Savor Gulf Coast flavors on a LoDa walking tour with tastings from six local spots
3 Hours
Food tastings, Walking tour
Explore Mobile's LoDa historic district on a flavorful afternoon food tour. Taste iconic Gulf Coast dishes while hearing stories from over 300 years of history.
This tour runs rain or shine; wear comfortable walking shoes. Arrive 15 minutes early. If you add the cocktail package, bring a valid photo ID.
Full refund if you cancel at least 48 hours before the start. No cancellations within 24 hours. No-shows are charged full price. Tours run rain or shine. If the operator cancels due to severe weather or unforeseen circumstances, a full refund is offered if you do not wish to reschedule.
Wear comfortable shoes for this walking tour and dress for the weather. If you add the cocktail package, bring a valid photo ID for every guest.
The food tour runs rain or shine. In light rain, you may get a poncho. In heavy rain, you will wait at restaurants until it passes.
Yes. If your tour includes alcohol, every guest must bring a valid photo ID. Guests without ID may not be served alcohol and may not be allowed inside two stops.
Ruby Slipper Cafe
Bienville Bites delivers an exceptional food tour experience through Mobile, thanks largely to their outstanding guides. Bella, Lee, and Cynthia each get enthusiastic shoutouts for being knowledgeable, entertaining, and genuinely passionate about sharing the city's history and culinary scene. Guests consistently praise how the guides connect personally with everyone in the group and create a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels like exploring the city with a local friend. The food itself gets rave reviews, with generous portions at every stop ranging from fried green tomatoes and oysters to smoked ribs and beignets. One reviewer specifically warns to come hungry because there's truly a lot to eat! Tours strike an ideal balance between walking and air-conditioned breaks, making them comfortable even on warm days. The intimate group sizes keep things personal, and guides are flexible enough to adjust timing when needed. Multiple reviewers mention leaving with restaurant recommendations for the rest of their stay, with some wishing they'd done the tour at the start of their trip instead of the end.
Hats off to our tour guide, Marissa! Not only was the food delicious, she was very knowledgeable about Mobile, and we learned so much about the city and its rich history. Thanks to Chris, the owner, for making sure we made it back to our train in time. Due to the tour ending at 4:30 pm, and our train leaving at 4:30 pm, He set up a golf cart ride that picked us up a little early from the 2nd to last restaurant, stopped us at the last restaurant to pick up our beignets, and we made it to the train at 4 pm. This food tour was the perfect way to end our day trip and head back to New Orleans, LA. This is our 2nd tour, we will definitely be back for tour #3.
Johnson Family 5
May 8, 2026
Hats off to our tour guide, Marissa! Not only was the food delicious, she was very knowledgeable about Mobile, and we learned so much about the city and its rich history. Thanks to Chris, the owner, for making sure we made it back to our train in time. Due to the tour ending at 4:30 pm, and our train leaving at 4:30 pm, He set up a golf cart ride that picked us up a little early from the 2nd to last restaurant, stopped us at the last restaurant to pick up our beignets, and we made it to the train at 4 pm. This food tour was the perfect way to end our day trip and head back to New Orleans, LA. This is our 2nd tour, we will definitely be back for tour #3.
Johnson Family 5
May 8, 2026