New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour
New Orleans, US
97% of travellers recommend this
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3-hour guided food tour
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Lunch included
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Visit 5 tasting locations
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Gratuities for servers included
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Wheelchair accessible
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Operates in all weather
Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans on a delightful 3-hour food and history walking tour featuring local flavors and historical insights.
Featured Reviews
Included
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Lunch -
Gratuities for servers at establishments
Excluded
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Beverages other than water -
Gratuity for guide (optional)
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This tour does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and especially pork-free option
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Please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out. no pork-free option.
Explore the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans on a delightful 3-hour food and history walking tour featuring local flavors and historical insights.
Highlights
- Sample diverse foods representing Louisiana's culinary heritage
- Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine
- Visit up to five locations to taste different dishes
- Discover the unique geography and linguistic origins of local dishes
- Enjoy a leisurely food tour in the vibrant French Quarter
Meeting Point
Please enter 3rd Block Depot (formerly SoBou Restaurant) at 316 Chartres St and check-in at the host/hostess stand.
316 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130 , United States
What to expect
French Quarter
Meet your guide in the French Quarter in the afternoon and begin your food tour of New Orleans at 3rd Block Depot (formerly SoBou), one of two restaurants owned by the legendary, award-winning Commander's Palace family. Sit down and relax as you are treated to Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo. Listen to a narrative history of Louisiana cuisine, starting with the culinary contributions of local American Indian tribes and leading to the arrival of the Europeans and West Africans who created its Creole flavors. You’ll hear about the unique geography of southern Louisiana, as well as the linguistic origins of dozens of local dishes, from beignets and étouffée to gumbo and jambalaya.
30 minutes
Pepper Palace
If you’d like, purchase a drink at the full bar before moving on to a stop at the Pepper Palace Hot Sauce Bar, where you can sample dozens of different hot sauces, BBQ sauces, dry rubs, seasonings and more while learning about the spicy, Cajun-style cuisine of rural Louisiana.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Leah's Pralines
Third stop is Leah’s Pralines, a candy shop established in 1933. After learning its history, taste a Creole praline and sample the bacon pecan brittle.
30 minutes
Admission Included
Royal Street
Take in the sites and sounds of festive Royal Street as we move on to our next stop.
Bourbon Street
Pass briefly along New Orleans' most famous street on our way to NOLA Poboys.
NOLA Poboys
Next, bite into two New Orleans inventions: the muffuletta and the po-boy. Both are served at the funky dive NOLA Po-boys, a local joint with an immense menu. Discuss the 19th and 20th century history of the New Orleans' immigrants as you sample the fried catfish poboy on freshly baked New Orleans–style French bread before moving on to the slightly warmed muffuletta: an Italian-style sandwich of ham, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese and New Orleans-style olive salad. As if that wasn't enough, we also indulge in savory Boudin Balls with Creole Remoulade sauce!
30 minutes
Jackson Square
Your final stop is the Creole Cookery for Red Beans & Rice, followed by our dessert course: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding.
30 minutes
French Quarter
The walking tour covers about one and a half miles (2.4 km) throughout the French Quarter, at a leisurely pace.
180 minutes
The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.
Additional Information
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Wheelchair accessible -
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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We do NOT offer a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan/vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option.
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Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
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There is no charge for infants in strollers
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All venues subject to change based on availability
What our experts say
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Try to arrive hungry; there's lots to eat! -
Explore nearby French Market for souvenirs.
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Consider visiting Café du Monde for beignets.
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Dress comfortably for a leisurely walk.
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Ask your guide about local food history.
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