French Quarter Culinary History and Tasting Tour

Overview

This walking and tasting tour of the French Quarter will immerse you in the history of New Orleans and how its unique cuisine evolved. We tour select historic restaurants and discuss their culinary contributions - including the two oldest (Antoine's and Tujague's, established in 1840 and 1856. respectively. You will learn to appreciate the differences between Cajun and Creole cuisine, and will hear of the varied ethnic influences that contribute to New Orleans Cuisine.

One of the great joys of travel is exploring the local culture with the benefit of local insight. Locally owned and operated we know the very best way for visitors to sample some of the finest cuisine New Orleans has to offer.

City: New Orleans

Wed 26 Feb

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Starting at $68.58

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Wed 26 Feb

Starting at $68.58

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What's Included

Professional licensed tour guides

All food samplings

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Operates in all weather conditions (please dress for the occasion)
Moderate amount of walking, wear comfortable shoes
Be sure to let us know of any dietary restrictions you may have
While we try to accommodate for dietary needs, we cannot guarantee what the restaurants have available.
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (255)

Stewart T

Sep 2014

Had a wonderful time with our tour guide Candy, sampling signature dishes from restaurants around the French Quarter. Stops included old line, new, and niche eateries. Sprinkled with history and wonderful insight into the inner workings of cuisine in the Quarter.

Joe H

Sep 2014

I review everything I do honest in my opinion and love to leave good reviews but sometimes I just cant find the good. Me and my wife have taken 1 other culinary tour and we absolutely loved it. We were hoping for the same experience but this was not it. First- we sampled 6 different foods in very small portions. Literally 2 or 3 bites of anything served. The soup was served in a cup the size you get a condiment in. Second- we went in several places where our guide talked about the great food they had but we never got to sample. We walked in the restaurant, walked around and left. We were in one restaurant for a half hour waiting to be able to see the dining room and look at 3 pictures on a wall and left. Our guide spoke too quietly, especially when we stopped on the street next to a bunch of trash cans to tell us a little more history. Yes the smells on New Orleans streets will turn your stomach in places so bad place to stop. Also after an hour and a half and only having 2 samples we were losing interest and more thinking of what we should actually eat. Third- History is great but the point of a culinary tour is about food and not a secret room to show us dresses and ball gowns that the original owner wore to mardi gras. There are a few dozen different tours for that information. My wife and I are very dissapointed for many reasons but, on our previous culinary tour, when we went into a restaurant we were greeted by the staff and seated and served. The chef would come out and introduce himself and tell us about the dishes. Every sample we had on this tour we were handed a small cup or plate and seated in a back room or out of the way. There was only one place that someone who worked there actually came out and introduced himself and told us a little about the food. The samples we tried were good and the guide did have some good information at times but the tour is unorganized and strays too far from what anyone should expect at a culinary tour. We ate from styrofoam bowls, paper plates and napkins. For almost $50 a person you would expect the tour operator would work better with each restaurant so we did not feel like we were bothering the establishment. I know I have missed a few points as I was writing this review in my head during the tour which is never a good sign. Their facebook page is also misleading as it says, New Orleans Culinary history tour. The flyer they give out at the end of the tour states culinary history and tasting tour. Yes there is a difference.

wahunt

Sep 2014

On my recent trip to New Orleans with a group of Foodies, we had the opportunity to experience a delightful tour of six fabulous restaurants in the French Quarter, tasting some of the various culinary treats available in the city. Led by our excellent guide Naif Shahady, a former history teacher, we were led to our stops with an introduction to the history of cuisines in New Orleans, as well as the different courses received. Starting at Antoine's, a New Orleans institution, we began with a delicious seafood gumbo, followed by shrimp Arnaud at Arnaud's Roulade. The shrimp was coated with a tangy mustard sauce. After a short walk, we stopped at the Desire Oyster Bar for turtle soup, followed by red beans and rice at Creole Delicacies on Jackson Square. To top off our tour, we stopped at La Davina Café y Gelateria for a muffuletta, a sandwich with Italian meats, cheese, and olive spread, and a sample of gelato. Naif's narrations throughout the tour were informative and well presented. This is a great tour and well worth the $46 we paid for the experience. I highly recommend it on any visit to New Orleans.