Garden District Food & History Tour
Savor New Orleans flavors and local stories beyond the French Quarter
Duration
3 hrs
Ideal For
Up to 14 people
Includes
3-course meal, drinks, walking tour
Highlights
Get a local perspective on New Orleans food and culture beyond the French Quarter. This small-group experience pairs regional flavors with stories of the city's culinary traditions.
- Join a small group for a relaxed, intimate experience
- Support locally owned businesses outside the French Quarter
- Learn from a New Orleans native guide
- Discover more than 300 years of culinary and cultural traditions
Itinerary
- Meet at the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St., across from historic Commander's Palace restaurant
- Begin with a 45 minute walk with your expert guide: explore architecture and the cemetery while your guide explains the early days of the French colony, the arrival of Americans and the development of the Garden District neighborhood.
- Visit 3 food stops- each stop offering is a course, for a 3 course meal- including drinks & the history of the food & culture of New Orleans. Start with a NOLA classic, grab an empanada for a twist on Creole flavors and end the meal with a beignet & cafe au lait.
- Get recommendations for the great local shops & galleries of Magazine St. to visit after your tour, as well as recommendations for places around town- food, drinks, music & museums!
What's Included
- Three-course meal at three restaurant stops
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- Alcoholic drinks with Food and Drink tickets
- Taxes
- Server gratuities
- Guided walking tour
Important details
- Tours run in all weather; wear comfortable walking shoes and bring rain protection when rain is forecast
- Walking totals about half a mile; skip the opening walking portion and meet the group at the first restaurant if mobility is an issue
- Most dietary restrictions and food allergies can be accommodated; vegan diets are not recommended
- Children ages 5+ require a Food Only ticket; children under 5 are not included in tastings unless sharing with a parent
- Alcohol is available only with Food and Drink tickets for ages 21+
Cancellation Policy
Full refund when you cancel at least 24 hours before start time.
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FAQs
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.
Most allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated if noted at checkout, but the tour is not recommended for vegan diets.
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.
Meeting details
Corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St., outside the cemetery wall
