Overview
Find out what all the fuss is about on this half-day food tour of some of the best food in New Orleans' famous French Quarter! Food and history mixed together. Your passionate and knowledgeable guide will escort you to experience traditional NOLA samplings in the French Quarter, including a few commonly mentioned in cookbooks.
You will sample a variety of authentic tastings. Depending on your food tour time, options may include: Traditional Gumbo at a Creole restaurant, Seafood or Short Rib Po-Boys, Alligator Sausage, Muffuletta, Jambalaya, Char-Grilled Oyster, Pralines, buttery Praline cookies, and stroll past the famous Cafe du Monde.
Learn about the rich legacy of fine food in the French Quarter and which hotspots to check out on your own later. You can even work with your guide to customize the tour to your interests or upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 13 guests. Please note tastings are subject to change due to current availability.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Cultural tour with a culinary twist
Fun and knowledgeable guides
Food tastings from various French Quarter restaurants and specialty food establishments
Option to upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 13 guests
Alcoholic beverages, but available for purchase (21+)
Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide inside Roux Royale
600 Royal Street (corner with Toulouse)
End point
Or end near starting location.
Good to know
Your guide will meet you inside next to the front desk at Roux Royal.
Please advise of any food allergies after booking and in advance of your tour.
Good day and Thank you!
The DK team.
What to expect
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French Quarter
3 hours
Meet your guide in the heart of the French Quarter to embark on your three-hour walking tour of world-class restaurants and foodie venues. Wander the lively streets of the French Quarter and get an insider's look at the kitchens often seen on food shows and featured in cookbooks. Let your guide know the restaurants you're interested in checking out or perhaps ask your guide to recommend a personal favorite.
Indulge in food tastings during your tour. You may have a classic gumbo as a seafood treasure, boudin beignets and other authentic nibbles. Popular New Orleans' cocktails are available for purchase like the distinctive Pimms Cup with a ' twist. Pimms originated in England, but the Pimms Cup cocktail was dreamed up in New Orleans. Your tastings are all included in the price of your tour and many feel these tastings add up to a meal's worth of food. There's a moderate amount of walking involved as you move from one exceptional restaurant to the next, so it's easy to work off the calories! -
French Market
15 min
Enjoy tastings from the French Market, which is the oldest of its kind in the US. Your 3-hour tasting adventure concludes in the French Quarter where you can keep exploring on your own or return to a favorite eatery on your own later for a sit-down meal!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Can I cancel New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Please meet your guide inside Roux Royale 600 Royal Street (corner with Toulouse)
What's included?
- Cultural tour with a culinary twist
- Fun and knowledgeable guides
- Food tastings from various French Quarter restaurants and specialty food establishments
- Option to upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 13 guests
What's not included?
- Alcoholic beverages, but available for purchase (21+)
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
Which places does it visit?
It visits French Quarter, French Market.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Destination Kitchen
