New Orleans

15 Best New Orleans Bar & Cocktail Tours

The cocktail crawls: the bars that invented the Sazerac, the Hurricane and the Vieux Carre, all within walking distance of each other, history included.

2.Steamboat Natchez VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Experience a luxurious jazz dinner cruise on the Mississippi with VIP treatment, private tour, and open bar options—perfect for a memorable New Orleans night.

★ 4.5

“The overall experience was awesome. The staff that took care of us was amazing. They had the whole night planned out for us.”

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4.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

Experience New Orleans' culinary and cocktail heritage with a 4-hour guided walking tour through the historic French Quarter, sampling up to 8 dishes and 4 drinks.

★ 5.0

“It was an ok experience. Mostly went to Brennan’s restaurants. It was very touristy and typical New Orleans food. Good for first timers. The tour itself was a bit hit and miss.”

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5.New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' cocktail culture with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour through historic French Quarter bars, tasting three classic drinks and hearing fascinating stories.

★ 4.5

“Everyone in our group upgraded to the VIP package with three full size cocktails. The jazz club at the end is the real deal…great music. The tour guide Katherine was interesting and shared a lot of New Orleans history. Based on the tour description, we…”

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6.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

Experience New Orleans' vibrant live music scene on a 3-hour VIP pub crawl through Frenchmen Street, with guided insights and a local vibe.

★ 4.5

“We had so much fun with this tour. We loved listening to Jazz in the clubs and bands found outside on Frenchman Street. Tour guide provided history and made sure we were taken care of through the night.”

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9.New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore New Orleans' haunted French Quarter on this lively pub crawl, visiting historic bars and hearing ghost stories—all while enjoying drinks.

★ 4.6

“DJ was the best part of the tour, honestly. His candor and humor, coupled with his passion for history, truly molded this experience for my friends and I. The drinks were good and the bars were pretty crowded, but he delivered a worthwhile, educational, and…”

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10.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party

Discover New Orleans' haunted history on this lively ghost tour and pub crawl. Explore haunted bars, hear chilling tales, and enjoy a drink with fellow adventurers.

★ 5.0

“The tour was absolutely wonderful! Clarissa was so energetic and informative. She took very good care of our group, even hanging out afterwards and showing us some wonderful music stops. Our group loved learning about the history of New Orleans with a ghostly spin!”

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12.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

Explore New Orleans' haunted side with a 2-hour pub crawl, mixing local bars, ghost stories, and lively atmosphere for a memorable night.

★ 4.5

“Our guide was very unenthusiastic, so wasn’t much fun. H seemed bored. We had better time by ourselves. Party of 8.”

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14.New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

Experience New Orleans’ nightlife with this VIP bar and club crawl. Skip lines, enjoy drinks, games, and meet fellow travelers for a memorable night out.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Jason was sooooo much fun!! His energy was everything!! I would definitely do this tour again when I visit.”

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