Urban Adventures New Orleans

New Orleans Cocktail Tour
from $89

Enjoy some classy cocktails in New Orleans' famous French Quarter and get to grips with the city's outstanding cocktail culture. Avoid the tourist traps and visit a heady mix of famous spots, historic haunts and hidden gems with us. You'll learn about cocktail folklore and hear stories about the 'The Big Easy,' both old and new, as you sip away at our favorite local concoctions. By the end of this thirst-quenching tour, Urban Adventures is sure to provide you with all the information you need to know about New Orleans drinking culture!

New Orleans Cocktail Tour Highlights

• Understand how folklore and cocktails collide as you try one of the city's most famous drinks
• Witness the beauty and skill that goes into making one of the city's most delicious libations — the Ramos Gin Fizz — and then get a taste of this magical drink
• Drink like a local and wander through the picturesque French Quarter with a drink in hand
• Sample the Sazerac cocktail, a classic concoction invented here almost 200 years ago
• Go beyond Bourbon Street and visit historic bars once frequented by pirates, military generals and famous writers

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, five cocktail samples and a small snack. Cocktail portions vary throughout the tour.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Duration: 2.5 hours

Starting time: 2:00 p.m.

Ending point: The end point is in a central location, close to Jackson Square.

Meeting point: Jackson Square (next to Andrew Jackson statue), 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. View on Google Maps.

  Full Itinerary

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

In a town bearing witness to many hangovers and a place where it's socially acceptable to drink at any time of day, it's no surprise New Orleans has a wide range of delicious dessert-like cocktails. On this tour, we visit one of your guide's favorite bars and taste a drink so good you'll forget there's alcohol in it.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you are in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Child Policy: Travelers under the age of 21 are not allowed on this tour.

Last but not least, we visit one of the classiest establishments in New Orleans to try one of the city's most esteemed drinks, the Ramos Gin Fizz. You'll learn why this drink is original and exclusive to New Orleans and witness your expert bartender making it. After your first sip, you'll truly understand why New Orleans has been called, "the cradle of civilized drinking."

Office phone number: +1 (504) 617 4391 Email address: [email protected]

Next up, we sample the 'official cocktail of New Orleans': the Sazerac. One of the first cocktails ever invented, it's definitely tasty enough to stand the test of time. We also touch upon the topic of how medicine influenced Sazerac and other cocktails, too.

From here, we taste another classic New Orleans invention, while exploring some of the oldest bars and restaurants in the French Quarter. We also get a behind-the-scenes peek into a courtyard oasis, a stunning hidden feature that makes these buildings special, giving well-known customers a classy room to drink in, hidden away from plain sight.

For our first stop we travel back to the 1700s and visit a bar which used to entertain some of the most eccentric characters in New Orleans history. Here, we taste a famous drink of the city and learn how it has influenced New Orleans drinking culture today.

This tour features a couple of cocktails which include dairy ingredients such as eggs and/or milk. Discounts are available for vegans or people with lactose-intolerance, and the guide can assist with recommendations for customers to purchase his/her own drinks during the tour. Email us at [email protected] for more information.

You'll begin your tour in the most iconic spot in New Orleans, Jackson Square. From here, the best and most historic bars of The French Quarter are all within a stone's throw. Don't expect to spend much time on Bourbon Street though. While it has its place in New Orleans nightlife, we go beyond the tourist trail to show you what really makes New Orleans cocktail culture unique.

To conclude the tour, your guide can suggest even more great local creations so you can continue your tour of the extensive New Orleans cocktail trail.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, five cocktail samples and a small snack. Cocktail portions vary throughout the tour.

French Quarter Food Tour

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA's top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to some delectable hidden gems, you'll leave with not only a full stomach and a smile, but a greater understanding of how New Orleans food, culture and history all go hand-in-hand.

French Quarter Food Tour Highlights

• Experience the flavors of America's oldest public market
• Sample traditional delicacies, only available in Cajun country
• Taste New Orleans' rich multicultural history through its mouth-watering cuisine
• Discover why the local's favorite French doughnut is also the messiest
• Appreciate New Orleans' clash of cultures with a cup of gumbo, the city's most controversial dish

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide and food samples. Please note: food options and portion sizes will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.

  Exclusions

Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide.

  Schedule

Meeting point: Washington Artillery Park, 768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116. View on Google Maps.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Starting time: 10:30 a.m.

Ending point: A central location in the French Quarter near Jackson Square

  Full Itinerary

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you are placed in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Before you go, don't forget to ask your local guide for more tips on where to eat and what else to do during your stay in New Orleans.

Office phone number: +1 (504) 617 4391 Email address: [email protected]

Finally, we finish off with a sweet treat made from locally grown sugarcane and the region's abundant pecans. No room for more? Don't worry, they don't call it the Big Easy for nothing. You can take your praline to-go and indulge when your sweet tooth kicks in.

Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select 'child' above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you'll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.

From the French Market, you'll embark on the picturesque streets of the French Quarter where your guide takes you to some of their favorite palate-pleasing spots. You'll sample both a classic New Orleans dish, as well as a delicacy that you've probably never seen outside Cajun country. With an abundance of seafood, a fertile eco-system within the bayou and a history of spice trading, you'll begin to realize why everything here tastes so good!

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide and food samples. Please note: food options and portion sizes vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included is equal to a full meal.

Exclusions: Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide.

Next we head to The French Market, the site of America's oldest public market. Historically a place of diversity with products and people from all walks of life, today The French Market is a modern yet unique culinary space. We'll be sure to stop for a local bite and get to know some of the colorful personalities who call this city home.

This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during the tour. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

On this tour, you'll have the chance to try a dish that sparks more controversy amongst chefs than any other in New Orleans: gumbo. Learn how hundreds of years of history has shaped this recipe and how it can vary from restaurant to restaurant.

Do you have an affinity for the spicier side? Then adopt the 'when-in-Rome' attitude and unleash some of Louisiana's hottest and tastiest sauces on your taste buds. This is the birthplace of Tabasco, after all.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point! Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began — the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, you'll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences and new ingredients to the USA through its ports.

As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To wake up your taste buds, we'll indulge in New Orleans' most iconic breakfast pastry, the beignet. While it looks hard to pronounce, it's definitely not hard to love. Just make sure you watch the direction of the wind or else you might find yourself covered in powdered, sugary goodness!

Total New Orleans Tour: Food, Cocktails & Jazz
from $225

Experience everything that 'The Big Easy' has to offer on this unique total day tour. Dig into the delicious flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA's top foody destinations, enjoy some classy cocktails in the famous French Quarter and hear all about the origins of jazz before visiting a few of our favorite local jazz clubs. By the end of this all-encompassing tour, you'll be hooked on gin and jazz and a bona fide expert on North America's Mardi Gras city!

Total New Orleans Tour: Food, Cocktails & Jazz Highlights

• Taste New Orleans' rich multicultural history through its mouthwatering cuisine
• Enjoy a beer on us while enjoying the talents of some of the city's best musicians
• Go beyond Bourbon Street and visit historic bars once frequented by pirates, military generals and famous writers
• Discover the origins of jazz as you take a scenic stroll around beautiful Louis Armstrong park
• Understand how folklore and cocktails collide as you sample some of the city's most infamous drinks

  Inclusions

This tour is a combination of three of our most popular tours, the New Orleans Food Tour, the New Orleans Cocktail Tour and the New Orleans Jazz Tour.

  Exclusions

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food samples, five cocktail samples, small snack, one beer and one streetcar ticket (if applicable). Food options and portion sizes vary — the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal. Cocktail portions vary throughout the tour.

  Schedule

Starting time: 10:30 a.m.

Duration: 9.5 hours

Meeting point: Washington Artillery Park, 768 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116. View on Google Maps.

Ending point: Palace Art Market, 619 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

  Full Itinerary

This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during the tour. Please contact us at [email protected] for more information.

Within the park, we talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

You'll then have the chance to try a dish that sparks more controversy amongst chefs than any other in New Orleans: gumbo. Learn how hundreds of years of history has shaped this recipe and how it can vary from restaurant to restaurant.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you are placed in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Your total day tour ends at the nightly art market, another lively spot where the city's artists show off their best work, from handmade sculptures to local photography.

We'll also indulge in a sweet treat made from locally grown sugarcane and the region's abundant pecans.

There is an opportunity to rest your feet or grab a bite to eat before the jazz portion of the tour begins. Your guide can recommend some good eats, depending on your preferences. Then we'll head over to the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood.

For our first cocktail stop, we travel back to the 1700s and visit a bar which used to entertain some of the most eccentric characters in New Orleans history. Here, we taste a famous drink of the city and learn how it has influenced New Orleans drinking culture today.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, food samples, five cocktail samples, small snack, one beer and one streetcar ticket (if applicable). Food options and portion sizes vary — the total amount of food included is equal to a full meal. Cocktail portions vary throughout the tour.

From here, we make our way to the popular Marigny neighborhood, a hip nightlife area that's home to the famous Frenchmen Street, where you'll find the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Being with a local, you'll have access to the best options, depending on the day of the week, time and band schedules. And to top it off, you receive a beer on us at one of the stops. You're very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them.

If at the end of the tour you're still craving more, your guide will point out other great locations in the area for dinner, drinks and of course, more great music!

Your New Orleans Total Day Tour starts where it all began, on the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, you'll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences and new ingredients to the USA through its ports.

As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To wake up your taste buds, we'll indulge in New Orleans' most iconic breakfast pastry, the beignet. While it looks hard to pronounce, it's definitely not hard to love.

There is an opportunity to have a coffee or do some souvenir shopping in the French Quarter with your guide before we take a short walk to Jackson Square, where we'll begin the cocktail portion of your total day tour!

Child Policy: Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

Office phone number: +1 (504) 617 4391 Email address: [email protected]

We then visit one of your guide's favorite bars and taste a drink so good you'll forget there's alcohol in it.

Next up, we sample the 'official cocktail of New Orleans': the Sazerac. One of the first cocktails ever invented, it's definitely tasty enough to stand the test of time.

Exclusions: Additional drinks, food, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians.

Next we head to The French Market, the site of America's oldest public market and then on to the picturesque streets of the French Quarter where your guide takes you to some of their favorite palate-pleasing spots. You'll sample both a classic New Orleans dish, as well as a delicacy that you've probably never seen outside Cajun country.

From this spot, the best and most historic bars of the French Quarter are all within a stone's throw. Don't expect to spend much time on Bourbon Street, though. While it has its place in New Orleans nightlife, we go beyond the tourist trail to show you what really makes New Orleans cocktail culture unique.

Our final cocktail stop is at one of the classiest establishments in town to try one of the city's most esteemed drinks, the Ramos Gin Fizz. After your first sip, you'll truly understand why New Orleans has been called, "the cradle of civilized drinking."

We'll also be on the lookout for impromptu street performances, which always make the night special. And if the timing and mood is right, we'll get behind the scenes with one of the bands in between sets.

From Cocktails to Jazz
from $149

Experience the best that 'The Big Easy' has to offer on this super-fun afternoon tour. Enjoy some classy cocktails in the famous French Quarter, including the historic Sazerac and hear all about the origins of jazz before visiting a few of our favorite local jazz clubs, beer in hand. By the end of the day, you'll be hooked on gin and jazz and a bona fide expert on the nightlife of North America's Mardi Gras city!

From Cocktails to Jazz Highlights

• Go beyond Bourbon Street and visit historic bars once frequented by pirates, military generals and famous writers
• Follow your guide to his/her favorite watering holes in the Marigny neighborhood
• Sample the Sazerac cocktail (and many others!), a classic concoction invented in New Orleans almost 200 years ago
• Discover the origins of jazz as you take a scenic stroll around beautiful Louis Armstrong park
• Enjoy a beer on us while witnessing the talents of some of the city's best musicians

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, five cocktail samples, small snack, one beer, and one street car ticket (if applicable).

  Exclusions

Additional drinks, food, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians.

  Schedule

Duration: 6 hours

Ending point: Palace Art Market, 619 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70116

Meeting point: Jackson Square (next to Andrew Jackson statue), 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116. View on Google Maps.

Starting time: 2:00 p.m.

  Full Itinerary

Your cocktails and jazz tour begins in Jackson Square where you'll find many of the best bars of the French Quarter are only a stone's throw away. Don't expect to spend much time on Bourbon Street though. While it has its place in New Orleans nightlife, we go beyond the tourist trail to show you what really makes New Orleans' cocktail culture unique.

We then visit one of your guide's favorite bars and taste a drink so good you'll forget there's alcohol in it.

We'll also be on the lookout for impromptu street performances, which always make the night special. And if the timing and mood is right, we'll get behind the scenes with one of the bands in between sets.

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

From here, we make our way to the popular Marigny neighborhood, a hip nightlife area that's home to the famous Frenchmen Street, where you'll find the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Being with a local, you'll have access to the best options, depending on the day of the week, time and band schedules. And to top it off, you receive a beer on us at one of the stops. You're very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them.

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, five cocktail samples, small snack, one beer, and one street car ticket (if applicable).

Child Policy: Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

Our final cocktail stop is at one of the classiest establishments in town to try one of the city's most esteemed drinks, the Ramos Gin Fizz. After your first sip, you'll truly understand why New Orleans has been called, "the cradle of civilized drinking."

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you are placed in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

This tour features a couple of cocktails that include dairy ingredients such as eggs and/or milk. Discounts are available for vegans or people with a lactose-intolerance. Your guide can also assist you with alternative drink recommendations to purchase separately during the tour.

For our first cocktail stop we travel back to the 1700s and visit a bar which used to entertain some of the most eccentric characters in New Orleans history. Here, we taste a famous drink of the city and learn how it has influenced New Orleans drinking culture today.

If (well, let's be honest, when!), at the end of the tour you're still craving more, your guide can point out other great locations in the area for dinner, drinks and of course, more great music!

Office phone number: +1 (504) 617 4391 Email address: [email protected]

There is an opportunity to rest your feet or grab a bite to eat before the jazz portion of the tour begins. Your guide can recommend some good eats, depending on your preferences. Then we'll head over to the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood.

Next up, we will sample the 'official cocktail of New Orleans': the Sazerac. One of the first cocktails ever invented, it's definitely tasty enough to stand the test of time.

Exclusions: Additional drinks, food, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians.

Within the park, we talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself.

Your cocktails and jazz tour ends at the nightly art market, another lively spot where the city's artists show off their best work, from handmade sculptures to local photography.

New Orleans Jazz Tour
from $59

Few cities rival New Orleans' nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between, live music options are endless in the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music. Hear about the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. We'll visit a few of our favorite local clubs, enjoy a beer and discover the talents of some of the city's best local musicians. There's nothing quite like a night out in 'The Big Easy.'

New Orleans Jazz Tour Highlights

• Go on a historic journey through lesser-visited neighborhoods, either on foot or by streetcar
• Check out Frenchmen Street's most happening music venues and the local nightly art market
• Enjoy a beer on us while witnessing the talents of some of the city's best musicians
• Follow your guide to his/her favorite watering holes frequented by locals in the Marigny neighborhood
• Discover the origins of jazz in New Orleans as you take a scenic stroll around the beautiful Louis Armstrong park

  Inclusions

Local English-speaking guide, one beer and one streetcar ticket (if applicable).

  Exclusions

Additional drinks, food, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians.

  Schedule

Starting time: 5:30 p.m.

Duration: 2.5 hours

Meeting point: Louis Armstrong Park  (Entrance to the park, under archway), 701 N. Rampart St., New Orleans, LA 70116. View on Google Maps.

Ending point: Palace Art Market, 619 Frenchmen St,  New Orleans, LA 70116

  Full Itinerary

Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.

Our music tour of New Orleans begins just outside the French Quarter at the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood. Within the park, we talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself.

In New Orleans, there's always the opportunity for an element of surprise. We'll be on the lookout for impromptu street performances, which always make the night special. And if the timing and mood is right, we'll get behind the scenes with one of the bands in between sets.

In addition to getting your groove on and enjoying the sights and sounds of Frenchmen Street, we'll end the tour at the nightly art market. This is another lively spot where the city's artists show off their best work, from handmade sculptures to local photography.

Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.

Soon we arrive at the famous Frenchmen Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Your guide takes you inside some of his/her favorites. Being with a local, you'll have access to the best options, depending on the day of the week, time of day and band schedules. And to top it off, you receive a beer on us at one of the stops and you're very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them.

If (well, let's be honest, when!), at the end of the tour you're still craving more, your guide can point out other great locations in the area for dinner, drinks and of course, more great music!

Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, one beer and one streetcar ticket (if applicable).

Office phone number: +1 (504) 617 4391 Email address: [email protected]

Exclusions: Additional drinks, food, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide and the musicians.

Child Policy: Travellers under 21 years of age are not permitted to join this tour.

From here, we begin to make our way to the popular Marigny neighborhood, named after the nobleman and good-time guy of the same name. Updated for modern thirsts, Marigny is a hip nightlife area that appeals to New Orleanians and visitors alike. Your guide leads the way, either on foot or by streetcar, making sure to point out a few popular local music and nightlife haunts along the way.