Garden District New Orleans Food & History Tour

Overview

Visit three food stops that highlight New Orleans history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief tour of the neighborhood's architecture & history, enjoy a full meal of unique Cajun and Creole specialties, spread out over 3 local eateries. Start at the Lafayette Cemetery to hear the unique funeral customs and traditions of New Orleans and the history of the city's early years. Then explore the architecture of the Garden District, home to historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oak trees. Your first food stop includes an indulgent taste of Creole fusion and the multicultural influences that shaped the 300-year-old city. Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) are included. Along the way, check out locally-owned shops, vintage stores, an artist co-op and gallery. Finish with a full stomach and plenty of recommendations for local fun and flavors for the rest of your visit!

City: New Orleans

Tue 17 Jun

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Starting at $95.00

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Tue 17 Jun

Starting at $95.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Gratuities

Beverages

Local taxes

Coffee and/or Tea

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions if we are made aware of them 48 hrs in advance. Children and teens welcome- please let us know 48 hrs in advance if anyone is under 21 so we can accommodate.
requires walking
Check Covid requirements - failure to bring mandated proof of vaccination or negative PCR test considered a non-refundable cancellation since venues can deny entry to any guest.

What To Expect

Garden District

Explore the architecture of the Garden District, home to historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oak trees.

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Start at the Lafayette Cemetery to hear the unique funeral customs and traditions of New Orleans and the history of the city's early years.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (38)

Theresa_W

Mar 2025

We had a great time. Checked out some good food, walked through the Garden District and got alot of history from our guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about the region and the houses.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you for leaving a review! I'm glad I could make your visit to New Orleans special, delicious & educational!

Christine_P

Feb 2025

This was such an awesome tour that I recommend 100%! The tour guide was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about the history of NOLA! I loved that the tour took us out of the Quarter and had us trying and seeing new places. The food and drinks were AMAZING and actually we went back to one of the establishments the next day. We felt as if we were just hanging out with an old friend!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thanks so much for coming along & drinking your way through the less-known but much loved local spots in the Quarter! Hope ya'll had an amazing time in NOLA & will come back and visit us again!

Carol_A

Feb 2025

Michelle, the owner and tour guide was amazing! Very knowledgeable, shared lots of great history, showed us amazing houses in the Garden District including Sandra Bullock's home and where Benjamin Button, the movie, was filmed. The food was all delicious and much different than the French Quarter food. We had a small group which also great for us and MIchelle answered all questions, was very friendly and accommodating for food choices when possible. Restaurants may vary on a given day but we had a delicious alcoholic drink (I chose the frozen Irish Crown Royal coffee drink with Crown Royal...yummy!); I got the 1/2 of a muffeletta which was delicious and my husband enjoyed a yummy roast beef poor boy-these sandwiches were much better than in the French quarter. We got to choose an empanada from Empanola - they are the best (like little individual pies with great fillings like crawfish Etouffee, gumbo-there were like 20 different choices and so delicious, we came back and purchased more). We got to choose our dessert beignet from the Vintage including a King Cake Beignet (my choice and delicious), praline (my husband's choice), smores, etc. These are much more special than a powdered sugar beignet! We highly recommend this food tour and visit to the Garden District, it was well worth it!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Excellent! It was great to show you guys around my neighborhood and some signature NOLA dishes where the locals go & that you returned to them- happy & tasty travels!