Embark on a culinary journey through the French Quarter of New Orleans, tasting iconic dishes and learning about the city’s rich food history and cultural influences.
- Jackson Square - Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began, the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, you’ll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences, and new ingredients to the USA through its ports.
- Lunch
- Local, English-speaking guide
- Gratuities
- Additional food and drink.
- Souvenirs or personal shopping
Experience the deep-seated history and customs behind New Orleans’ most emblematic dishes amidst this culinary and cultural exploration of the French Quarter!
Join us as we peruse the US’s oldest accessible market, the French Market, learning about its indigenous American heritage and its contemporary significance in New Orleans’ food sector. We might get to try a beignet, introduced to New Orleans in the 18th century by French settlers and Acadian immigrants.
Our knowledgeable local guide will expertly lead you through the French Quarter, exposing you to the impact of Cajun and Creole cultural amalgamation on New Orleans staples like gumbo and sausages. We’ll delve into the farming customs and origins of Louisiana, illuminating connections with our African American and Caribbean citizenry.
We’ll also savor a variety of dishes influenced by different immigrant cultures resident in the Crescent City, including a quintessential sandwich, before culminating our tour with a dessert linked to the city’s past and locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy your meal!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
