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New Orleans Garden District Food & History
4.3
8 Ratings
New Orleans
Explore New Orleans' Garden District: historic mansions, rich culture, and delicious food. Enjoy curated tastings and captivating stories on this all-inclusive walking tour.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Learn about our unique above ground burials and rich funeral traditions
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Local taxes
- Beverages
- Tea and coffee
- Food tasting
- Alcoholic Beverages
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. During walks between stops, hear about culture, traditions, architecture and have history fun! (PLEASE NOTE: currently, the cemetery is closed for repairs- we’ll still be able to see into the cemetery and discuss the history. I supplement the walking tour to see some of the mansions and historic homes the Garden District is known for). Then it’s on to the food at 3 stops- a neighborhood favorite for a taste of our Italian-Creole roots, hear Cajun history through sausage and finish with the Creole history of chicory over cafe au lait and filled beignets! All curated food, cocktails/beer, taxes & tip are included in your ticket so you can sit back and relax! Will accommodate allergies/dietary restrictions if told in advance. Menu & food stops are subject to availability. Other things to note: Tour is all weather, wear comfy walking shoes & bring a face mask.
- We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions if we are made aware of them 48 hrs in advance. Children and teens welcome- please let us know 48 hrs in advance if anyone is under 21 so we can accommodate.
- requires walking
- Check Covid requirements - failure to bring mandated proof of vaccination or negative PCR test considered a non-refundable cancellation since venues can deny entry to any guest.
Location
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Washington Avenue
Meet at the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St., the corner across from Commander's Palace, in front of the cemetery wall.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.3
(8 Ratings)
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Deborah_l
Jun 28, 2021
Delicious food and wonderful walking tour! - Going to the cafes and restaurants! Everything went so smoothly. Michele was very informative and friendly.
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Jdranshaw
May 4, 2019
Great historical walking tour and magnificent food - We had an amazing and informative time with Michelle. We started off at Lafayette Cemetery with an introduction to New Orleans burial customs and then a delightful walk thru the Lower Garden District, looking at the typical architecture and some movie star gazing thrown in for good measure. Then we got started with the food tour portion of the event, beginning with some Eggplant Napoleon (who knew Napoleon was a fan of eggplant?)- and some great local beers. Then off to Magazine Street for some gourmet hot dogs, and more cocktails. We had a great time learning about Michelle’s New Orleans. We were in town for Jazz Fest and exchanged many stories about our experiences. Then off to a cool coffee shop-bar-restaurant where we had some terrific beignets, cafe au lait and of course, more cocktails. After some great suggestions for some dive bars for local color, we parted ways with Michelle. We would highly recommend and would book with Michelle, any time, any place.
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Jschiv
Dec 10, 2018
Garden District Tour - My husband and I did the Garden District Tour with Michelle and it was AWESOME! She is so knowledgeable about all things NOLA, having grown up here. She even went out of her way to tell us about other great spots around town for the rest of our stay. This tour was fantastic and the food/restaurants were perfect and just what we were looking for. Michelle does a great job tailoring the tour to your taste. I highly recommend this tour to anyone!
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Nancy_r
Nov 17, 2018
New Orleans...Eat Like a Local walking food tour - Michelle was personable and knowledgeable. She’s a local who knows the food scene. It was more than a tasting. We visited 3 places and had a great selection of local fare.
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Ksfisher
Sep 26, 2018
Garden Distric Tour - my two sisters and 11 year old daughter had a girls weekend in New Orleans and wanted to do something we had never done before in the area. I contacted Michelle and she was very clear and informative while we made plans. She gave options of her tours and provided info of other events we may be interested in in the area as wells We had a tour of the Garden District and it was so nice! We started with a Tour of the cemetery and walked a few blocks to Magazine Street. There we made 3 stops and had amazing food and drinks! Fun for us and my daughter! I would definitely recommend Michelle with Bob Moment!
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Liz
Jul 2, 2019
Great time of the dive bars of the Bywater - Michelle is an awesome tour guide. She was very informative and friendly. We had a great time visiting murals, parks, and bars. It was so nice to be able to sit at the bar and talk to the locals and learn about New Orleans through them. I would definitely recommend doing this tour.
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Humarock
Dec 3, 2018
informative and fun food tour - The Garden District food tour with Michelle from Bon Moment was very informative and enjoyable. Michelle not only knew lots about the food, she also passed on very interesting information on the local cemetery and many restaurants in New Orleans. We had various foods at several restaurants that showcased the varied flavors of New Orleans. Our group was 6 people- which was really a perfect size. The amount of walking wasn't excessive- and it was an easy route. I went on the tour with 3 friends and we all enjoyed the tour.
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Sheri_c
Jul 12, 2019
Refund and cancellation policy - I have no idea how the tour was because I was not able to take it. The tour director or owner was very friendly on the phone and was willing to accommodate me however trip advisor was not.. My plane was cancelled the day I was supposed to take my trip and I understand there is a return policy but do to unforseen circumstances beyond my control I was not able to travel to New Orleans. I was willing to provide a copy of the Email cancelling my flight, however they would still not refund me. Other tout companies did. For these reasons I would not book another tour. I am very disappointed in the customer service and taking care of the company and getting their money comes ahead of taking care of the customer. They could have had a customer for life instead they have lost a customer and lost future customers because I will let all my family and friends know how they treated me.
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