New Orleans Food Walking Tour

Embark on a half-day food tour of the French Quarter in New Orleans and discover the city’s famous cuisine. Sample traditional NOLA dishes and learn about the rich food legacy of the area. Customize the tour to your interests and upgrade to a small-group experience.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • 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!
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
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages, but available for purchase (21+)
  • Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Additional Information

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 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.
  • ALLERGIES - This tour highlights set tastings and does not offer gluten-free, vegetarian options, vegan or pescatarian options. 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.
Location
600 Royal St
Royal Street
Please meet your guide inside Roux Royale 600 Royal Street (corner with Toulouse)
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Companion01199628754
Jul 29, 2024
Great Tour & Great Food - Nate was our guide and he did an awesome job. He gave us a lot more history than we expected and it was cool to tour the Quarter with a local.
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Colleen_m
Jul 14, 2024
Great way to eat and see the French Quarter. - Our tour guide Susan was fantastic as she guided us through the French Quarter to the various restaurants speaking on the various culinary cultures and history of the city. The food samples were fabulous a must do but definitely show up ready to eat.
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Mendefeeley
Jul 12, 2024
Great! - Laurent was AMAZING! Knowledgeable. Friendly. And personable. I'm not sure if you can request a specific guide, but it is worth a shot. He deserves a raise.
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961lashawndag
Jul 6, 2024
GREAT FOOD, GREAT HISTORY AND GREAT GUIDE! (Jack) - This food tour was great! Our tour guide Jack was so informative and fun. We tried mean different foods, shrimp po Boys, gumbo, alligator sausage and more. Jack knew a lot about the history of the city and the back ground of each dish. I would recommend him for anyone who has not gone on this tour and for returning visitors of the city. If you’re thinking about this tour I would say Book it now! My family had a great time.
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Leeai3877ll
Jun 24, 2024
Wonderful way to eat your way through the city - The food was great, but our guide, Susan, made it a stellar experience. If you can book the tour and request her, I highly recommend you do so. She is knowledgeable of the area, accommodating of everyone in the party, and a joy to be with.
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Mlramp
Jun 24, 2024
First food tour, awesome experience - This is the first food tour I've ever done, and it was great! Best way to try a smattering of New Orleans food. Susan, our guide, was very nice and knowledgeable. She made sure we were all comfortable and full!!
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Jamest5409
Jun 23, 2024
Yummy NOLA food tour - Informative of the food , its origin and relationship with New Orleans culture and history. Susan did an excellent job communicating well and with a professional depth of knowledge
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Brisbanerunner
Jun 23, 2024
Absolutely worth doing - This was absolutely worth doing. Despite the humidity, we had a wonderful walk through the French District. There were 5 food stops - 2 sweet, 3 savoury. I’m glad we didn’t have breakfast as we didn’t leave hungry. We tried all the big names in local food - gumbo, po-boy, beignet, and gator. Susan did such a terrific job of our walking tour. Very friendly, very easy going. She loves New Orleans and it makes a difference.
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Windy_h
Jul 16, 2024
Susan the Tour Guide did... - Susan the Tour Guide did a fantastic job and the food was good as well. My friends definitely enjoyed this experience
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Adamsb5107jv
Jun 25, 2024
French quarter food tour - Susan was a terrific host. She was well versed in the local cuisine as well as the history of the city. But what I especially appreciated was her willingness and ability to provide recommendations beyond food including the local music scene.
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