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The Better Bar Crawl: New Orleans French Quarter Cocktails & History Tour

About this Experience

What you'll do:

Rethink the drink with a tour of the vibrant French Quarter cocktail scene and a guide who will help you experience the neighborhood like a local! Take a walking tour of the French Quarter and safely explore this iconic area's architecture & over 300 years of stories that made this culture special. Enjoy iconic cocktails at 3 bars and 1 food stop for a bite, while you learn the captivating history of how these drinks became part of the fabric of our city's fascinating story. Avoid the tourist traps and discover some of the best bartenders in the city, hand-picked for the iconic variety of New Orleans' historic cocktail culture- Sazeracs, Hurricanes, Daiquiris and more, there is something for everyone. GREAT fun for groups, bachelor/bachelorette parties and birthday trips to explore early in your visit.

Why we love it for your party:

  • All-inclusive so you can sit back & enjoy- everything is included in your ticket: food, drinks, tax & server tips

  • See recommended small businesses and avoid the tourist traps - browse local shops with your in-the-know guide

  • Ditch the stress- your guide does all the planning for starting a great night out so you don’t have to

  • Never a dull moment- from your first walking drink to drinking at the balcony overlooking Jackson Square hearing music in the streets, it’ll be a bar crawl you'll remember

  • Laid-back look into history and culture- hear fascinating and fun stories about our 300+ year history

  • Plenty of recommendations- get insight into all the best spots from your guide for the rest of your trip

About this experience partner:

Born and raised in New Orleans, Michelle started Bon Moment food tours to support local businesses and share our unique history through world-class hospitality, food, and drinks. Our walking tours deliver the best flavors of New Orleans while providing an authentic and intimate experience that only a local can provide. If you want to get to know New Orleans, I'm your guide — if it's your first visit to New Orleans or your 100th, I guarantee a Bon Moment ("good time")!

Additional information:

  • Be sure to hydrate and eat a little before the tour

  • The tour is about a mile of walking in total, so wear comfy shoes & bring anything you need for the weather — our tours go in all weather. We end on the other side of the French Quarter- we do not end back at the tour meeting location.

  • While your ticket includes gratuity for all our restaurants, tips for your tour guide are always appreciated!

  • The food stop is fitting for most dietary restrictions and allergies: we will try to accommodate gluten-free guests but feel free to bring a snack. Please let us know in advance if you have any questions so we can prepare the best experience.

  • Discounts on tickets for groups of 5+

  • Bring a valid ID. It's unlikely, but stops can deny entry without an ID- come prepared to drink.

Location

New Orleans, LA

639 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Cancellation Policy

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generous Cancellation Policy

Full refund on cancellations with 7+ days notice. No refund within 7 day window.

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