French Quarter Cocktail Tour: Historical Bars & Drinks

A morning through New Orleans' oldest bars, one cocktail in hand

A guided tour of the French Quarter's most historical bars in New Orleans, where you visit top cocktail venues, learn the neighborhood's bar scene, and receive one complimentary drink. The tour runs two hours with a live English-speaking guide and suits all fitness levels; minimum age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit historical bars in French Quarter

• Visit historical bars in French Quarter

The Experience

The French Quarter's bar history is written into its streets, and this tour moves through it stop by stop. You visit some of the most historical bars in the neighborhood—the ones locals know and travelers miss—learning how each one fits into New Orleans' cocktail story. A live guide leads the way, pointing out where the best restaurants and bars cluster, what makes each venue matter, and what drinks define the place. One complementary cocktail is included, so you taste the craft instead of just hearing about it.

Two hours is the shape of the day. You move through the French Quarter on foot, stopping at venues that have shaped how the city drinks. The guide speaks English and keeps the pace steady enough for all fitness levels. Wheelchair accessibility is built in—all areas and surfaces work for mobility devices, and service animals are welcome. Public transportation options sit nearby if you need them before or after.

What’s included

• One complementary cocktail at a stop along the route.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the way through the French Quarter's top historical bars.
• information about where the best restaurants and bars cluster in the neighborhood.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Taste of Nawlins Culinary History Tour

Is this one for you?The live English-speaking guide makes this tour work for anyone comfortable following commentary in English. If you want to understand the bars instead of just visiting them, the guide's knowledge of the neighborhood's cocktail history and current scene is what makes the difference.

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Top questions

What makes the bars on this tour different from the ones I'd find on my own?

The French Quarter Cocktail Tour visits the top historical bars in the neighborhood—venues with roots in New Orleans' cocktail scene that most travelers don't know to seek out. A live guide explains what each bar contributes to the city's drinking culture and where the best restaurants cluster nearby, so you understand the landscape instead of just moving through it.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, the minimum age is 21. You'll be tasting cocktails at each stop, so the tour is built for adults.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers the French Quarter on foot over two hours and suits all physical fitness levels. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

What's included in the price?

One complimentary cocktail is included in the tour. You'll taste it at one of the historical bars you visit, and the guide will explain what makes it worth ordering.