Explore the diverse and unique tastes that appoint New Orleans as one of America’s leading culinary hubs. Discover esteemed local spots and savory secret treasures. You’ll depart not just with satiety and joy, but also with a deeper comprehension of how New Orleans’ gastronomy, heritage, and history interconnect.
- French Market - Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began ‘97 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.
As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To wake up your taste buds, we’ll indulge in New Orleans’ most iconic breakfast pastry, the beignet. While it looks hard to pronounce, it’s definitely not hard to love. Just make sure you watch the direction of the wind or else you might find yourself covered in powdered, sugary goodness!
Next we will head to The French Market, the site of America’s oldest public market. Historically a place of diversity with products and people from all walks of life, today The French Market is a modern yet unique culinary space. We’ll be sure to stop for a local bite and get to know some of the colorful personalities who call this city home.
- French Quarter - From the French Market, you’ll embark on the picturesque streets of the French Quarter where your guide will take you to some of their favorite palate-pleasing spots. You’ll sample both a classic New Orleans dish, as well as a delicacy that you’ve probably never seen outside Cajun country. With an abundance of seafood, a fertile eco-system within the bayou and a history of spice trading, you’ll begin to realize why everything here tastes so good.
Do you have an affinity for the spicier side? Then adopt the ‘when-in-Rome’ attitude and unleash some of Louisiana’s hottest and tastiest sauces on your taste buds. This is the birthplace of Tabasco, after all.
On this tour, you’ll have the chance to try a dish that sparks more controversy amongst chefs than any other in New Orleans: gumbo. Learn how hundreds of years of history has shaped this recipe and how it can vary from restaurant to restaurant.
Finally, we will finish off with a sweet treat made from locally grown sugarcane and the region’s abundant pecans. No room for more? Don’t worry, they don’t call it the Big Easy for nothing. You can take your praline to-go and indulge when your sweet tooth kicks in.
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on where to eat and what else to do during your stay in New Orleans.
- Visit the historic French Market, the oldest public market in America
- Experience a culinary walking tour, including 4 food stops and 5 local samples
- Taste New Orleans’ most debated dish, Gumbo
- Savor a traditional Cajun dish from New Orleans
- Be guided by a friendly, local English-speaking guide
- Receive personalized recommendations for your visit about sights, activities, and dining
- Enjoy local desserts including a pastry and sweet treat
- Discover Jackson Square and admire the iconic St. Louis Cathedral
- Indulge in a classic New Orleans sandwich
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
- This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements. Discounts are available and your guide can assist you with recommendations on where to purchase alternative diet-friendly food during the tour.
- Small group of a maximum of 12 people.
- Please note food options, portion sizes, and stops will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day, but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.
- We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
