8 New Orleans Distillery and Brewery Tours Worth Booking

1.Seven Three Distilling Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 319 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $15Our pick

At Seven Three Distilling Co. in Old Treme, you’ll spend about 45 minutes learning how New Orleans spirits are made, seeing the mash tun, bottling line, and custom double pot still, then tasting five hand-crafted spirits. Guides such as Ashley, Rene, Brian, Emily, and Anthony bring warmth and clear explanations.

“The distilling process was very interesting, Emily did a great job going over everything I was very impressed of the barreling process also.”

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2.Guided Distillery Tour & Rum Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $15

At Roulaison Distilling Co, owner and rum maker Andrew guides you through an approximately one-hour look at New Orleans rum production. You’ll learn how the distillery works, compare styles, and taste five pours, including limited releases. Groups are capped at eight, making this a personal, question-friendly stop.

“Fun, personal, informative experience. Andrew, one of the owners, was very personable, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about rum making and educating anyone interested in learning more about the process and products. We tasted 5 samples and learned a lot along the way. The tour is short and sweet and a perfect side step from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter. Highly recommend this tour.”

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3.Guided Rum Distillery Tour and Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 44 reviews · from $15

Spend one hour at Roulaison Distillery learning how sugar cane becomes rum through fermentation, distillation, and aging. Meet the makers, see the facility, and taste five on-site rums, including possible special releases. The group is limited to eight adults.

“The owner gave a very good tour around the facility explaining the process of how the Rum is made. We had a great time and would recommend it to anyone who likes Rum.”

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4.Craft brewery hopping through New Orleans | Uptown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $39

Join Elizabeth and the Beer Bus for a flexible New Orleans brewery crawl. Choose the Uptown route or the Mid City and Bywater route, board at any brewery, and hop off when you like. Your $39 ticket covers transportation, but beer, food, water, and snacks cost extra.

“We had a fantastic time on the Beer Bus! The owner and operator, Elizabeth, was friendly and was able to tell us a lot about the city. The bus ran on time and everything went smoothly. We started the route in the early afternoon so we mostly had the bus to ourselves. We loved not having to worry about transportation and could just enjoy the brews!”

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5.NOLA Distillery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 27 reviews · from $29

At NOLA Distillery, a guide such as Allison walks you through the production area and explains how spirits are made. The 30-minute visit includes a handcrafted vodka shot for visitors 21 and older, or a non-alcoholic drink for younger visitors, with bottles available to buy afterward.

“Gray place. Staff is Very knowledgeable. Loved the info. Not a big drinker but loved the experience!”

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6.Craft Cider & Mead Tasting in New Orleans (45 Minutes)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $19

Meet Diana and Jon at Broad Street Cider & Mead for a 45-minute tasting of four 3-ounce pours. Learn why a cidery operates in New Orleans, how dry cider is made, and how cider and mead fit the city’s drinking culture. Groups are limited to 10, and the tasting is strictly 21 and up.

“Wow! Diana and Jon are craft cider/mead wizards!! They provided a welcoming environment and a knowledgeable tasting. I learned quite a bit about ingredients and process and the tasting did not disappoint. The Duchess of Devonshire, English Rose, and Red Fairy Ciders and the Peach mead were standouts for my palate, but with such a wide variety of choices you are bound to find one that suits you. NOTE: these are dry ciders and meads, which means they are very drinkable. If you have any preconceived negative ideas about cider or mead, keep an open mind and try this place. It may very well make a cider/mead fan out of…”

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7.Craft Beer and Garden District Bike Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride beneath live oaks through the Garden District, hear local stories, and pedal into the Irish Channel with a guide such as Justin or Sarah. You’ll visit three different breweries, drink one included beer at each, and return to the starting point after a relaxed three to four hour tour.

“Loved Sarah! A NO native who had such great insight and experience with the local culture and background. Had great report with other tour members. Scenery was amazing. Facts and local history was top notch. Traveling with true New Orleanians is the way to go!”

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8.Easy Hop-On Hop-Off Craft Brewery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $43

Use a one-day hop-on, hop-off pass to visit New Orleans breweries by van. Friday and Saturday serve Uptown, while Sunday covers Mid City and Bywater. Elizabeth is one named driver and host. Beer, food, brewery tours, and tastings cost extra.

“This was a great experience and Elizabeth was a fantastic driver and host. This is a great way to get around the city and discover some fantastic craft beers! Highly recommended for anyone who lives beer!”

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