
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 144 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour worth booking?
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $30 per person. It scores 77 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 144 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 77 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (144)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $30 per person
I've served more pub crawls, by far, than any guide in New Orleans. This provides me preferential, or exclusive, access to select venues that will help aid the tour's narrative and propel our exploration of New Orleans'
What you get
About this experience
I've served more pub crawls, by far, than any guide in New Orleans. This provides me preferential, or exclusive, access to select venues that will help aid the tour's narrative and propel our exploration of New Orleans' cocktail/ghost history. This tour pays for itself, once you know the places I sip. Between bars, we walk to haunted/historical locations unveiling the culture, history, architecture, and the city's terrifying past.
What's included
Included
- Years of well researched stories and history, sourced from the great city of New Orleans!
Not included
- Gratuities for bartenders are common
- Alcoholic beverages
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
We'll meet in front of the 1850 House Museum, prior to the start time. This is in Jackson Square, between the Cathedral and Cafe Dumonde. Apple Maps in particular, if asked for directions, will send you to a competitors kiosk who hi-jacked the address. Please double check how you get here.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We'll meet in front of the 1850 House Museum, prior to the start time. This is in Jackson Square, between the Cathedral and Cafe Dumonde. Apple Maps in particular, if asked for directions, will send you to a competitors kiosk who hi-jacked the address. Please double check how you get here.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- You've Got A Buddy Tours
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour covers dark history, and guests enduring certain types of trauma, or recent tragedy, may find some of the content discomforting. Please do not hesitate to inquire with any concerns.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 144 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Small groups
2 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
144 verified traveler reviews for Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great Tour! Highly Recommended!
John was a knowledgeable, captivating, and fun guide. Informative and unique tour coupled with a great drinking experience. His bar stops were unique locations I likely wouldn’t have thought to visit. His connections got us reduced prices for unique cocktails and/or reserved seating with great ambiance and music.
via Tripadvisor
Pub Crawl
This tour began promptly at 8 PM and finished at 10 PM. We went to various locations and were offered discounted drinks at each location. The group was small as he does not take more than 18 people which made the experience more intimate. The drinks were good but the star of the show of course is John. He is essentially a search engine of New Orleans history and can answer any questions you may be curious about. Not only is he very informed, but tells the stories in a way that captivates you. Without a doubt, a very great tour and worth every $. Absolutely recommend if you're in New Orleans especially on your first day as that's how I did it.
via Tripadvisor
Just okay
I didn’t really care for this tour. I didn’t really care for the tour guys stories or his mannerisms, was very acted out like he was on stage as an actor someone might like it, I just prefer a more professional historian type of tour guide. I didn’t care for the pub stops . Lots of walking three different pubs, interesting different drinks but two of them I didn’t care for, but that was my deal. You can order whatever you want. just didn’t do anything for me.
Response from the operator: Yah, I make history fun. As it states on the description , "This is still well-researched history, but made fun. Let me save you from the dull recitation of New Orleans' bullet points: I put on a show." I am a professional historian type for half of the tour. When I am story-teller, I try and bring old stories alive. You were complaining about walking as soon as you showed up - it's just not that much walking. You can see where the tour ends from the place it starts. My stories are sourced in the old books of New Orleans - which why I don't do vampire stories, or show you blurry pictures. For those considering booking this tour, please read the description. I am careful to provide what I say I will. I have issued you a refund. I'm here because I've honed this tour over 10 years, and I have made people ecstatic doing so. For those that don't get it, I give you your money back. I work incredibly hard at what I do, and for those that don't get it - I refund. That seems like a fair policy.
via Viator
So super knowledgeable and makes it as nerdy as you want it to be. John is an incredible historian
John is an incredible historian. He is fluent in all things NOLA and really passes on as much info as you want. He’s also a GREAT storyteller
via Tripadvisor
Highly recommend this tour for first time visitors
Amazing story teller! He had so many good stories! He combined historical facts and New Orleans lore which made a very entertaining and enjoyable tour! The bars and unique cocktails we were able to drink made the tour unforgettable!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 50
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 77
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour cost?
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Prices start at $30 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 77 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 144 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour?
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Around 50 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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