New Orleans Food Tour: Taste Local Flavors and History

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.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Jackson Square - Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began — 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
  • The Cabildo - Pass by elegant Spanish colonial building stands next to St. Louis…
What's Included
  • See Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
  • Stop at the oldest public market in America - The French Market
  • Join a friendly Local English-speaking Guide
  • Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
  • Walking tour with 5 food samples (expect: beignet, a local dish, Cajun, Gumbo, local praline)
What's Not Included
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information
  • 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.
  • Please note food options, portion sizes, and stops will vary depending on the…
Location
Jackson Square
Jackson Square (next to Andrew Jackson statue), 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
Cancellation Policy

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

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D2189fhcolinh
Dec 4, 2024
Fantastic French Quarter Food Tour - Our group was lucky to have a tour with Chip all to ourselves, and he did a great job giving us a real authentic experience of the French Quarter. All of us left the tour feeling perfectly satisfied and having learned a lot about the history of New Orleans. It was great to get context about where the food came from and how the culture of the city was shaped. Without a doubt, this tour was a great value.
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R1420nbcatherineg
Nov 27, 2024
Food and history - So much history and architecture and the food was amaaaaaazing. Even for kids who started the tour as picky eaters. Thank you!!
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M2654wmstevep
Nov 24, 2024
Fantastic food tour - Fantastic tour and Lauren is the best! She really knows a lot about New Orleans history and the delicious food. We highly recommend this tour.
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Morgan_d
Nov 23, 2024
Fun! - Had a lot of fun on this tour. Definitely a must if you want to try some of the local cuisine. Simon was a very good local guide and very relaxed guy. We had our grandmother with us and he didn’t have any issues accommodating the slower pace. Definitely worth the booking!
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Jesecab2024
Nov 22, 2024
Excellent! - This was an amazing combination of good food and interesting history! We loved every second! Would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area!
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Nicholashu7809bh
Nov 20, 2024
A great way to try New Orleans unique food scene! - We had a wonderful time on this food tour! It's a great way to try some of the wonderful local food in New Orleans. Our tour guide Kaffey was great, she was very friendly and knowledgable about the food and its history with the region. We were able to try a variety of foods from beignets, to a muffaletta sandwich, gumbo, a Po'Boy, even a praline. Each food accompanied with a story about it's history to the city. Fair warning, you will get full on this tour, definitely worth it! Highly recommended!
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105lisap
Nov 19, 2024
Awesome Eats! - What a wonderful tour! Kaffey- our guide-provided very detailed background on the origins of the foods and what makes them different regionally. She took us to some amazing places and we had the most delicious food! We went early on in our trip so we could revisit our favorite places and we have already gone back for more gumbo at MRB! It’s not just a bite or two either- I was so full by the end of the tour, but already planning to revisit multiple stops! Thank you Kaffey!
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Yazzminec2024
Nov 17, 2024
Loved this tour!!!! - My husband and I booked this tour at the last minute. Lauren was an amazing tour guide. Her knowledge of the city’s history makes the food tour even better. This is a great experience for couples and families. Don’t wait, book now!
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Brian_s
Nov 14, 2024
Great time - Chip was very knowledgeable regarding the French Quarter hx and cuisine. The weather was bad but he made it entertaining.
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Teresawi2025oy
Nov 10, 2024
Fantastic - This tour was a fantastic way to enjoy the foods NOLA has to offer and to learn about this city and its culture. Kaffey was a wonderful guide. Highly recommend this tour! Already went back for more of yesterday’s samplings today.
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