Explore the rich culinary history of New Orleans on a tour that combines a cooking class with a French Quarter cocktail tour.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
Duration 4 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Learn how to make delicious New Orleanian dishes from a professional chef
Take recipes home with you to cook for your friends
Visit historic bars and hear the stories of classic cocktails invented in New Orleans
Discover New Orleans through the lens of its culinary history

Full description

Discover the rich culinary history of New Orleans on a tour that combines a cooking class with a French Quarter cocktail tour. 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'll 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. Discover the flavors and culture of New Orleans during this fun and informative tour.

Includes

Guided cocktail walking tour
New Orleans cooking demonstration class
New Orleans School of Cooking custom spice packet
Generous sampling of all items at the cooking school
Coffee, iced tea, and beer at the cooking school
Recipes
Discounts at the general store
Drink special coupon

Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional alcoholic beverages
Gratuities

Covid-19 precautions

Traveler requirements

Masks are required while indoors
All participants 5 and older must present proof that they have received two vaccine doses of an FDA or WHO-approved vaccine or one dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Proof of vaccination may include the NYC COVID Safe App, Excelsior Pass, CDC Vaccination Card (or photo), NYC Vaccination Record, or official immunization record from outside NYC or the US
In addition to proof of vaccination, all participants who are over 18 years old must present a government-issued photo ID (e.g. driver’s license, passport, etc). Participants under 18 may also use a school photo ID. Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult who meets the above requirements. Participants who do not comply with these requirements will be denied entry or asked to leave the theater

Meeting point

New Orleans School of Cooking, 524 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Important information

What to bring

Driver's license

Know before you go

The minimum age requirement for this tour is 21 years old
Drinks are available for purchase along the tour route
This is a walking tour on uneven sidewalks and streets, so please wear comfortable shoes
During warmer months, wearing lightly colored clothing, caps/hats, and umbrellas are recommended

Customer reviews

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4.8 /5

based on 6 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.3/5
Value for money
4/5

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The chef had a delightful sense of humor. We left feeling very capable and enthusiastic about creating the same dishes at home. The cocktail tour guide took us to places we otherwise would have missed and offered a very comprehensive history of the places and cocktails we enjoyed. We’d do it again.

February 17, 2020

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March 17, 2020

New Orleans: Culinary Experience and Cocktail Tour

New Orleans: Culinary Experience and Cocktail Tour

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