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)

VacationingGrammie

Sep 2014

Candy was our tour leader, what a knowledgeable and personable woman! Not only did we get an awesome history lesson of the region, she followed through visuals and further explanations as we requested. All of the "tastings" were delicious. All the people we encountered through the after at each restaurant seemed genuinely pleased to have us visit. Time and money -- well spent. Thank You

Laura D

Aug 2014

7 Restaurants and a lesson in Creole cooking. This was a fantastic overview of the best and most historic restaurants of the French Quarter. The history lesson was FANTASTIC!

jroussel

Aug 2014

We did a 2.5 hour French Quarter Culinary History and Tasting Tour. We have done food tours in different cities and found this tour to be 'world class' for three reasons. First and foremost, our guide Michael. Although not a NOLA native, he was very knowledgeable and shared just enough information to make the tour both informative and fun. Second, access to places you normally wouldn't be able to find (or be able to access) including behind the scenes of several of the oldest establishments in town. Third, a large variety of food (red beans and rice, turtle soup, gumbo, bread pudding, etc.). If you are curious about food traditions, like to discover new tastes with others and enjoy discovering hidden treasures, this tour is for you. Two useful pieces of information: You will stand most of the time with an opportunity to sit from time to time. The amount of food adds up to a "light lunch" so don't eat too much before the tour! Our only regret is that we did not do this first - we could have then made better choices about where and what do eat!