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Stop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
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.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: The Court of Two Sisters, 613 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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.
Stop At: St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Aly, New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
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.
Stop At: Peychaud's, 727 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130-2127
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.
Stop At: Fritzel's European Jazz Bar, 733 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3145
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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Gray Line New Orleans, Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
04:00 PM
2 hours 30 minutes(approx.)
Returns to original departure point
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
Due to the historic nature of the tour, some venues are not accessible to guests traveling in wheelchairs. Special arrangements can be made with your tour guide at the beginning of the tour.
Wheelchair accessible
Minimum age is 21 years
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
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
Posted By : chrisrC5845KE
Had a great time! Latoya was friendly, knowledgeable and entertaining. Definitely worth the money and would recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-04-23
Posted By : ashleypF7181WR
We enjoyed this tour as part of a bachelorette party weekend! It was the perfect late afternoon activity, and Bob S. was very personable and engaging. The Ramos gin fizz at Bourbon O' Bar was the favorite drink of our group (and well-shaken for 6 minutes). We returned the next day for a second round!
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Posted On : 2024-04-13
Posted By : Kristina_M
Robi was excellent. Tons of knowledge and passion for the city! Great drinks and stories behind the cocktails.
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Posted On : 2024-04-12
Posted By : Sherilyn_B
I’ve done several tours in New Orleans and my traveling partner has done many worldwide, and we agreed that this was the BEST tour we’ve ever done. Latoya was an incredible guide, and we had so much fun with our small group. The included drinks were nice, but the recommendations for the additional purchases were spot-on. We loved learning about the history of both New Orleans and the local cocktails!
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Posted On : 2024-04-02
Posted By : christopher_b
We went to some cool bars (5) some places I’d never been before, and had some spectacular cocktails, met cool people from all over the country and learned a lot about the history of NOLA. Roni was a terrific guide. I highly recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-03-28
Posted By : Cindy_T
We had a fun group and hanging out at Fritzels was the highlight. Second floor gallery!!! The absynthe tea suggestion was perfect!
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Posted On : 2024-03-19
Posted By : Bethany_N
Bob S. was an abosutely amazing tour guides. I have been on a lot of guided tours in cities all over the US and this one was my favorite.
The staff at Arnaulds was very rude to Bob and he handeled it with grace, referenced a historical fact they mentioned later, and didn’t let that sour the guest experience.
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Posted On : 2024-03-16
Posted By : ghosttourgal
Took the Original Craft Cocktail tour with Robi. 3 drinks were include and 2 were an option to purchase. First drink was near where we started at Gray Lines-Natchez Jazz Punch. 2. Bayou Bash at Court of Two Sisters. 3. Sazerac at Peychaud’s. 4 Green Fairy (absinthe) at a bar in Pirate’s Alley. 5. Moscow Mule at Fritzel’s This tour is worth every penny. Robi was entertaining and receptive to questions. Lots of information learned. It’s not a pub crawl! Tip your guide!
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Posted On : 2024-03-14
