New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

Overview

This New Orleans food tour has every culinary taste covered. With a history-savvy guide leading the way, you’ll walk from classic Creole restaurants and neighborhood sandwich shops to hot sauce bars and artisanal candy stores. Visit up to five locations to sample diverse foods representing the breadth of Louisiana’s culinary heritage, including dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas and pralines. Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine and, when possible, hear the chefs discuss their influences. Enjoy plenty of food on this afternoon tour.

Please note: all venues are subject to change based on availability. This tour features a set menu and does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free, pork-free or vegetarian option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.

City: New Orleans

Thu 12 Jun

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Starting at $75.00

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Thu 12 Jun

Starting at $75.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Lunch

Gratuities for servers at establishments

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We do NOT offer a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan/vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
There is no charge for infants in strollers
All venues subject to change based on availability

What To Expect

French Quarter

Meet your guide in the French Quarter in the afternoon and begin your food tour of New Orleans at 3rd Block Depot (formerly SoBou), one of two restaurants owned by the legendary, award-winning Commander's Palace family. Sit down and relax as you are treated to Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo. Listen to a narrative history of Louisiana cuisine, starting with the culinary contributions of local American Indian tribes and leading to the arrival of the Europeans and West Africans who created its Creole flavors. You’ll hear about the unique geography of southern Louisiana, as well as the linguistic origins of dozens of local dishes, from beignets and étouffée to gumbo and jambalaya.

Pepper Palace

If you’d like, purchase a drink at the full bar before moving on to a stop at the Pepper Palace Hot Sauce Bar, where you can sample dozens of different hot sauces, BBQ sauces, dry rubs, seasonings and more while learning about the spicy, Cajun-style cuisine of rural Louisiana.

Royal Street

Take in the sites and sounds of festive Royal Street as we move on to our next stop.

Bourbon Street

Pass briefly along New Orleans' most famous street on our way to NOLA Poboys.

Jackson Square

Your final stop is the Creole Cookery for Red Beans & Rice, followed by our dessert course: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding.

French Quarter

The walking tour covers about one and a half miles (2.4 km) throughout the French Quarter, at a leisurely pace.

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (1000)

Christina_R

May 2019

My fiancé and I met our guide Lindsay at the first restaurant, where she was already there to greet us, and ushered us into a private room where some other people were already waiting. She introduced herself, had us introduce ourselves, gave an overview of the tour, and then got started. I enjoyed myself immensely. At all of our stops, she was able to seamlessly weave the food tastings into a very engaging conversation about the history of the city and French Quarter, while letting us stop for pictures and purchase items if we were interested. I enjoyed each place, and at each one the employees knew her and were very friendly with us. I'm glad I didn't eat a big breakfast, because while this is a tasting, it is a lot of (mouthwatering) food. I found out that Lindsay does a cocktail tour as well, which our schedule didn't allow for, but if we visit again I will definitely make time for it because she's a great guide. I had a great time, the group was a good bunch, and I learned a lot. What more could you ask for?