New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Overview
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3 hours
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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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Additional languages may be available upon request, but are not guaranteed
We love what we do and look forward to your visit!
Menu items and, or stops are interchangeable and may change without notice.
Guide gratuities are excluded. Guide and host gratuities are always appreciated.
This tour highlights set tastings and does not offer substitutions. Please advise us of any true food allergies. Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.
Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
What To Expect
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! 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!
Options
Small-Group Food Walking Tour
No more than 13 guests
Food Walking Tour
No more than 18 guests
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)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6,580 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Definitely recommend this tour!
Lbryan77,Jun 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend doing this walking food tour! Susan was our tour guide and she was the best! Very knowledgeable about the city’s history. The stops we made weren’t rushed and the food was delicious! There is a good amount of walking but the stops were helpful if you have issues.
Eating your way through New Orleans
407barbr,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the flavors of New Orleans on our walking food tour. We learned some histoy of the foods we sampled and certainly did not go away hungry! We were in a group of 14, which gets hard to keep everyone together, especially if town is busy. Our guide did a great job. The food was wonderful and it is a terrific way to experience the city. I probably wouldn't have tried many of those foods on my own, so this is a great opportunity to immerse yourself into the culture!
Book this excursion and Lauren has to be your guide. Highly recommend!
Shannon G,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an outstanding experience with our tour guide! From start to finish, they were knowledgeable, professional, and genuinely passionate about sharing the history and culture of the area. Their engaging storytelling brought every location to life, and they were always happy to answer questions and provide helpful recommendations. The tour was well-organized, informative, and enjoyable, with the perfect balance of education and fun. Their friendly attitude and attention to detail made the experience truly memorable. I highly recommend this tour guide to anyone looking for an exceptional and unforgettable tour experience!
Wonderful Food Tour
aishag183,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was a wonderful tour guide. We got amazing food, history, and recommendations!
Go on this tour
558aminag,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Lauren was great and very knowledgeable!
Excellent food and great...
Michael M,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent food and great overall experience! Jack, the tour guide, gave us great context for everything we saw and was a great city guide.
Come hungry.
Robyn S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Come hungry. It is a fabulous sampling of New Orleans food, but more. Kristi included history of the city with history of the food evolution in NO.
This was a great to see a...
Garry S,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great to see a portion of the city that is connected to the foods that are important to one of the things that helped form the city.
Food tour
967ninai,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I enjoyed the food. Kristi was a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and interesting.
Tasty Bites
868violetl,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband and I partook in this tour with Susan as our tour guide. It was very enjoyable. Susan was great, I like the way she took time to actually get to know each couple who participated in the tour. This was a 3 hour tour but it didn’t feel like it at all. The food was actually really good. There were a couple of things I was a little apprehensive about trying but am glad I did. The atmosphere in each restaurant was very nice with the staff being welcoming. I would recommend this tour if you want to learn a little more about the culture and enjoy some tasty bites along the way!
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