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Food History Tour in New Orleans

Sample the diversity of our rich culinary heritage! Up to 5 locations!
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When: 1pm-4pm daily

Where: 3rd Block Depot – 316 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA

Extra: We go rain or shine. This tour does NOT have a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.

Cancellation Policy: We provide a 100% refund for any cancellation made 24 hours or more prior to a tour. Within 24 hours we do not provide refunds or reschedules, regardless of circumstance. This is not negotiable.

Take a Walking Food Tour in New Orleans to Enjoy Local Favorites of the French Quarter!

Calling all culinary explorers: our New Orleans Food History Tour was recently awarded as one of the Top 10 Food Tours in the country by USA Today!

Along with your guide you will visit up to five locations: classic Creole restaurants, neighborhood sandwich shops, hot sauce bars, artisanal candy stores, and more. Once inside, you’ll sample different foods that represent the breadth and diversity of our culinary heritage: dishes like gumbo, boudin, muffulettas, poboys, pralines, and much more.

We cover New Orleans’ various restaurant family dynasties, we discuss recipes old and new, we view restaurants that pre-date the American Civil War, we recommend places to eat and places to shop. With so many dining options in New Orleans, why not try five different places in one fell swoop?!

The three-hour walking food tour in New Orleans is conducted at a leisurely pace and with small groups (up to 16). Some of the restaurant stops feature fully stocked bars if you’d like to enjoy a cold beverage (adult or otherwise!) during the tour.

 

What to Expect on this Tour

Taste the true flavors of New Orleans on a walking food history tour designed for food and history lovers!

If you’re hungry for an authentic taste of New Orleans, this is the tour for you. Our New Orleans Food History Tour takes you beyond the guidebook and straight into the courtyards, counters, and culinary history of what Time Out Magazine ranked as the world’s best food city right now!

Led by passionate local guides, you’ll visit up to five curated stops—2 restaurants, a sandwich shop, a praline/candy store, and a hot sauce bar full of tasty treats. At each location, you’ll sample dishes that define the city’s rich food culture: think deeply flavored gumbo, smoky boudin, savory muffulettas, overstuffed po-boys, hand-pulled pralines, and more.

Along the way, we’ll dig into the stories behind the food—highlighting Louisiana’s complex food traditions and etymologies. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of the ingredients, techniques, and influences that make New Orleans cuisine so unique.

We serve up more than just amazing food—our tour is a feast of history, too. Guests are often amazed by how much culture, context, and culinary insight is packed into every bite.

Another captivating element of the tour is the French Quarter neighborhood itself. Renowned for its ornate ironwork balconies, colorful Creole townhouses, and centuries-old architecture, the area exudes a timeless charm. The lively streets pulse with the sounds of jazz musicians, the chatter of passersby, and the unexpected delight of wedding parades winding through the crowd. With its rich blend of history, culture, and spontaneous street performances, the French Quarter offers an immersive backdrop that elevates the entire tour experience.

Why settle for just one great meal, when you can taste five different culinary experiences in a single afternoon? Join us and eat like a local—because in New Orleans, food is the story.

Customer Reviews

“This tour was one of the best food tours I have done in years. Our guide, Lindsay, was amazing. she was tons of fun, full of information on the different New Orleans cooking styles and had great recommendations for other stops we should make on our own!”

Alex C. on TripAdvisor

“We were a group of 8 ranging in age from teen to senior. Our tour guide was Lindsay and she was fabulous. She gave us so much history about New Orleans including heritage, culture and food. The food tastings were all yummy. Can’t say enough good things about this tour!”

Mary P. on TripAdvisor

“This tour was so much fun!! You get to spend plenty of time at each place learning about Nola history and the history of cocktails and alcohol in a very laid back and fun environment. Hunter was our guide, and he was fabulous. Very full of energy and so much fun walking around his city with him.”

Rebecca W. on TripAdvisor

“We did the tour with Dr. Gumbo and he was very entertaining and had a great sense of humor. He was so knowledgeable about New Orleans and seemed to know everything about its history. I learned a lot.”

Tamara C. on Yelp

“We we lucky enough to get a private food tour with Ben. First off, the food was all fantastic! You hit all the highlights of New Orleans cuisine, Beignets, Pralines, Mufaletta, Poboy, and Seafood Gumbo along with some other phenomenal dishes. We had a great time! This tour was a highlight of our trip.”

briwrigh on TripAdvisor

“We couldn’t have asked for a better tour or tour guide! Our guide Nate was not only fun but also very informative! The food and beverages along the way were some of the best we had ever had while visiting the city!”

preid1909 on TripAdvisor

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