New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour
Taste up to seven dishes and four cocktails across six venues with a licensed local guide.
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Taste up to seven dishes and four cocktails across six venues with a licensed local guide.
Discover what we've curated for you
4 hours
Food tastings, Cocktails, Guide
Explore New Orleans culinary and cocktail heritage on a guided four-hour walking tour. Visit up to six venues to sample up to seven dishes and enjoy four full-size classic cocktails.
Strictly 21+. Set menu; no gluten-free, dairy-free or vegan options; vegetarian or mocktails available by request. Covers about 1.5 miles at a moderate pace.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before your tour. No refunds for no-shows, reschedules, or cancellations within 24 hours, regardless of circumstances.
Yes. Only one dish features shellfish and we will provide a substitute. The gumbo is the dish with shellfish.
Yes. We can offer substitutes for two dishes with pecans. Items from the candy shops may carry a risk of cross-contamination.
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate those allergies as it would require redesigning the menu.
Red Fish Grill – 115 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Gary stands out as the star guide here, earning consistent praise for his passionate storytelling and ability to weave New Orleans history with its culinary traditions. Guests love how he brings the city to life through humor and deep knowledge, making the tour engaging for everyone from history buffs to families with kids. Other guides like John, Meg, and Beth also lead tours, with most reviewers leaving satisfied and well-fed after sampling classic dishes like gumbo, muffaletta, and pralines at various French Quarter spots. A couple of visitors felt the tour leaned too heavily on scripted information or included stops at touristy souvenir shops that felt more commercial than authentic. The pace can vary by guide, with some delivering facts quickly while others create more space for conversation. Still, the overwhelming majority found this to be an excellent introduction to New Orleans, especially when done early in a trip to help plan the rest of your dining adventures. If you're looking for a foundation in Creole and Cajun cuisine combined with local history, this tour delivers that experience.
Informative and tasty!
Kara Kaplan
April 4, 2026
Informative and tasty!
Kara Kaplan
April 4, 2026