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Small-Group Walking Food Tour of the French Quarter with Lunch

Small-Group Walking Food Tour of the French Quarter with Lunch

Overview

Discover the rich history and traditions behind the most iconic foods of New Orleans on this tasting and cultural tour of the French Quarter!

We’ll explore the oldest public market in the US, the French Market, and hear about its Native American roots and current-day role in NOLA’s culinary scene. Along the way we may sample a beignet, brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by French colonists from "the old mother country" and also by Acadians.

Your local guide will then navigate you through the French Quarter, where you’ll experience the influence of Cajun and Creole cultures on New Orleans favorites like gumbo and sausages. We’ll uncover Louisiana origins and farming traditions, which also link our African American and Caribbean communities.

Among other immigrant-inspired cuisines found here in the Crescent City, we’ll enjoy a signature sandwich, before ending with a sweet treat with ties to the city’s history and locally harvested ingredients. Bon appétit!

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $89.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $89.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

A variety of food samples. Food options and portion sizes vary - total amount of food equals a full meal.

Local, English-speaking guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travellers
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
Our organization has created a comprehensive strategy to ensure the safety of our guests, guides, partners, vendors, and the wider local community. All staff members are trained in these new safety procedures and we will continue to follow local government guidance.

What To Expect

Jackson Square

Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began, the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, you’ll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences, and new ingredients to the USA through its ports.

Cabildo

Formerly home to the Spanish municipal government before the Louisiana Purchase, this neighbor to St. Louis Cathedral can be seen from the tour's starting point in Jackson Square.

St. Louis Cathedral

One of the most iconic sights in New Orleans, this beautiful cathedral is actually seen from the tour's starting point in Jackson Square, before heading into the French Quarter

The Presbytere

A neighbor to the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, this is one of the nation's best examples of formal colonial Spanish architecture. We'll see this beautiful building from the tour's starting point in Jackson Square, before heading into the French Quarter.

French Quarter

Next, we head into the ICONIC French Quarter. Historically a place of diversity with products and people from all walks of life. We’ll be sure to stop for a local bite and get to know some of the colorful personalities who call this city home.

French Market

The bustling French Market (America's oldest public market, in fact), today the French Market is a modern yet unique culinary space.

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Cancellation Policy

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

Reviews (4)

301miav

Jun 2022

Kim, our guide, was amazing! She was so knowledgeable and really showed us some great food options. I would highly recommend this tour!

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hello and thank you for reviewing your time with us and with Kim. We appreciate your time and are happy to hear you enjoyed yourself. We wish you safe travels.

Sisrani23

May 2022

Holley was our tour guide and was great. She was so informative,patient and accommodating throughout the tour. Every place we went seemed to know her very well. She took us to very good places to eat. Will highly recommend her.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hello and thank you for reviewing your time with us and with Holley. We appreciate your time and are happy to hear you enjoyed yourself. We wish you safe travels.

303brooke

May 2022

Our guide was a very nice lady. We enjoyed her company, but that's where the fun ended. The foods we sampled were basic. I could have provided myself with a more authentic food adventure on my own with zero experience. We had a bowl of Gumbo, a sausage, some bread pudding, a beignet, a praline cookie, and a sandwich that was the equivalent of a Subway sandwich. Not what I was hoping for when paying as much as we did for a NOLA food tour. Other than enjoying our guide on a personal level, it was a total waste of time and money. I recommend skipping this one.

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Hello. Wea re sorry to hear of your take on the food tour. Our guides and our tours get consistent High marks for the choices we and they make, to ensure that everyone tries the unique foods of the city. We always suggest reading the descriptions and knowing what you are signing up for in advance. Our Po-Boy sandwiches are one of the most iconic foods of the Crescent City. Good Day.