail, browse the art market, and return to the starting point.

“Pandi was a lot of fun and well organized. She gave us info about each band before we went in. Really enjoyed it.”

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

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at Patrick’s Bar Vin at 5pm for a three-hour French Quarter walk with four cocktails at four venues. Expect Sazeracs, a Roffignac, absinthe stories, local history, and practical nightlife tips from guides such as Beth, Gary, Meg, and John.

“Beth was a wealth of knowledge and wit! She was engaging and was able to speak to local hotspots outside the planned tour! After we parted ways with Beth our group stayed together for a few more bars - met some fantastic people and we all vibed!”

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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 p.m. for a three-hour walk through the French Quarter and Riverwalk. With guides such as Jack, Craig, Nate, Rob, and Milton, you’ll sample four foods and four cocktails at four stops, with menus and restaurants changing by date.

“My son and I just got in from this amazing tour. Our tour guide Jack was beyond words! I wasn’t quite sure what to expect but not only did we get to try all the local cuisine and cocktails but we got a history lesson as well!! my son CHRIS and I did this together and so far it’s been the best part of our trip to New Orleans! We just arrived yesterday and this really started us on such a high! He is so knowledgeable and knows everybody!! You can tell he is well loved and I see why!!!!! I will take this tour every time I come back…”

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5.Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour

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

Join Doctor Gumbo Tours for a four-hour French Quarter food and cocktail walk with stops at Red Fish Grill, Napoleon House, Tableau, and Cane & Table. You’ll sample six generous dishes and four cocktails, including gumbo, pralines, a Hurricane, a French 75, and a daiquiri.

“We really liked the diversity and quality of places. The guide really provided exceptional knowledge on the food, drinks, area, and history.”

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6.True Crime Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 110 reviews · from $37

Follow guides such as Jamie, Wes, Bubby, Gomez, and Richard through the French Quarter, stopping at local bars while hearing stories about the Axeman, JFK assassination links, and notorious New Orleans murders. Drinks cost extra, and the route may change.

“We did a true crime tour with Wes, super cool, very educated, and super fun! Don’t do the hurricane (no really, do the hurricane!) Thank you Wes!!!!! Wes’s is a super cool kid and knows how to have a good time. Loooooovvve!!”

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7.Afternoon Cocktail Walking Tour with Drinks

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 54 reviews · from $68

Follow a licensed local guide through four French Quarter bars, from the Court of Two Sisters to Fritzel’s. Along the way, hear stories of Antoine Peychaud, absinthe, Creole culture, and New Orleans cocktails while enjoying three included drinks. Guides may include Robi, Kate, Brian, or Sandi.

“My wife and I went on this tour and it really was the highlight of our trip. The pubs/restaurants we visited with the history behind them were fascinating. But the biggest plus was our guide, Sandy. She was absolutely charming and really made the tour. Her background stories of the Creoles and other anecdotes gave this a unique New Orleans' flavor. You are lucky to have her!”

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8.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 culture. Taste four drinks, including rum punch, Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, Pimm’s Cup, Ojen Frappé, or Roffignac, while guides such as Beth, Mike, Ben, Lindsay, and Cat explain the stories behind them.

“amazing tour guide and solid cocktails! learning the history as we went was awesome. and the bartenders did an amazing job! anyone who appreciates a well built cocktail will love this tour”

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9.Guided Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $15Best value

Spend one hour at Roulaison Distillery with an English-speaking guide such as Andrew, learning about sugar cane, fermentation, distillation, and aging. Meet the rum makers, see the working facility, and taste five on-site rums, including special releases, in a small group of up to eight.

“This was a highly educational tour of rum and an extremely delicious tasting of New Orleans rum. Highly recommend to do an activity off the beaten path. It will not disappoint! For all rum lovers, this is a fun activity.”

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