About this tour
A 2-hour guided bar crawl through New Orleans' gay bar scene with three included cocktails, a food sample, and stories about LGBTQ+ cultural history and notable local figures. You'll visit three favourite spots across the city, learning about Tennessee Williams, Chris Owens, and the area's deep pride heritage whilst sampling drinks in each venue. Wheelchair accessible throughout, with public transport nearby.
Highlights
- Three cocktails included, one at each bar stop
- Food sample served at the final bar
- Learn about Tennessee Williams and Chris Owens' connections to the city
- Professional guides sharing local LGBTQ+ cultural history
- Stops are interchangeable and may vary day to day
- Fully wheelchair accessible venues and surfaces
- Service animals welcome on the tour
What to expect
You'll meet your guide and begin at the first bar, where you'll get a cocktail and an introduction to the venue's role in local gay culture. The group moves to a second bar for another drink and more stories about notable residents and the city's LGBTQ+ heritage. At the third and final stop, you'll receive your third cocktail plus a food sample, wrapping up after roughly two hours total.
The pace is leisurely—designed for chatting and soaking in each venue's atmosphere rather than rushing. Stops can shift depending on the day, so your exact itinerary may differ from another tour's route. The focus is on celebration, history, and the social side of each bar rather than a rapid-fire checklist.
What travellers say
- Professional, welcoming guides who share genuine cultural knowledge
- Three included drinks keep costs transparent and fair
- Specific historical figures and venues bring LGBTQ+ heritage to life
- Fully accessible for wheelchair users and service animals
- Flexible bar stops mean variety and fresh experience each time
- Limited dietary flexibility—no vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free options available
- Gratuities not included and expected separately
- Not suitable for those with spinal or cardiac health concerns
- Bar stops may change, so you won't know exact venues beforehand
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
This suits anyone interested in LGBTQ+ history, local culture, and a social bar experience in New Orleans. It's not a fitness-heavy activity, but note: spinal injury and cardiovascular concerns may make it unsuitable. The tour involves standing and moving between venues. The three drinks are set cocktails; additional alcohol costs extra. Food allergies need advance notice, though the tour doesn't offer gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or pescatarian alternatives—many dishes feature pork. Gratuities for guides are excluded but appreciated. Wheelchair accessible throughout, with public transport options nearby.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BookNow summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.