French Quarter Food Tour: Discover New Orleans' Cuisine
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4,205 Ratings
New Orleans
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
  • Upgrade to a small-group tour (max 12 guests)
  • Engaging and expert guides
  • Cultural exploration with a culinary twist
  • Diverse food tastings at French Quarter eateries
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic beverages, but available for purchase (21+)
  • Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Additional Information

Discover what’s making headlines on this half-day gastronomic tour featuring some of the finest fare in New Orleans’ renowned French Quarter! Indulge in a delightful blend of food and history. Your enthusiastic and well-informed guide will accompany you as you savor traditional NOLA offerings in the French Quarter, some of which feature prominently in recipe books. Be prepared to try an array of genuine tastings. Depending on the timing of your food tour, you might get to enjoy: Classic Gumbo at a Creole eatery, Seafood or Short Rib Po-Boys, Alligator Sausage, Muffuletta, Jambalaya, Char-Grilled Oyster, Pralines, decadent Praline cookies, and wander past the famed Cafe du Monde. Acquaint yourself with the extensive tradition of gourmet food in the French Quarter and identify the must-visit spots for your subsequent visits. You also have the option to personalize the tour as per your interest with your guide, or opt for an upscale small-group tour comprising not more than 12 participants. Please bear in mind that tastings are subject 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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Letsgetgoing31
Mar 28, 2024
Taste of NOLA - Great way to get a taste of some of New Orleans' eateries and their dishes. Susan was a fabulous guide. Definitely recommend.
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P7563jclaurap
Mar 28, 2024
Great Tour with Susan! - Susan was the best! She was so helpful and informative! Thank you for all the suggestions! The food was a great taste of New Orleans!
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R931jematthewm
Mar 28, 2024
Wonderful Tour and Great Guide! - Would definitely recommend this tour (and particularly our guide Susan) for anyone visiting New Orleans. She was informative, knowledgeable, and most importantly matched the energy of the group to allow everyone to enjoy our time. Not to mention managing a bachelor party and 2 couples - not an easy task! The food was delicious and bits of history kept you engaged. Thank you Susan for being one of the highlights of our trip.
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Travel56757170324
Mar 25, 2024
Taste of NOLA - Susan was knowledgeable, friendly and enthusiastic. We felt well taken care of. The food was delicious and of good proportions. Great time!
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Kayew919
Mar 24, 2024
Susan rocks the food tour!!! - Susan rocked this trip!!! She was knowledgeable about the history of the delicious food. We were stuffed by the time it was over. It was a wonderful tour! I’d recommend to anyone!!!
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Q2830pbmatth
Mar 24, 2024
Great food tour with history and French Quarter sight-seeing - Our guide Susan was great - fun to chat with and very knowledgeable about the history of and numerous cultural influences on New Orleans cuisine. You'll get the rundown on which dishes are Cajun, Creole, Irish, Italian, etc. and how those cultures came to be a part of New Orleans. In addition to the great food, you'll see a lot of the French Quarter. All-around great experience.
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Explore582291
Mar 23, 2024
Fun and knowledgeable foodie tour! - Susan was amazing and knowledgeable. She kept a good pulse om the group and walking speed - always checking in with each of us. My hubs had lots of random questions and she was rich with information. We did the 1130 tour and skipped lunch - I'm small and my hubs is bigger at 250lbs and we both were left full and happy!
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Filthygamer
Mar 23, 2024
Susan is the best! - We did a walking food tour with Susan. She was amazing. Very informative and knowledgeable. She was also extremely friendly. It was our first day ever in New Orleans and it is something that we'll never forget. Thank you!
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Natalie
Mar 23, 2024
Delicious and fun! - Very fun walking tour! Susan was amazing and so informative about the history, food and culture of NOLA. We did this on our first day in town for the first time and it was great to get recommendations on where we should go the remainder of our visit. Highly recommend!
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Dephal
Mar 21, 2024
Great intro to NOLA food - Really enjoyed this tour. Susan gave us lots of background information on what we were eating, and we got to try quite a few items. Plenty of time to enjoy (and, if wanted, visit bathrooms and/or buy drinks). There wasn't a ton of walking.
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