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New Orleans French Quarter: A Tasty Tour with a Local

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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 tour
    • Food-loving local English-speaking guide
    • 4 food stops and 5 food samples (expect food samples such as beignet, a local dish, Cajun, a cup of gumbo, or local praline)
    • Additional food
    • Drinks
    • Tips
Highlights & Description

Highlights

  • Savor a beignet, New Orleans’ iconic deep-fried sweet treat
  • Stroll through the French Market, sampling dishes and meeting locals
  • Dig into a bowl of famous gumbo and uncover the spicy debate behind it
  • End with a sweet praline made from locally grown pecans and sugarcane
  • Experience a small-group tour with a maximum of 12 for personalized attention

Description

Embark on a small-group culinary adventure through New Orleans’ vibrant French Quarter.
Begin your journey with a sweet beignet, a classic deep-fried pastry, before heading to the historic French Market, America’s oldest public market. Here, you'll sample local dishes from the market stalls and meet some of the colorful characters that make New Orleans so special.
Next, explore the city’s rich Cajun heritage with stops at local spots offering traditional dishes, including the famously controversial gumbo. Learn how this beloved dish has sparked debates among chefs and how it varies across New Orleans.
Finally, treat yourself to a delicious praline made from locally grown pecans and sugarcane. With just 12 guests, this personalized walking tour is the perfect way to experience the flavors and history of New Orleans!

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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