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‘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
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!
Options
Small-Group Food Walking Tour
No more than 13 guests
Food Walking Tour
No more than 18 guests
Reviews
5,924 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanksgiving fun
Aharris624,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had the best time yesterday on a tour with Nate. We learned so much and would have loved for this to have been a full day experience.
Tour was good and guide...
Heather L,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Tour was good and guide knew a lot of food and history - food was delicious but hard for kids who aren’t super adventurous
Make this your first New Orleans adventure!!
1rachelq,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susan is an AMAZING tour guide! She is knowledgeable and has a very pleasant personality. This tour was perfect for our New Orleans trip. I recommend that you start your trip with this activity because Susan has the best suggestions for anything else you may want to do. She knows the best spots for drinks, beignets...all the good stuff!! Thank you!
Great way to tour the French Quarter
X2627NDrosej,
Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour- Russell out guide was very knowledgeable and made it a great experience! Good variety of foods and restaurants.
Delicious and fun!
296tammieb,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First, Chef Lauren was an amazing guide! Her knowledge of the local food and history, made it entertaining for all of us. She even got me to try fried oysters. If you’re looking to try good food, do a little walking in the French Quarter and let the good times roll… Don’t miss this one!
Awesome and informative!
sarapO1680MN,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was even better than anticipated: actually seated in several restaurant. Russell was very knowledgeable about New Orleans history and food.
Food and history
justinemQ6096PC,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack was an excellent guide. He was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Food was delicious and learned some cool history facts about the area. Would recommend to anyone visiting New Orleans!
Great food tour
justinemQ6096PC,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jack was an amazing tour guide! Very knowledgeable, enthusiastic and attentive to the groups needs. Would definitely recommend for anyone visiting New Orleans! Great food and learned some interesting history about the area.
Best food, Best time
E7653GQtaraw,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had a wonderful time eating throughout the French quarter with our tour guide Jack! He was full of knowledge of history and culture. I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans!
Great tour!
19catharinef,
Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Susan was fantastic. Very knowledgeable about both food and history. She also had a strong palate—helped guide us to the best spots in town and away from some tourist traps. You will really get a meal on this tour, so arrive hungry!
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