Top New Orleans Classes & Workshops

Take a deep dive into local culinary culture with a Cajun cooking class guided by a chef who’ll teach you how to make three delicious courses of barbecue shrimp, jambalaya, and chocolate bread pudding. Your engaging teacher will share recipes, professional techniques, and Louisiana’s culinary history. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Just make sure you bring your appetite.

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

Get hands-on with Voodoo traditions and learn about spiritual history and culture in a more immersive way at this two-hour Voodoo doll-making class in New Orleans. Discover the significance of these objects, uncover their customs, and leave with a unique souvenir. Enjoy included snacks and sip your own alcoholic drinks while crafting. Classes run multiple daytime (all welcome) and evening (adults only) sessions weekly.

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This intimate, small-group experience means you get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch. Most dietary restrictions can be accommodated.

Taste your way through New Orleans' diverse food scene—and discover dishes and stories you'd likely miss if exploring alone—on this guided walking tour. Head to a number of popular eateries, and sample Louisiana favorites such as gumbo, jambalaya, and biscuits, plus local drinks—all without the hassle of making restaurant reservations. Afterwards, enjoy a chef-led cooking demonstration to learn how to make some of the dishes you’ve sampled.

New Orleans is known for its classic cocktails—but for first-timers, it can be hard to know where to go. Leave all the planning to your guide on this craft cocktail walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit historic bars and restaurants, and sample classics such the Sazerac. Hear stories from your guide and mixologists, and learn the sometimes-scandalous history of the city's drinking culture as you sip your way through town.

Take part in a one-of-a-kind New Orleans experience—and walk away with new skills, and new scents—on this small-group perfume-making class. Choose a start time that’s best for you, grab a lab coat, and learn all about the tips and tricks of making your own signature scent. You’ll have the chance to explore and create three different scents; at the end of class, bottle your favorite and take it with you as a unique souvenir.

Discover the flavors of New Orleans on a combined cooking demonstration and cocktail walking tour. Start with a classic Louisiana cooking demonstration, where you can watch a chef prepare classic dishes including jambalaya and gumbo, then enjoy tastings. Afterward, explore the French Quarter’s historic bars while sipping classic NOLA cocktails. Learn about the history and culture of New Orleans food and drinks along the way.

Experience the best of New Orleans on a historical walking tour that introduces you to the city’s diverse flavors and culture. Follow your guide to different locations and sample multiple dishes—such as gumbo and sweet fried plantains—plus four full-size drinks that showcase the best of New Orlean's cocktail heritage. Taste food and drinks you might otherwise miss while learning how they are integral to life in New Orlean.

Timed perfectly for happy hour—a cocktail class with the fun, relaxed energy of an evening wind-down. Local bartenders sharing both recipes and New Orleans’ legendary barroom stories. Three handcrafted cocktails, plus history, technique, and plenty of laughs. Light bites included, so you can sip, snack, and savor the moment. Limited seating for a cozy, convivial atmosphere.

Delve into your immersive mystical venture combining a psychic reading + spirit cleansing + personalized DIY voodoo doll creation + haunted museum tour. This is the FAMOUS Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary Blessed DIY Voodoo doll bar! Let them wake & task your doll! As seen on Real Housewives of Orange county, Ghost Adventures, NatGeo, Superbowl Red carpet & the dolls taught to Google when they were a start-up worried about yahoo! Enjoy a self-guided, fully narrated APP tour of our haunted museum. then gte ready for your 15+ minute tarot or oracle card reading by a professional psychic, complimented by a mini cleansing ceremony using smoke or sound. Finally, unleash your creativity at the DIY voodoo doll bar, where you'll dress & personalize your own doll. We then Baptize it, name it, and show you how to nurture! If you don't want a voodoo doll, try a metaphysical swag bag. This engaging experience lasts between75 minutes to 2 hours. And you can always upgrade your reading longer too!

Taste your way through New Orleans on this spirited, small-group cocktail and food tour through the French Quarter. Visit restaurants and bars you'd be unlikely to find on your own and savor a range of classic Nola bites, all while your guide shares insider stories and culinary history. Enjoy four signature cocktails along the way, and benefit from the relaxed, dinner-party-style atmosphere.

Indulge in New Orleans liquid culture on this insider cocktail tour of the historic French Quarter, which helps you journey beyond the hubbub of Bourbon Street. Visit four historic local haunts with a cocktail included at each. At each venue, admire the mixology of bartenders, discover the origins and truths of centuries‐old spirits such as absinthe, and take away tailored tips for the rest of your time in the city.

New Orleans’ food is one of the highlights of visiting the city. Now you can learn how to take some of those flavors home in this cooking class held in the French Quarter. In a small group of no more than 10 people, learn how to make typical dishes, such as shrimp and grits and bananas foster waffles, from scratch. You’ll learn the secrets to each dish, and enjoy a glass of bubbly to help you work.

Experience New Orleans’ haunted history while enjoying the city’s legendary nightlife on an adults-only guided pub crawl. Instead of searching for the French Quarter’s most storied bars on your own, follow a licensed guide to haunted locations where ghost stories, local history, and historic pubs come together for a memorable evening.

This tour is perfect for experiencing New Orleans’ vibrant pub scene while uncovering its spookiest ghost stories. Enjoy a curated selection of great bars without the hassle of route planning, and as you stroll between stops, hear chilling tales of ghosts and voodoo that you’d never discover on your own.

Led by a Certified Bourbon Steward, this small-group experience offers an unhurried, expert-level deep dive into American whiskey right on our active distillery floor. You’ll see firsthand how traditional handmade copper pot stills create a richer, bolder spirit profile compared to commercial column distillation. Get a rare behind-the-scenes taste of raw 'white dog' distillate fresh off the pot still, then explore a curated flight of Old Alker bourbons while decoding mash bills, oak barrel chemistry, and flavor profiles

The New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe brings classic cuisine to the Big Easy with a prix-fixe menu that highlights the city's musical heritage. Choose a 2- or 3-course menu with your preferred musical theme. No matter what meal you choose, your appetite will be quenched at this transcontinental cultural icon.

Unlike mass-production facilities, Old Alker Distillery offers an authentic, hands-on look into New Orleans craft vodka, rum, and gin distilling. You’ll step directly onto our active production floor for an up-close look at our traditional handmade copper pot stills, learning how slow, small-batch distillation creates unmatched depth of flavor and a smooth mouthfeel. Our experience combines grain-to-glass education, a professionally guided flight of locally inspired spirits, and a freshly handcrafted parting cocktail—giving you an insider's taste of New Orleans craftsmanship.

Join us for Yoga at the Cabildo, where you will strengthen, stretch, and center yourself inside the historic Louisiana State Museum (701 Chartres). Immerse yourself in Spanish architecture while enjoying the views of Jackson Square. Don't miss out on this unique and rejuvenating experience! Yoga at the Cabildo begins at 8:30 am.

Step into the sweet side of New Orleans at the historic Court of Two Sisters and discover the story behind one of the city’s most iconic desserts, Bananas Foster. Watch a step-by-step demonstration from caramelizing the bananas to the dramatic flambé that gives this classic dessert its signature finish. Along the way, discover the fascinating history behind Bananas Foster and how this beloved New Orleans creation became a culinary tradition. You’ll also hear stories and little-known tidbits about the historic Court of Two Sisters and the colorful history of Royal Street. After the demonstration, indulge in the delicious dessert served over homemade vanilla ice cream and take home a recipe card to try it yourself. NOTE: This is a demonstration activity and does not include a hands-on experience.