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New Orleans: French Quarter Food & Culture Tour

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Eat and drink your way through the best dishes that the French Quarter has to offer on this foodie walking tour with a local. Learn about the area's rich heritage with a variety of tasty samples.

  • Free cancellation
    Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
  • Instant confirmation & Mobile tickets
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  • Private tour
    Avoid crowds with an exclusive experience. (depends on selected option)
  • Live guiding
    English
  • Duration
    2.5 hours
  • Includes
    • Guided walking food tour through Old Town New Orleans, including the French Quarter and French Market
    • Local guide providing cultural storytelling throughout the tour, connecting each dish to New Orleans’ diverse heritage
    • 4 food stops and 5 food samples — expect tastings such as:
    • Beignet (classic New Orleans pastry), a local dish, NOLA Po’boy or muffuletta, a cup of gumbo, a local sweet treat
    • Visit to the French Market, America’s oldest public market
    • Hot sauce tasting, with insights into Louisiana’s spice heritage
    • Stories and history of New Orleans’ multicultural roots, including African, French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous influences
    • Additional food
    • Drinks
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Taste how NOLA’s mix of cultures creates its unique, flavorful food scene
  • Sample classic dishes like beignets, gumbo, and Cajun specialties
  • Walk and explore the historic French Market and vibrant French Quarter
  • Enjoy a small-group tour (max 12) for a more personalized, intimate experience
  • Sustainable & Certified: A B Corp Experience

Description

Discover the flavors of New Orleans on a small-group food tour through the French Quarter. Led by a passionate local guide, each stop features their personal favorite dishes—no generic bites here, just proudly biased picks shaped by years of eating in NOLA.

Start with a classic beignet, then explore the French Market, America’s oldest public market. Taste Cajun and Creole staples like gumbo and hot sauce, rooted in French, African, and Native American traditions.

This tour blends iconic New Orleans dishes with the guide’s own go-to spots, offering a truly personal take on the city’s culinary scene. End with a sweet treat and leave with a full belly and a deeper connection to NOLA’s food culture.

Good to know before you go
  • This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.
  • 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.
  • The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 can join this tour for free
  • This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater for vegetarians and other dietary requirements
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Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the cancellation policy for this activity?
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
2. When will I receive the confirmation of my booking?
You will receive an email notification right after your successful payment. If you don't see it in your inbox, check your spam or junk mail folder. When the payment is completed you have the option to download your ticket directly.
3. What is a private tour?
Private tours offer more advantages and benefits than regular tours. You will have your own private guide for the duration of the tour. You can also customize the itinerary to your specific interests and needs.
4. Are mobile tickets enough or do I have to print them?
Tickets don't need to be printed. You can show your ticket from your smartphone as a PDF.
  • Adults
    12-99 years
  • Children
    6-11 years
  • Infants
    0-5 years
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