The 4 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 $52Best value

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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