--- title: New Orleans Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour slug: new-orleans-cooking-class-cocktail-walking-tour type: attraction sub_type: walking tours source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/new-orleans-cooking-class-cocktail-walking-tour city: New Orleans state: LA country: US address: 524 St Louis St. geo: lat: 29.95527 lng: -90.06272 duration: up to 4 hrs cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 3 days before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:30:53.522Z price_from: amount: 95.5 currency: USD unit: per_adult availability: InStock ticket_options: - group: Other Options options: - name: Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour price: 95.5 regular_price: 105.5 savings: 10 ticket_types: - name: Adult (21+ yrs) min_age: 21 --- ## Overview Join a New Orleans cooking class led by a professional chef and learn Cajun and Creole cooking with generous tastings. Afterward, stroll on a guided French Quarter bar tour featuring classic cocktails and local history in the heart of New Orleans. ## What's Included - Chef-led cooking demonstration (no hands-on cooking) at New Orleans School of Cooking. - Tastings of jambalaya, gumbo, pralines, plus coffee, iced tea, and Abita beer. - Recipes, custom spice packet, and General Store discount. - Guided French Quarter cocktail walking tour with 3–4 bar stops. - Two full cocktails included. - Visit to Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub. ## What's Not Included - Additional beverages (beyond the two included cocktails) are available for purchase. ## Ticket Options - **Cooking Class & Cocktail Walking Tour** — $95.50 (regularly $105.50, save $10.00) Enjoy a New Orleans cooking demo with tastings of gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then stroll the French Quarter on a guided cocktail tour. Includes recipes, spice packet, store discount, and two full cocktails. - Adult (21+ yrs) ## Good to Know * 4-hour New Orleans cooking and cocktail experience. * Suitable for adults ages 21+ with a valid photo ID. * Arrive at 524 St. Louis Street 15 minutes prior to the scheduled cooking class. * Meet your cocktail tour guide outside the school of cooking after the session. * Bring a valid photo ID (required for all guests). * You may also want to bring a smartphone or camera, a small water bottle, and cash for optional tips or additional drinks. * Wear weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a hat or sunglasses. * Pets are not permitted on this tour. However, service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome. * The tour is accessible for guests with limited mobility. Some venues on this tour are in historic buildings and may not be fully wheelchair accessible. * The tour runs rain or shine. If it's canceled due to severe weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations: See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### Where does the tour meet? Meet the chef at the New Orleans School of Cooking at 524 St. Louis Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, for the professional cooking class. Afterwards, meet your tour guide for the cocktail walking tour outside the cooking school. ### Is there parking near the New Orleans School of Cooking? New Orleans School of Cooking is within walking distance of most downtown hotels, so walking is encouraged to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic. If you plan to drive, public parking is available on Decatur St., with hourly rates and some lots requiring pre-payment at onsite automated kiosks. The closest parking option to the departure point is Jax Lot #P401 at 500 Decatur St. ### How long is the tour? The tour lasts approximately 4 hours. ### How early should I arrive? Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of the cooking class. ### Do I need to be 21 to join? Yes, due to alcohol tastings, all participants must be 21+ with valid ID. ### Are food and drinks included in the tour price? Yes. The cooking class includes a generous sampling of classic Louisiana cuisine with coffee, iced tea and local Abita beer while the cocktail walking tour includes two full-sized cocktails from the 3–4 bars you’ll visit. Additional beverages are available for purchase. ### What should I bring? Bring a valid photo ID (required for all guests). You may also want to bring a smartphone or camera, a small water bottle, and cash for optional tips or additional drinks. ### What should I wear? Wear weather-appropriate clothing, comfortable walking shoes, and a hat or sunglasses. ### Can I bring a pet? Pets are not permitted on this tour. However, service animals as defined by the ADA are welcome. ### Is the tour wheelchair accessible? The tour is accessible for guests with limited mobility. Some venues on this tour are in historic buildings and may not be fully wheelchair accessible. ### What happens if it rains? The tour runs rain or shine. If it's canceled due to severe weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.