New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

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From USD 75

4.81
5,348 reviews

Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Find out what all the fuss is about on this half-day food tour of some of the best food in New Orleans' famous French Quarter! Food and history mixed together. Your passionate and knowledgeable guide will escort you to experience traditional NOLA samplings in the French Quarter, including a few commonly mentioned in cookbooks. You will sample a variety of authentic tastings. Depending on your food tour time, options may include: Traditional Gumbo at a Creole restaurant, Seafood or Short Rib Po-Boys, Alligator Sausage, Muffuletta, Jambalaya, Char-Grilled Oyster, Pralines, buttery Praline cookies, and stroll past the famous Cafe du Monde. Learn about the rich legacy of fine food in the French Quarter and which hotspots to check out on your own later. You can even work with your guide to customize the tour to your interests or upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 13 guests. Please note tastings are subject to change due to current availability.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Additional languages may be available upon request, but are not guaranteed

We love what we do and look forward to your visit!

Menu items and, or stops are interchangeable and may change without notice.

Guide gratuities are excluded. Guide and host gratuities are always appreciated.

This tour highlights set tastings and does not offer substitutions. Please advise us of any true food allergies. Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.

Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Cultural tour with a culinary twist

Fun and knowledgeable guides

Food tastings from various French Quarter restaurants and specialty food establishments

Option to upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 13 guests

Alcoholic beverages, but available for purchase (21+)

Gratuities (15-20% recommended)

Options

Food Walking Tour

No more than 18 guests

Small-Group Food Walking Tour

No more than 13 guests

Reviews

4.81

5,348 reviews

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  • Excellent tour!

    Sandra R,

    May 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lots of walking and come hungry!! Our guide, Jack, was great! He shared so much of the history of New Orleans and how different cultures influenced the food. Very organized tour and well worth the time.

  • Great food tour. Lauren...

    Deborah P,

    May 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great food tour. Lauren was knowledgeable and entertaining. She was able to answer everyone’s questions. Highly recommend.

  • Fun and interesting tour!

    Carol M,

    May 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    My husband and I had a great time on this tour. Our guide Russell was fabulous and really made it a memorable experience. His knowledge and personal experience were impressive and he was funny and entertaining. Also very accommodating of guests with different abilities. The food stops were great choices, all delicious with interesting backstories. It was definitely a fun way to be introduced to the French Quarter and NOLA’s fascinating history and fabulous food!

  • Super laid back and fun....

    eric k,

    May 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Super laid back and fun. Kristi was a great guide. Great food. Great history and a nice walk around the French Quarter.

  • Amazing experience— Jack was an amazing guide!

    Sarah K,

    Apr 30, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    I can’t say enough good things about this tour. It was an amazing way to sample a lot of local food favorites and we also learned so much history behind the culture and food of New Orleans. Jack was an AMAZING guide, and we would recommend any friends and family visiting New Orleans to take this tour!