Historic Food Tour of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Historic Food Tour of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana

Duration: 3 hours

Overview

Discover the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans on a 3-hour walking food tour, sampling iconic dishes like gumbo, po’boys, and pralines while learning the stories behind them.

🍲 Taste New Orleans classics like gumbo, jambalaya, and po’boys

🏛️ Visit historic eateries throughout the French Quarter

📚 Learn the origins and stories behind iconic local dishes

🍬 Sample sweet treats like pralines along the way

Availability

When do I choose a date?

After purchase, you can request your preferred dates and times by following the instructions in the email you receive. If it's a gift, the recipient will also get an email with booking instructions.

Year-Round,
Daily 1:00pm

Full description

The New Orleans Food History Tour immerses you in the city’s vibrant food scene. Over three hours, you'll visit some of the French Quarter's most iconic eateries, tasting a variety of local favorites like gumbo, muffulettas, and pralines. Led by knowledgeable guides, this tour weaves together fascinating history, local culture, and the unique flavors that make New Orleans a world-renowned food destination.

Practical information

Any restrictions to participate?

Age: All age groups are welcome
Physical limitations: Must be able to walk up to 1.5 miles

Who can you accommodate for?

Children: All participants must pay to participate, children included
Individuals with disabilities: Some locations may not be wheelchair accessible
Dietary restrictions: Some dietary restrictions can be accommodated; please notify in advance
Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed

What to expect on the day of the experience?

Duration: Approximately 3 hours
What’s included: Tastings of local foods and a guided tour
Who will be present: A guide will lead a group of up to 16 participants
Photo/ video: Photos are encouraged

How to prepare?

Weather dependency: Rain or shine, the experience will be running
Arrival: Arrive 10 minutes in advance
Parking: Available nearby
What to wear: Comfortable shoes for walking

Returns, exchanges and cancellation

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 30 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 24 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 24 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.