easy
4 hours
Suitable for all fitness levels; mostly walking on flat, paved city streets
Dive into New Orleans’ rich culinary roots with a hands-off cooking class followed by a cocktail walking tour. Taste iconic dishes and sip legendary cocktails in the historic French Quarter.
Ages 21+ • 4 Hours • Enjoy a day filled with food and libations!
Immerse yourself in New Orleans' vibrant culinary scene with a unique tour that blends a cooking class and a cocktail adventure. Learn from a professional chef, savor iconic dishes, and explore historic bars while discovering the fascinating stories behind classic cocktails like the Sazerac. Experience history with a flavorful twist!
4 Hours
First, learn about the basics of Louisiana cuisine from a professional chef during an entertaining demonstration, then sample classics such as jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines.
When your cooking class ends you will have a few minutes to shop in the General Store before your tour guide arrives at the School to pick you up for the second part of your tour. Admire the architecture of the French Quarter as you stroll through the neighborhood, stopping in historic bars to sip the Big Easy’s most celebrated cocktails. You'll discover the flavors and culture of New Orleans during this fun and informative tour!
What's Included
Exclusions
The walking portion winds through several historic bars in the French Quarter on urban sidewalks.
Meet your cocktail tour guide outside the cooking school by 4:15 p.m. to ensure a smooth transition between sessions.
Participants must be at least 21 years old to sample alcoholic beverages during the tour.
Alongside cocktails, non-alcoholic drinks like coffee and iced tea are provided during the cooking class; drink water as needed during the walk.
New Orleans’ cocktail culture dates back to the early 19th century, with the Sazerac cocktail originating here in 1838, blending French absinthe and American rye whiskey traditions.
The walking tour helps reduce French Quarter vehicle traffic, supporting preservation of historic streetscapes and improving urban air quality.
Essential for the walking portion through historic urban streets.
Required for age verification to sample cocktails.
Useful during spring showers that may occur during the walk.
spring specific
Protect your skin during afternoon walking under the southern sun.
summer specific