Eat Like a Local Garden District Food & History Tour

Sample Cajun and Creole flavors while exploring New Orleans' historic Garden District

From$75/ person

Duration

3 hrs

Ideal For

Up to 14 people

Includes

Guided tour, Full meal, Drinks

Highlights

Savor Cajun and Creole flavors on a guided walking tour of the Garden District, pairing architecture and history with a three-course meal.

Enjoy stops at locally owned restaurants and finish with beignets and café au lait.

Stroll through Lafayette Cemetery and oak-lined streets
Taste Cajun and Creole dishes across three eateries
Learn about 300 years of local history and culture
Support locally owned restaurants beyond the French Quarter
Finish with beignets, café au lait and insider recommendations

What's Included

Three-course meal at 3 restaurants
Non-alcoholic drinks; optional alcohol
Taxes and server gratuity
45-minute guided walking tour

Things to know

Total walking distance is about half a mile. Children age 5 and above require their own ticket. Most diets can be accommodated with advance notice, but the tour is not recommended for vegans.

FAQs

Q: How much walking is involved?

A: The tour covers about half a mile total, with the longest stretch at the start. Short walks of about one block connect the restaurant stops.

Q: Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

A: Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted at checkout, but the tour is not recommended for vegan diets.

Q: What tickets do children need?

A: Children 5 and older need a Food Only ticket. Drinks are included. Younger children may share with a parent and do not need a ticket.

Q: Do we start and end in the same place?

A: No. The tour ends about seven blocks from the meeting point at Washington Ave and Coliseum St.

Q: What if someone in my group has mobility issues?

A: They may skip the initial walking portion and meet the group at the first restaurant stop.

Q: What is included in the ticket?

A: A full three course meal at three stops, non alcoholic drinks, alcohol if you purchased a Food and Drink ticket, tax and server gratuities. Tips for your guide are not included.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before start time.

Meeting location

Corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St. New Orleans, LA 70115

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Eat Like a Local Garden District Food & History Tour

Sample Cajun and Creole flavors while exploring New Orleans' historic Garden District

From$75/ person

Duration

3 hrs

Ideal For

Up to 14 people

Includes

Guided tour, Full meal, Drinks

Highlights

Savor Cajun and Creole flavors on a guided walking tour of the Garden District, pairing architecture and history with a three-course meal.

Enjoy stops at locally owned restaurants and finish with beignets and café au lait.

Stroll through Lafayette Cemetery and oak-lined streets
Taste Cajun and Creole dishes across three eateries
Learn about 300 years of local history and culture
Support locally owned restaurants beyond the French Quarter
Finish with beignets, café au lait and insider recommendations

What's Included

Three-course meal at 3 restaurants
Non-alcoholic drinks; optional alcohol
Taxes and server gratuity
45-minute guided walking tour

Things to know

Total walking distance is about half a mile. Children age 5 and above require their own ticket. Most diets can be accommodated with advance notice, but the tour is not recommended for vegans.

FAQs

Q: How much walking is involved?

A: The tour covers about half a mile total, with the longest stretch at the start. Short walks of about one block connect the restaurant stops.

Q: Are dietary restrictions accommodated?

A: Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted at checkout, but the tour is not recommended for vegan diets.

Q: What tickets do children need?

A: Children 5 and older need a Food Only ticket. Drinks are included. Younger children may share with a parent and do not need a ticket.

Q: Do we start and end in the same place?

A: No. The tour ends about seven blocks from the meeting point at Washington Ave and Coliseum St.

Q: What if someone in my group has mobility issues?

A: They may skip the initial walking portion and meet the group at the first restaurant stop.

Q: What is included in the ticket?

A: A full three course meal at three stops, non alcoholic drinks, alcohol if you purchased a Food and Drink ticket, tax and server gratuities. Tips for your guide are not included.

Cancellation policy

Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before start time.

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

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Michelle has clearly figured out the secret to showing visitors the real New Orleans, and travelers can't stop raving about it. What makes her tours special is the deliberate move away from the typical French Quarter tourist trail into the Garden District, where she weaves together local history, architecture, and seriously good food. Even frequent NOLA visitors mention learning things they never knew, with one reviewer noting they discovered what the rest of the city offers beyond their French Quarter assumptions. She kicks things off with a solid history lesson that sets the context for everything that follows, and her passion for the city's stories comes through in every stop. The food selection hits all the right notes. People specifically call out dishes like the Eggplant Napoleon at Joey K's, classic red beans and rice with andouille, beignets with café au lait, and even Creole-style empanadas that surprised guests in the best way. Michelle handles dietary restrictions without missing a beat, accommodating everything from vegan to gluten-free needs for groups as large as eleven people. What really seals the deal is her personality: knowledgeable without being boring, enthusiastic without being over the top, and genuinely friendly in a way that makes the experience feel like exploring with a local friend rather than following a tour guide. Corporate groups use her for clients who want something authentic rather than touristy, and bachelorette parties list it as a trip highlight. The consensus is pretty universal that this should go on your must-do list.

What people are saying

Most of our family group had not been to New Orleans, but those that had, it had been 30 years or more. We all assumed the French Quarter was the only place to see here. We booked this tour for our first day, and so glad we did. Michelle gave us a 45 min history of the city before starting the tour. We greatly appreciated the story behind some of the historic homes. The tour completely opened our eyes to what the rest of the city has to offer. I would highly recommend this tour, even if you’ve been to NOLA before and want to explore the rest of the city.