Join a guided foodie walking tour through the old French Quarter neighborhood and visit 5 distinct eateries. Sample up to 9 different foods and learn about local culture along the way.

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Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible

Highlights

Sample a wide range of Louisiana food staples like Boudin, Po-boys, Pralines and Gumbo
Visit Creole restaurants, boutique candy shops and hole-in-the-wall joints
Enjoy both of New Orleans' sandwiches: the Muffuletta and the Po-Boy
Discover the historic origins of the culinary heritage of New Orleans

Full description

Explore the French Quarter on a guided food tour with up to 9 food tastings – and about 1.5 miles of walking to burn it off. Experience the flavors of New Orleans and learn about the local culture along the way.

Meet your guide in the French Quarter and cross the lively Vieux Carré (Old Square) to your first stop: SoBou, part of the acclaimed Commander’s Palace enterprise. Relish in their rustic, Cajun-style gumbo served with warm potato salad.

Head to a popular hot sauce bar to sample dozens of hot sauce varieties. Continue to Leah’s Pralines and sample a Creole classic or the new bacon pecan brittle.

Visit NOLA Poboys and hear about seafood harvesting in Louisiana before biting into a freshly fried catfish po-boy. Then, experience another New Orleans original, the meaty Muffuletta sandwich, and savory boudin balls.

Next stop: the Creole Cookery. Here, tuck into some red beans and rice before finishing your tour with a dessert of bananas foster bread pudding.

Includes

Access to SoBou, New Orleans
Access to Tujague's, New Orleans
Live tour guide
Transport for activity duration: On foot
Lunch
Appetizer
Small Plates
Water
Water

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments
Vegans
Vegetarians

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Meet inside the SoBou restaurant.

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Important information

Know before you go

The tour will run rain or shine
This tour features a set menu and does not have a gluten-free, vegetarian, or pork-free option
Please notify the local partner of any food allergies (but not aversions, restrictions, etc.) when booking
Most of the restaurant stops feature fully stocked bars if you’d like to enjoy a cold beverage (alcoholic or otherwise) during the tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 254 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
4.5/5
Value for money
4.7/5
Safety
4.9/5

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A most do food tour in New Orleans. We learned so much about the food history and tried amazing dishes. Dr Gumbo (Nate) was a great guide, very friendly and knew so much about NOLA. I would recommend get this tour on your first day so you know what to eat for the rest of the trip. :)

May 24, 2022

This tour was PERFECT. The perfect mix of history, walking, and good food! Our tour guide had awesome, authentic history to share that even included inclusive terminology and credited indigenous and enslaved people for their contributions. I went on the tour with a friend who is from st James parish in Louisiana and she approved the history and the food!

April 22, 2022

Very well organized, although there were slight changes required due to Mardi Gras parades! Our tour leader was passionate about NOLA and well versed in the history of local foods. The participating restaurants/shop were welcoming and generous with sample portions! Adaptation was made for one participant with nut allergies. Highly recommend this tour!

February 24, 2022

New Orleans: Afternoon Food History Walking Tour

New Orleans: Afternoon Food History Walking Tour

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