New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
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)
What To Expect
French Quarter
Meet your guide in the heart of the French Quarter to embark on your three-hour walking tour of world-class restaurants and foodie venues. Wander the lively streets of the French Quarter and get an insider's look at the kitchens often seen on food shows and featured in cookbooks. Let your guide know the restaurants you're interested in checking out or perhaps ask your guide to recommend a personal favorite. Indulge in food tastings during your tour. You may have a classic gumbo as a seafood treasure, boudin beignets and other authentic nibbles. Popular New Orleans' cocktails are available for purchase like the distinctive Pimms Cup with a ' twist. Pimms originated in England, but the Pimms Cup cocktail was dreamed up in New Orleans. Your tastings are all included in the price of your tour and many feel these tastings add up to a meal's worth of food. There's a moderate amount of walking involved as you move from one exceptional restaurant to the next, so it's easy to work off the calories!
French Market
Enjoy tastings from the French Market, which is the oldest of its kind in the US. Your 3-hour tasting adventure concludes in the French Quarter where you can keep exploring on your own or return to a favorite eatery on your own later for a sit-down meal!
Options
Small-Group Food Walking Tour
No more than 13 guests
Food Walking Tour
No more than 18 guests
Reviews
5,540 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Nate was an incredible...
Tika S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Nate was an incredible tour guide! The food stops were all delicious and gave a wide variety of the foods created in New Orleans & eaten by the wonderful people for decades! As my first food tour ever, it was definitely something I will want to do in other cities - or come back for more in NOLA! Highly recommend this tour of French Quarter as well as a tour of food! Incredible experience!!
Milton was a fantastic...
Gina S,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00Milton was a fantastic host. He was knowledgeable about the food, the city, the history of both, and was a great host. He made sure that if we had any questions, they were answered, and all of the food we tried was fantastic. The restaurant recommendations were very much appreciated as well. I plan on recommending the tour to everyone who goes.
Book! & go hungry
Lauren B,
Jul 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00You eat so much food!! Go hungry. This is an amazing way to taste the famous foods of New Orleans. I’ve done food tours before, and this one by far had the most food. Bring a water bottle since some places are just grab and go and other places you sit and have water. Our guide, Milton, was great. He had a wealth of knowledge that he shared.
Lauren is the most...
Teresa D,
Jul 27, 2025
- Viator
5.00Lauren is the most knowledgeable and entertaining!! It was an incredible tour with fantastic food!! I highly recommend!!
A Delicious and Insightful Tour; Highly Recommend!
Atul K,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had an amazing time on this History + Food Tour of the French Quarter! It was the perfect mix of culture, storytelling, and incredible food. Despite the intense summer heat at 1PM and a heat-irritated crowd to manage, our guide Nate did a fantastic job. He was knowledgeable, engaging, and answered all of our questions with patience and insight. he is an excellent storyteller. The food stops were generous and every dish we tried was absolutely delicious. Even my partner, who has visited New Orleans many times, discovered new historical facts and tasted foods she had never had before. That is saying something! We would 100% recommend this experience to friends and family, and it is a great way to explore the city’s rich culinary and historical traditions in one go. The world does not talk much about Creole and Cajun food, let us please make it mainstream!!
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