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
6,069 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Show up hungry!
Rosiecab87,,Jan 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00SO MUCH FOOD! If you're visiting on a short itinerary, this tour is the perfect way to eat all of the popular food this city has to offer. I started my morning with a simple coffee and pastry to save my hunger for what was to come. So glad I made this decision as every sampling seemed to get bigger and bigger! The history behind each item made me appreciate it even more. Nate was the perfect guide and provided an authentic experience during the tour. This is a MUST for any foodie out there, even if you have already been to this city. It will not disappoint!
Jack had tremendous...
Amy B,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Jack had tremendous positive energy as he guided us through restaurants and New Orleans history. We had plenty to eat and learned about the food history as well.
Very informative,...
Donna A,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative, delicious food, just right amount of walking, eating and history. Being cash for tips!
New Orleans weekend with...
Dawn L,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00New Orleans weekend with friends. Great food tour! Guide Nate was wonderful! And food was delicious!
Informative and fun
resvan63,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00With a group of 8 we spent 3 hours in the French quarter with Jack. He was an excellent guide either way a lot of knowledge about New Orleans history and food scene . The tasting of different courses was good , but for the sweet alternatives I think this could improve . A small an very sweet dry cookie was served to us standing on the street to eat it . Otherwise the tour was good and I can recommend it
Great experience with Lauren the tour guide
Journey66272746971,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was an amazing tour guide. Personable and knowledgeable- the food was soooo good. Thoroughly enjoyed it and highly recommend!
Great Food and Learning Experience!
YHenry73,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. The food was good. Great experience!
New Orleans has...
txscurlygirl,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00New Orleans has incredible food! This tour introduced us to new dishes and new insights on the history of this fabulous city.
NOLA Food Tour
Gary A,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the best tours we took in NOLA. Our tour guide Milton was excellent. He was a walking history book of NOLA and the food stops we made for gumbo, grilled oysters, po'boys, and pralines were all excellent!
Wonderful experience!
L9869JLpattys,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was our first time in the French quarter so this food and walking tour was a great way to get familiar with the area and the food scene. Susan was our guide and she was fabulous! Very personable and very knowledgeable! I would highly recommend this trip!
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