Take this tour on your first day in New Orleans to find out the places you must go! From the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup to the Hurricane and Hand Grenade, you'll enjoy a view of New Orleans through its history of fine dining and drinking. Hear classic stories of the unique concoctions made famous in New Orleans and the characters that brought them to life, including Southern Comfort, created by M.W. Heron in a French Quarter bar in 1874.
Go behind the scenes at the oldest restaurant in the city to visit the wine cellar and the private dining rooms. You'll be shaken (not stirred) by the recipes of the city's most infamous cocktails along the way. Take home a Southern Comfort Recipe Book and try mixing them at home!
You'll receive a $5 coupon off of Kerri McCaffety's book, "Obituary Cocktail", the inspiration for the Southern Comfort Cocktail Tour.
As "lagniappe", you'll receive a coupon book with great offers at various French Quarter establishments.
Schedule details
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Departure Point:
Tour departs from the French QuarterDeparture Time:
- 4:00pm
Return Details:
Returns to original departure pointPricing information
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Additional information
Inclusions:
- Southern Comfort Mardi Gras beads
- Southern Comfort Good Times recipe book
- $5.00 off coupon for the book "Obituary Cocktail" upon which the tour is based
- Local taxes
Exclusions:
- Gratuities (optional)
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information:
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless you are booking within 7 days of tour date. In this case, confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability.
- In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point - just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
- Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher
- Minimum age is 21 years
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
Terms and Conditions:
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.
Local Operator Information:
Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Voucher. Our Product Managers select only the most experienced and reliable operators in each destination, removing the guesswork for you, and ensuring your peace of mind.

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