New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Overview
Available languages
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 To Expect
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! 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!
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
6,485 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Highly recommend, interesting mini history and food tour.
Maryann S,May 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Be prepared to walk if its raining. Great experience rain or shine. Jack was very knowledgeable in the history and paired it well with the food.
NOLA tour
Dolores H,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great easy tour. Our tour guide Susan was knowledgeable and she did a great job presenting the food options of NOLA. I highly recommend this tour.
Great Food Experience
Diane W,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience and the food was delicious. Our guide was very knowledgeable and planned each place perfectly.
Fun tour
739judyz,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was a great guide. Good history about the food we were eating
Highly recommend this...
Bianca M,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Highly recommend this tour! It wasn’t just a food tour — we also learned so much about the history of New Orleans. Lauren was an amazing tour guide and extremely knowledgeable. Thank you for making it a great experience.
Excellent tour
Jacqueline R,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent opportunity to taste some of the local foods of New Orleans and at the same time visit some of the key locations in the city. Great guide and really useful tour
Great walking tour of the French Quarter (come hungry)
John S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our group had a great time on this tour. Our tour guide Jack had an infectious energy for his love of New Orleans, and that energy powered this tour with great food and historical tidbits for those who love understanding the "why" of a city and region. I will definitely recommend this tour to friends and colleagues on future visits to New Orleans, and hopefully they are lucky enough to have Jack as their guide!
Tasty
amandammohr,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, Lauren was very informative about New Orleans and the local cuisine,
Great food, tour and guide!
Christopher S,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Tour was well paced and informative. The food was awesome as well. However, our guide Susan’s knowledge and love for New Orleans the city and its heritage truly made this trip exceptional.
Best part of our trip by far!
Aileen G,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Susan was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about her city. All of the food was delicious and with every bite you can understand more and more why people love this city. Thank you for all the recommendations as well!
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