Fantastic New Orleans history through four walking cocktails…I’d do it all over again just for the Sazerac I get to drink while freshening up on my city’s history.
Sip and savor the history of New Orleans.
It’s the most unique walking tour the French Quarter has to offer!
Join culinary historian Elizabeth Pearce on a romp through the French Quarter as she regales you with the history of New Orleans, its people, and culture using some of its most famous (and infamous) drinks.
The Details
Everything you need to know about the tour
Experience the French Quarter’s most famous landmarks while you hear about the people who gave the city its rich character and sip on the drinks that carry their stories.
Notable stops along the way include:
- French Market
- Jackson Square
- St. Louis Cathedral
- Port of New Orleans.
This tour does not stop at any bars; however, the price includes several cocktails and punches, so you will never have to pull out your wallet to buy a drink!
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When can I take the tour?
Every Friday at 6:00 pm. and by appointment.
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Perfect. How long is it?
2 hours (roughly 1 mile)
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Cool. What's included?
You get a Sazerac, a Hurricane, St. Charles Hotel Punch, Praline liqueur, bottled water, and an unforgettable experience.
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Excellent! What's it cost?
$45 per person. (Sorry, but you must be 21 or older.)
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That's it?!? So where do we start?
The Cocktail Tour starts at 827 Toulouse, in the bar of Vacherie Restaurant (near the corner of Dauphine).
About Your Guide
The lovely and knowledgeable Ms. Elizabeth Pearce
Elizabeth Pearce is a Louisiana-native and culinary historian who specializes in telling the story of New Orleans through its food and drink, and the local customs that surround them.
Elizabeth got her start in 2008 as the first curator for the Southern Food and Beverage Museum, where she now serves as Beverage Curator. She is also an active writer, running a drinks blog called Open Tab. Look for her upcoming book, The French Quarter Drinking Companion in early September 2013.
For tour updates and promo codes, follow Elizabeth on Twitter.
Testimonials
The word on the streets... of the French Quarter
The Cocktail Tour isn’t just for drinkers: in addition to fascinating New Orleans cocktail lore, Elizabeth provides equally fascinating historical, cultural, and even architectural context that makes the two hours pass like minutes. Her knowledge is encyclopedic and her enthusiasm is infectious. Her drinks are good, too!
The Cocktail Tour was well informed and highly entertaining. You also get better cocktails than you would in most bars.
Elizabeth is one of my favorite people to share a drink with.
I have always enjoyed the delicious cocktails that New Orleans is famous for, but Elizabeth Pearce’s encyclopedic knowledge of the subject makes me feel more connected to the town and it’s history.
A spirited jaunt through the heart of the French Quarter inspired by brilliant storytelling and fueled by some pretty darn good drinks. Whether you be a bartender, a cocktail nerd, a local, a tourist, or just someone who loves this city and our rich drinking culture, the Cocktail Tour will prove to be an afternoon well spent.
While anyone can stroll through the French Quarter with a drink in hand, Elizabeth Pearce mixes history and folklore with a heap of personality to create an unforgettable experience. I tell every friend that they must jump on one of her tours to truly appreciate the drinks for which NOLA is famous.
A gem of a tour… Elizabeth is a wealth of knowledge as she guides you deep into New Orlean’s history through the unique perspective of the city’s cocktails. I would highly recommend this tour not only to tourists but to locals as well.
…so what are you waiting for?
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Other Tours
French Quarter Culinary Tour
Elizabeth takes you through the French Quarter as she shares with you the story of New Orleans through its unique cuisine. This tour stops at many historic landmarks, and it includes a taste of many iconic dishes and ingredients that have come to define Creole cuisine: gumbo, red beans and rice, bread pudding, and pralines.
For rates and availability, send Elizabeth a message.
Official SAZERAC Cocktail Tour
Experience the unique history of New Orleans through one of the city’s most iconic drinks: the Sazerac. Meander through the streets of the French Quarter as you hear the story of the ingredient, people, and cultures who contributed to making of this storied cocktail.
For rates and availability, send Elizabeth a message.