Taste your way through French Quarter food and history at sunset
3 hours
Food tastings, Guide
Walk the French Quarter on a 3-hour progressive dinner tour that pairs local tastings with stories of New Orleans food history. Visit classic stops and end with something sweet.
Vegetarian options are available if you let the operator know in advance, but vegan and gluten-free requests cannot be accommodated. Guide gratuities are appreciated; standard is 15%–20%.
Tickets can be refunded if you provide 72 hour notice.
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing, and dress for rain or shine.
Yes. If available, you can purchase adult beverages and cocktails along the way (must be 21 or older). The tour does not provide, sell, or serve alcohol.
Yes. Photos and filming are allowed during the tour.
1003 Bourbon Street in Front of Lafitte Hotel
Tastebud Tours delivers an excellent introduction to New Orleans food culture, with guides like Charles, Linda, Suzanne, and Lyndel earning consistent praise for their deep knowledge of both culinary traditions and city history. The walking tour through the French Quarter hits classic NOLA staples: po'boys dripping with gravy, muffulettas, gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Most visitors leave impressed by how much they learned about the city's cultural evolution while sampling its signature dishes, with many calling it a trip highlight. A couple of recent reviews mention disappointingly small portions that left them hungry, and one tour experienced organizational issues with a late start. The experience seems to vary somewhat depending on timing and guide, though the vast majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive. Most travelers found the combination of storytelling, historical context, and food sampling well worth it, particularly appreciating how guides shared restaurant recommendations and neighborhood insights that enhanced the rest of their visit.
*11 October 2025* This is a cute, little trinket shop! I found a cute, sparkly compact mirror that says New Orleans on the cover. I wanted to buy something that I would use every single day. This was a perfect souvenir for myself. It was $10, I believe. I would totally come here again in the future the next time I'm in NOLA, just to see the new goodies they have in stock. I did want to buy one of their jumpsuits, but they did not have one in a pattern that I liked.
Anishka J. Farrington
October 23, 2025
*11 October 2025* This is a cute, little trinket shop! I found a cute, sparkly compact mirror that says New Orleans on the cover. I wanted to buy something that I would use every single day. This was a perfect souvenir for myself. It was $10, I believe. I would totally come here again in the future the next time I'm in NOLA, just to see the new goodies they have in stock. I did want to buy one of their jumpsuits, but they did not have one in a pattern that I liked.
Anishka J. Farrington
October 23, 2025