Scandalous Cocktail Tour

Begin this scandalous New Orleans city tour at the iconic Pat O’Brien’s in the Vieux Carré, a historic spot where locals have enjoyed cocktails since the end of Prohibition. From there, explore the city’s legendary bars and saloons, including the Carousel Bar, the Riviera, and Tony Seville’s Pirate Alley Cafe, while learning the origins of famous cocktails like the Sazerac and the Pimm’s Cup. The tour also delves into the city’s colorful and sometimes illicit past, taking guests through Storyville, the notorious red light district, and the Tango Belt, home to historic jazz bars, cabarets, and dance halls. Along the way, visitors discover stories of burlesque, brothels, and nightlife that helped shape the unique culture of New Orleans.

The experience continues with insights into organized crime, piracy, and unsolved mysteries, including infamous cases like the local Axeman and other historic disappearances. Guests also explore connections to literary history, such as the setting of Tennessee Williams’ Streetcar Named Desire, and even the city’s curious links to the John F. Kennedy assassination. For those wishing to indulge further, an optional Creole meal at Muriel’s Restaurant offers a decadent conclusion, reflecting the opulence and flair of this vibrant city. Combining history, true crime, literature, and world-famous libations, this tour provides a rich and entertaining journey through the most scandalous corners of New Orleans.