Downtown Mobile Food Tour: Iconic Gulf Coast Cuisine
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205 Ratings
Mobile
Experience the flavors of the Gulf Coast on a Downtown Mobile Food Tour. Taste iconic dishes, learn about Mobile's history, and visit landmark restaurants. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Bienville Bites Food Tour - Taste Gulf Coast staples like a true Mobilian!
Hear stories from over 300 years of history and learn about the city of six flags. Walk away knowing the birthplace of Mardi Gras!
Our LoDa Stroll will include tastings from 7 of downtown Mobile’s favorite restaurants and shops.
Experience the history and culture and hear the stories of downtown Mobile’s Lower Dauphin Street Historic District (LoDa). - The Fort of Colonial Mobile - Find out why Bienville decided to build the fort at this location.
- Mardi Gras Park - Six different flags have flown over Mobile throughout its history. Hear the story of Mobile’s history at Mardi Gras Park dating back to 1702 and what the first Mardi Gras celebration was like.
- History Museum of Mobile - See the History Museum located in the Old City Hall Building.
- Dauphin Street - Our walking tour consists of restaurants all along Dauphin Street. Many historic buildings line Dauphin Street dating back to the 1830’s and see the renaissance of our present day.
- Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception - Hear the history of this congregation that’s the oldest in the state of Alabama. Admire the beauty of the Cathedral built in 1835.
- Bienville Square - Walk through the shady oaks of beautiful Bienville Square. Stop for a quick photo at the historic fountain.
- Mobile - Visit one of the oldest cities in the US on a food tour experience!
What's Included
- Lunch included
- Bottled water provided
- All food and water covered in tour price
What's Not Included
- Price does not include alcoholic drinks.
Additional Information
Prepare your palate for an afternoon of famous Gulf Coast cuisine!
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Experience classic Gulf Coast foods like a true Mobilian!
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Discover tales from Mobile’s rich 300-year history and leave having learned the authentic origins of Mardi Gras!
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Our culinary journey includes samplings from 7 locally-loved restaurants and stores in downtown Mobile. Savor an assortment of dishes - from fried green tomatoes, beignets, Gulf seafood, to BBQ, Paella Fritters, Southern delicacies, and delicious desserts! (Sufficient for a complete meal.)
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Explore historic and legendary dining spots! With a combined 285 years of operation in Downtown Mobile, you’ll dine where the locals do!
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Hear fascinating trivia, stories, and historical details about Mobile from our informed and passionate guides.
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Check out our website for comprehensive details, additional dates, more tour options, cocktail package add-ons, and to provide allergy information.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
100 N Royal St
North Royal Street
Our meeting location is The Ruby Slipper Cafe. Please let the hostess know you are with Bienville Bites Food Tour. They will direct you to the courtyard where we will begin.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(205 Ratings)
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Seanpj8154er
Apr 14, 2024
Fun evening out in Mobile, AL - The food and atmosphere at the tour stops was amazing. Narissa was delightful and surprised us with all the Mobile history she knew. The food at the stops really showcased the eclectic history of Mobile. I will definitely recommend the tour to friends and family.
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Jamiegf1841vz
Apr 5, 2024
Fun Night in Downtown Mobile - First of all the food was really good and we went to some wonderful places. The whole atmosphere was a relaxed fun evening with history thrown in. Our tour guide Bella was very knowledgeable and made it even more fun. Sophia was training and added to the atmosphere. By the end of the tour we all felt like old friends even though we just met. What more can you ask….
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D1938obstacyr
Mar 29, 2024
Beautiful City and Excellent Tour - My husband and I went on the Downtown Mobile Food Tour with LaDonnia as our guide. This was a day trip from New Orleans. We were so impressed with the beautiful town, the history and food. We have been on many food tours in the past. Its usually the first thing we do in any new city. In our travels, we have had some hits and misses in terms of tour guides, but LaDonnia was at the top of the list for us. She was extremely friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We feel that she went above and beyond as a Tour guide. In terms of the city of Mobile, AL and the food we tasted, both surpassed our expectations. We started at a beautiful restaurant with city views and ended at an underground Speakeasy. From top to bottom, this was well-worth the day trip from New Orleans, and left us wanted to come back to explore more of the AL.
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Michellept8529bh
Mar 24, 2024
Super fun! - It was such a fun time. The food was great albeit very filling! It was nice to experience places that we may have not knew existed to try. Totally worth the trip. :)
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Kdeuschle9
Mar 15, 2024
Tasty and Fun Experience - This was the best food tour we have ever been on. Our guide, Lee, was so knowledgeable and fun. We learned a lot about the city and had some incredibly tasty treats! If you like to imbibe, the add on drink package was well worth it. Don’t hesitate to book this tour. You will really enjoy it!
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298sij
Mar 12, 2024
Fun and food in downtown Mobile - This was a very fun and educational experience. We appreciate Marissa's enthusiasm for the subject matter. Thank you to Bienville Bites. We will be back.
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Susanwb3778jg
Mar 8, 2024
Girls Night Out - Had a girls night out last night doing the food tour. We had a great time! Marissa was an excellent tour guide. The food was great and the walk was so nice and learning a little more about our city that I never knew. Will definitely do this again
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Y7389cemaureenp
Feb 23, 2024
Come hungry!! - My husband and I did the food tour and it included 7 different stops. We enjoyed everything from oysters to beignets to chicken wings and more. Our tour guide, Cynthia, was very pleasant and provided some history of Mobile. The walk is very flat and an easy pace so most people can participate.
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Jacob
Feb 18, 2024
A must-do food tour! - Fantastic tour guide with 7 great stops in downtown Mobile! A must-do for anyone visiting the first city for the first time
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Gene_p
Feb 21, 2024
tour guide good; our reservation gave wrong time, so we were 1/2 hour late to starting point. - We liked the tour; good guide, plenty of food. Would recommend. One caveat: Viator is only the booking agent, and our reservation that we had for a month in advance gave us a start time of 2:00; everyone else had been given a start time of 1:30, so we were late at the start. Also, no instructions on nearby parking, which was somewhat of a problem for people not familiar with Mobile.
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