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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

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $169.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $169.00

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

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.

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Reviews (27)

amyrwg

Apr 2022

Thank you Kim for a excellent tour of the NOLA French Quarter. We appreciated your knowledge of all things New Orleans: food, history, music, shopping etc. Our tour was almost three hours, and we enjoyed every minute of it! Wear good walking shoes, and no need to have dinner the night of the tour- all the food was plenty and wonderful

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.

chrishL865OS

Mar 2022

We booked a private walking tour for two. The information where to meet was good and clear. We were met by Kim who greeted us enthusiastically. After a brief chat about our plans we set off and enjoyed 4 different restaurants and sampled 6 different dishes/foods. Kim also gave us an insight into how the French quarter and this made the trip more enjoyable as we learnt so much. The tour lasted 2/3hrs and was a leisurely walk with plenty of time to talk photo’s or ask questions. Thoroughly recommend this.

Shellymar

Mar 2022

We had a small group culinary tour through the French Quarter. Good times, great guide, Holley! Awesome time and food.