Garden District Flavors: New Orleans Food Tour

Experience the flavors and history of New Orleans on a guided walking tour of the Garden District. Indulge in Cajun and Creole specialties, explore historic architecture, and discover local shops and galleries.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Begin your journey at the renowned Lafayette Cemetery to explore the distinctive funeral customs and traditions of New Orleans, along with the city’s early historical background.
  • Garden District - Famous for its historic mansions, grand oaks, and Magazine Street shopping, visitors and their guide will delight in an…
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Beverages
  • Local taxes
  • Tea and coffee
  • Food tasting
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information

Embark on an all-inclusive, three-stop food tour that explores New Orleans history through its cuisine. This 3-hour guided walking tour of the Garden District begins at Lafayette Cemetery, then winds through the neighborhood’s historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and majestic oak trees. After a leisurely stroll, guests enjoy a full meal of…

Location
Commander's Palace
Washington Avenue
Meet on the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Melissa_j
Jun 21, 2026
Food and history walk in the Garden District - Michelle is fantastic! So much history and she was a great host. The area is beautiful and we walked around a the beautiful area
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Nicole
Jun 3, 2026
A great way to get off Bourbon St. - This was a lot of fun to see the garden district. Fun to learn more on the history of NOLA and get us outside the touristy spots. Michelle was great and personable. Easy walk and good food. Highly recommend upon arrival!
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Kelly_m
May 15, 2026
Great NO history and food - Michelle was full of information about the settling of NO from the French to the Spanish. Eggplant Napoleon was the best food on the tour.
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Coralie
Apr 13, 2026
Great tour - Michelle was an amazing tour guide! She was knowledgeable and entertaining. We enjoyed our time with her.
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Terry_k
Feb 20, 2026
Michelle leads a... - Michelle leads a fantastic tour- starting with history that sets the stage for the tour - architectural highlights, delicious food and history- she is knowledgeable and fun!!!
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Lorir885
Feb 1, 2026
Perfect blend of food, history and architecture - The Garden District food tour was the perfect mix of food, history and architecture. Michelle was an amazing tourguide and extremely knowledgeable. I look forward to taking her other tours.
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Art_b
Jan 4, 2026
Do this tour first. - We wish we had taken this tour on our very first day. We learned so much great information about the city that would have saved us time and money.
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Rick_s
Dec 7, 2025
Absolutely the Best - Our family was in New Orleans for 12 days and took many tours. By far the best were guided by Michelle Mashon. She is a native of the city and knows all the best history and places to visit away from the normal tourist spots. I would give her 6 stars if that was possible.
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Ev641
Dec 6, 2025
Eat like the locals! - Yes, the French Quarter has great dining experiences. But there are so many great food options in every category and dining experience level all over the city. This tour takes you away from bustle and shove of the Quarter to the leisurely pace of the Garden District. Michelle takes time to build a history of the food of New Orleans through the history of its inhabitants. Then you eat (you will be full at the end) at 3 of her fav local spots. The locals know her - think "Norm!" from Cheers - b/c you are in HER neighborhood! You'll feel welcome and want to come back again and again.
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Stacey_k
Nov 15, 2025
Michelle is the best and this tour is a delight! - This experience was awesome! I would give it 10 stars if I could. Michelle is a wonderful guide. She taught us so much about local history and customs, shared excellent food with us, and gave everyone in our group great tips about places to shop and eat while we’re in town. She went above and beyond and made this tour so much fun!
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From $78
up to 14 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).