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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.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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)
No more than 18 guests
No more than 13 guests
Operated by Destination Kitchen
4,869 reviews
Pamela M,
Dec 25, 2024
Jack was amazing! He’s knowledge of New Orleans history was apparent and we really enjoyed hearing about it. Food choices…chefs kiss!
MaryLou A,
Dec 25, 2024
Krist was a wonderful guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly and inclusive. The food was good and you got to see a lot of the French Quater.
Sharon M,
Dec 24, 2024
The tour was amazing. Laurent was a wonderful guide who gave the history of the area, the architecture and the food. The food vendors and restaurants were amazing. Perfect introduction the the French quarter and New Orleans life.
Richard E,
Dec 23, 2024
Susan was an excellent guide. The tour ran smoothly and she was full of interesting information and useful recommendations. We also got to see her gracefully handle a local scammer that tried to approach our group, providing tips for how to avoid them.
Joanne S,
Dec 21, 2024
We loved our tour with Laurent! He was informative, knowledgeable & friendly! We enjoyed sampling some of NOLA specialties. Loved the gumbo the best. We are glad we went on this tour.