NEW ORLEANS GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Breweries, Three Hours: A Focused Crawl of New Orleans’ Craft Beer Scene
A guided, 3-hour tour that visits three local breweries with multiple samples and behind-the-scenes access—essential reading for craft-beer–minded travelers.
Three Breweries, Three Hours: A Focused Crawl of New Orleans’ Craft Beer Scene.
Embark on a compact, 3-hour guided tour through New Orleans’ vibrant craft brewery scene: three distinct breweries, multiple samples at every stop, behind-the-scenes access, and food options along the way. The route is designed to give a deep, sensory introduction to local brewing practices and flavors without sprawling across the city.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Three breweries in three hours
The itinerary is compact and purposeful: stop at three New Orleans breweries, sample multiple beers at each, and move on—an efficient way to taste a cross-section of the local craft scene.
Behind-the-scenes access
Guides provide an inside look at brewery operations, giving guests context for the beers they taste and the local brewing culture that shapes them.
Multiple samples and local bites
Every stop includes multiple samples and there are food options along the way, so the tour balances tasting with small plates or snacks to round out the experience.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
The tour unfolds as a brisk, social crawl: a 4 p.m. departure from the meeting point, short transfers between breweries, guided tastings at each site, and narrated, behind-the-scenes glimpses into brewing operations. It’s paced to keep momentum while allowing time to savor several samples at each stop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
If you will be drinking on the tour, bring a valid, government-issued photo ID—participants who consume alcohol must be 21+ and able to show ID.
The tour departs at 4 p.m. from Lucy's at 701 Tchoupitoulas St.; arrive a few minutes early to check in.
The tour requires a minimum of three people to run; that minimum can be satisfied by the first booking, so confirm with the operator if you are booking solo or in a small party.
Rates listed include an adult ticket and a non-drinking/youth option; check operator pricing and booking details when reserving.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the New Orleans Brewery Tour?
The tour runs for three hours.
How many breweries does the tour visit?
The itinerary includes visits to three breweries.
Are tastings included?
Yes—multiple samples are provided at every brewery stop.
Where and when does the tour depart?
Departure is at 4 p.m. from Lucy's, 701 Tchoupitoulas St.
Is there a minimum group size?
Tours require a minimum of three people to run; the minimum can be met by the first booking.
Do I need ID to participate?
If you will be drinking on the tour you must be 21 or older and present a valid ID.