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The 15 most popular food tours in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour New Orleans food walking tour: gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, beignets. Small-group option.
Most Popular“Extremely knowledgeable and friendly host. We loved her! Food was very good. Would have loved to see po boy on list”
A 3-hour French Quarter food-and-history walk with gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce tastings, and more for $85.
“Great tour with a great guide who helped us understand the history and origins of the food. I would do this again!”
Walk the French Quarter with a local guide tasting gumbo, beignets, Po’boy and pralines, plus stops at Jackson Square and French Market.
“A perfect tour to learn about the culture, foods, and history of the region. Andre is very knowledgeable, from this region and is a chef himself.”
French Quarter walking food tour with Creole legends and classic stops at Tujague’s, pralines, muffuletta, po-boys, and French Market lunch.
“This tour was a great sampling of New Orleans cuisine. We went to 4 local restaurants to try their specialties. Come hungry! Also the guide shared lots of city history as we walked through the French Quarter. I’d go again!”
Sweet walking tour through the Garden District and Magazine Street with multiple beignet and donut stops plus coffee in about two hours.
“The tour guide was knowledgeable about the food, the city, and the general history of the area visited during the tour. However, I would think the tour guide should avoid specific topics, such as politics, and somewhat opinionated dislike for white people, past or present. Reading the room is key.”
Walk New Orleans for gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, and fried plantains, plus 4 full cocktails, with a guide tying it all to local history.
“It was an ok experience. Mostly went to Brennan’s restaurants. It was very touristy and typical New Orleans food. Good for first timers. The tour itself was a bit hit and miss.”
A 3-hour French Quarter food history walk with up to 9 Louisiana bites, from gumbo and po-boys to pralines and bananas foster.
“Kat was great, a very knowledgeable history geek! Plenty of food, turn up hungry and you'll leave full. Beware of the spicy salsa, I had to drink a glass of milk Infront of everyone 😂”
A 3-hour French Quarter walking food tour with included tastings like gumbo and jambalaya, plus pralines and optional to-go drinks.
“Roger was an amazing tour guide. Not only was he very knowledgeable about the city's culture, he answered any questions we had regarding signs, streets, and objects we saw along the way. All of the food on the tour was great, with my favorite being the po' boy. Thinking about taking the tour? Do it!”
French Quarter small-group crawl with 4 food and 4 cocktail tastings, local culinary history, and iconic stops. 3 hours, up to 15.
“The food and drink were average but good. Nate was very sweet. We went to some places I probably wouldn’t have stopped at but were glad to try some new places!”
A 3-hour French Quarter food walk with classic Cajun and Creole bites, history, and a pecan praline finish for $81.
“This tour was great! It gave us an appreciation and better understanding of Cajun and Creole dishes. The food we sampled was phenomenal and our group had a really great time. Our tour guide, Heidi, was really knowledgeable and friendly, and offered great recommendations for the rest of our trip. I highly recommend this tour!”
French Quarter food walking tour with gumbo, red beans, etouffee and more. Learn local dish stories with a guide.
“Rafel was full of knowledge. All the food was amazing and the restaurant serve where we went was amazing. If you’re looking for good food and learning about New Orleans from a local this is the tour to take.”
French Quarter food tastings plus Cajun and Creole stories on a small-group walk. Around 2 hours, $44, and alcohol is extra.
“Tours was very knowledgeable and very helpful letting us know what to expect of tour experience with the locals. Good knowledge of the historic history.”
A 4-hour French Quarter walking tour with 6 food tastings and 4 craft cocktails, plus cocktail origins and classic NOLA bites.
“Meaghan was incredible! We learned so much and all the food and drinks were wonderful! Such an incredible and unforgettable experience!”
A small-group French Quarter walking food tour with oysters, gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, plus history from a live guide. Lunch included.
“Lisa our guide was excellent! Very knowledgeable about all of the stops. Gave us great advice on other areas to see in the city.”
Walk the French Quarter with a guide, taste Creole and Cajun favorites, and learn a seafood boil by hand, with two cocktails included.
“The tour with DJ was magnificent.He was great, he showed us New Orleans.He gave us the history on New Orleans. Answered questioned he was funny and fun to be around . Thank you D.J”
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