Garden District Culinary Walk with Local Guide
Sample Cajun and Creole flavors while exploring New Orleans' historic Garden District
From$79/ personincl. taxes and fees
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Sample Cajun and Creole flavors while exploring New Orleans' historic Garden District
Discover what we've curated for you
3 hrs
Up to 14 people
Guided tour, Full meal, Drinks
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.
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.
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before start time.
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.
Corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St. New Orleans, LA 70115
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.
Michelle was awesome! The neighborhood was quaint. Felt like I was walking around with a local friend. The history was rich, the food spots were delicious and she was super accommodating! 10/10 Would definitely book again!
Hunny B
March 31, 2026
Michelle was awesome! The neighborhood was quaint. Felt like I was walking around with a local friend. The history was rich, the food spots were delicious and she was super accommodating! 10/10 Would definitely book again!
Hunny B
March 31, 2026