New Orleans Food History Walking Tour

Taste your way through New Orleans on a relaxed, 3-hour walking tour. Visit up to five spots and sample dishes that tell the city’s culinary story.

• Visit up to five restaurants, sandwich shops, hot sauce bars, and sweet shops
• Sample up to nine dishes from gumbo to pralines
• Learn about historic restaurant families and old recipes
• Stroll roughly one mile at a leisurely pace
• Meet a licensed, local guide passionate about culinary history
• Choose a vegetarian menu on request

What's Included

• Up to 9 dishes/samples
• Water at most venues
• Restrooms at most venues
• Gratuities to all servers
• Historical narrative with licensed, local guide
• Entrance to 5 venues

Things to know

This set menu does not offer gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan options; a vegetarian option is available on request. The tour covers about 1 mile at a moderate pace. Infants in strollers do not need a ticket; please notify in advance.

FAQs

How much food is served?
Up to 9 samples that amount to a filling lunch.

I want to join your tour, but I don’t eat meat. Can I still buy a ticket?
Yes, we now have a delicious Vegetarian Option that features Black-eyed Pea Soup, Veggie Jambalaya and more!

I am allergic to shellfish. Can you accommodate that?
There are no shellfish served during the tour. However, 2 of the dishes are fried in the same oil as shellfish (shrimp, oysters), so we will want to know if that is problematic for you.

I am allergic to tree nuts. Can you accommodate that?
Yes, we can offer a substitute to our 2 dishes with pecans. However, please note there is a chance of cross-contamination with anything prepared in the candy shops we visit.

I am allergic to onions/garlic/peppers/dairy/gluten. Can you accommodate that?
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate any of those allergies as it would require redesigning nearly the entire menu.

Do my kids need a ticket?
There is only one ticket type, and all attendees require a ticket. Infants and babies in strollers/carriers who will not be eating or sitting do not require a ticket. This tour involves being seated and listening quietly at times; foodies of all ages are welcome.

How much walking is involved?
This tour covers approximately 1 mile at a moderate pace. Guests with walking difficulties have historically struggled to keep pace.

Are the venues wheelchair accessible?
Yes, all venues are wheelchair accessible. Please notify in advance, as some venues must manually set up ramps.

Are alcoholic beverages available for purchase along the way?
Yes, 2 venues feature fully stocked bars, and there are several bars on the route. "To go" adult drinks are totally legal throughout New Orleans.

What happens if it rains?
We conduct the tour rain or shine. During severe weather we review on a case-by-case basis. If we are forced to cancel we provide full refunds.

I missed my flight or had an emergency. Can I get a refund or reschedule?
We provide a 100% refund for cancellations made 24 hours or more prior to a tour. Within 24 hours we do not provide refunds or reschedules, regardless of circumstance.