Stop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana

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, Louisiana 70116

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, Louisiana 70130

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, Louisiana 70116

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.

• Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
• Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
• Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
• Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)
• Departure Time: 04:00 PM
• Return Details: Returns to original departure point
  

• Guided New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour
• 4 stops at iconic French Quarter establishments
• Local taxes
• 3 classic cocktails, including taxes and service gratuities
• Gratuities
• Additional beverages are available for purchase

• Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
• Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
• A Smile!

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• 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.
• Minimum age is 21 years

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.