12 Boozy Tours in New Orleans for a Big Night Out

1.Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk the French Quarter with a licensed guide such as DJ, Caroline, Jenna, or John, hearing researched ghost stories near Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, Bourbon Street, and the Lalaurie Mansion. You’ll visit haunted bars, buy your own drinks, and finish with a celebratory shot when available.

“The haunted pub crawl was fun. We moved at a decent pace with lots of information as we moved along. We enjoyed drinks from each stop.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP cruise with reserved front-row seats for the Dukes of Dixieland, a Louisiana buffet, champagne cocktail, private boat tour, photo, CD, and optional open bar. Hosts such as Marlon and Alex are part of the attentive service.

“The whole trip was fantastic! It was a very fun experience and the food was amazing! The music was great and we got a good location with some food and wine! Our hosts were so wonderful! They were friendly and attentive! Dinner was great and we didn’t have to worry about our seat! This was worth the money and a very great experience for our first time in NOLA!”

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3.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 819 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $160Top rated

Spend four hours walking from Red Fish Grill to Cane & Table, tasting gumbo, muffuletta, jambalaya, pralines, plantains, and four full-size cocktails. Guides such as Meg, Ben, Gary, and Dylan connect each bite to New Orleans history. This 21-plus tour suits first-time visitors who can walk comfortably.

“Meg was an excellent guide and was very knowledgeable. The price of $160 per person was, in my opinion, high for what we actually received on the tour. We received 4 drinks, 3 food samplings, and praline samples on the tour at 5 different stops. While the stops were very nice, but what we received wasn't worth the price. The tastings were good but not what we envisioned as a real New Orleans experience.”

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4.New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 675 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $28

Walk the French Quarter with a local guide such as Val, Robi, Katherine, or Kimberly, stopping at historic bars for New Orleans classics including the Sazerac and absinthe. Expect two to two and a half hours of cocktail stories, old architecture, several bar stops, and an optional jazz-club finish.

“Robi was a tremendous tour guide. Fun, very informative and interesting. Learned things about NOLA history and cocktails I hadn’t heard before. Had a great time.”

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend about three hours with a guide such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay, moving among Frenchmen Street music clubs, hearing jazz and local stories, and enjoying one included Louisiana cocktail. VIP wristbands help you skip lines, while the Art Bazaar adds a colorful stop.

“This was so much fun! Not only is Frenchman Street very different from Bourbon Street but the music and crowds drawn are so cool! The funk, jass and music in between by the venues/bands was dance provoking 😉. Pandi, our guide/story teller/historian, was personable, funny, and engaging. I will definitely book tours with her again when I'm back in New Orleans! Thank you!”

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6.New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Join guides such as Beth, John, Gary, or Meg for a three-hour French Quarter walk through four cocktail stops. Sip a Rum Punch, Sazerac, Brandy Crusta, and Roffignac while learning about absinthe, apothecaries, old hotels, and New Orleans drinking customs. Four cocktails are included.

“John was an amazing guide for the New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour! He’s incredibly knowledgeable about cocktails and New Orleans culture, and he shared everything in a fun, engaging way. John is outgoing, friendly, and made sure everyone felt included. The tour was enjoyable from start to finish—highly recommend!”

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7.French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 519 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $115

Meet at the French Market at 5 p.m. for a three-hour French Quarter food and cocktail walk. You’ll visit four stops, taste four food portions and four cocktails, and hear local history from guides such as Jack, Craig, Nate, Rob, or Milton. The menu changes, so tell the operator about allergies before you go.

“Not worth the money. They were not able to find the balance between food experience and alcohol. It felt like they were trying to stretch a 1 hour experience into 3 hours. We spent 15 -20 minutes max at each location with very little to eat, and most of the time was spent outside with a history lesson that was barely audible. The tour guide dropped up off in the restaurants and then got us when we needed to leave. Which would have been fine if it wasn’t hyped up that it was going to be interactive and get to know each other and learn the history of the food.…”

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8.Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 379 reviews · 2 hours · from $25

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with a licensed English-speaking guide, stopping at haunted landmarks and old bars. You’ll see Lalaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, Pirates Alley, and more. Drinks cost extra, and guides such as DJ, Gomez, Wesley, and Carolyn bring their own style.

“The guide was awesome and really knew her stuff! 5 stars for Carolyn!”

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9.Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 268 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $19Best value

Join Big Easy Walking Tours for a two-hour haunted walk through the French Quarter, with a free shot, drink discounts, Mardi Gras beads, and stops tied to LaLaurie Mansion, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and the Andrew Jackson Hotel. Guides include Pandi, Clarissa, and Wendy.

“Great tour. All stops were explained and throughly enjoyed. Great history and very entertaining. Would love to take it again.”

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10.French Quarter Boozy Lunch Crawl with Seafood Boil

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 199 reviews · from $72

Follow a guide through New Orleans’ French Quarter for 6 to 7 food tastings, cocktails, street food, beignets, and a final seafood boil. Guides such as DJ, Leah, Scott, John, and Geoff add local stories and restaurant tips. The two-hour walk costs $72 and ends where it begins.

“DJ was a host during our Brunch Tour. It was a nice atmosphere, with some great knowledge about the area, places to eat, food and drinks. I would recommend it!”

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11.New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Join Haunted History Tours for a two-hour, 21-plus walk through the French Quarter, mixing ghost stories, local history, and drinks at smaller bars. Guides such as Tiny, Randy, Drew, and Toast bring different styles. Drinks cost extra, and the route may change with events or bar hours.

“The storytelling was excellent. The group was even better, we all fed off of everyone’s good energy.”

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12.Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 180 reviews · 4 hours · from $160

Spend four hours walking the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Meg, Ben, or Nate. You’ll sample six substantial local foods and four cocktails, from Hurricane and Pimm’s Cup to French 75 and daiquiri, with vegetarian choices available.

“Our tour guide Gary was amazing! So informative and very personable. Got to try some tasty food and yummy cocktails.”

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