New Orleans, Discover the roots of Creole Cuisine

Overview

On this 5 1/2-hour food tour of Treme, the French Quarter and beyond, we will visit neighborhood restaurants, food shops and much more to discover the roots of Creole cuisine and meet the people in the city’s kitchens who are upholding its traditions, by the spoonful.

City: New Orleans

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $150.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $150.00

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What's Included

Bottled water

Snacks

Lunch

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

French Market

Here we will find our next best bite

French Quarter

We will dig deep into the Quarter and find some great hidden bites

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (80)

Stacey_C

Mar 2025

Kelly our tour guide was a sheer delight and the food was out of this world! Don't miss this tour - beignets, frozen Irish coffee, muffuletta, 'po boys, fried chicken, gumbo... bring a big appetite and enjoy the drinks and local company you'll meet!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re so happy to hear that you had such a great time with Kelly on the New Orleans Food Tour. It sounds like you got to experience all the delicious Creole cuisine that makes the city so special! We truly appreciate your recommendation, and we’re thrilled that you enjoyed the food, drinks, and local company. We take pride in working with knowledgeable and passionate guides like Kelly, who help make the experience both fun and informative. We hope to see you on another Culinary Backstreets tour soon! Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected!

310DanM

Feb 2025

This is our second and my third Culinary Backstreets tour and as has come to be expected, did not disappoint on any level. Kelly is an absolute joy to experience and learn from, the CB team literally could not have found a better guide. Her knowledge of the city and overall NOLA area, coupled with her own deep roots and fascinating life made our day together very special. There are many "Food Tour" opportunities in NOLA, simply because of the city's culinary focused makeup. But make no mistake, a Culinary Backstreets tour, while focused on food, is far and away much more digging deeply into history, culture, people and overall life in each of the locations where they operate. Our previous tours in Lisbon and Queens told us exactly what to expect and Kelly did not miss a beat in providing a most excellent experience. We look forward to our next CB tour!

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience with Kelly in New Orleans lived up to your high expectations. It’s always wonderful to hear how much our guests appreciate the deeper connections we aim to make with the history, culture, and people behind the food. Kelly is indeed a treasure, and we're so happy she was able to share her knowledge and passion with you. It’s great to know that this tour, just like your previous Culinary Backstreets experiences in Lisbon and Queens, provided a truly special and immersive experience. We can’t wait to welcome you on your next adventure with us! Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! See you again soon!

Joanna B

Feb 2025

Our tour leader, Kelly, was awesome! Lots of great information about New Orleans history and food, of course. Nice to meet and chat with some of the characters who worked at and owned the establishments we visited. My only disappointment was that there were few stops compared to other Culinary Backstreets tours I had taken in Istanbul, Athens, and Lisbon. And we didn’t have an opportunity to try crawfish or oysters, two quintessential NOLA treats.

Response from Host

Mar 2025

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear that you had a great time on the New Orleans Food Tour, and that Kelly made your experience even better. She’s truly fantastic at blending history, culture, and food, and we’re happy to hear you enjoyed meeting the locals behind the establishments we visited. That is exactly what we are going for – offering an authentic experience that connects you with the food, history, and personalities that make New Orleans so special. We really appreciate your feedback about the number of stops and the food offerings. We’re always looking to improve and will take that into consideration for future tours. Don’t forget to check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see all the stamps you’ve collected! We hope to welcome you on another culinary adventure soon!