Taste 4 dishes and sip 4 cocktails on a guided French Quarter walk
3 hours
4 food tastings, 4 cocktails
Explore New Orleans food and drink culture on a small-group French Quarter crawl. Sample set tastings as your guide leads you to a mix of local stops, including Tableau in Jackson Square.
This tour is 21+ and may require valid identification. Set tastings only—no gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan options and substitutions are not guaranteed; many dishes may include pork. Guide gratuity is additional (recommended 15 to 20%).
Full refund if you cancel more than 48 hours prior to the tour. No refund if you cancel less than 48 hours prior (100% cancellation fee). Full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to unforeseen circumstances, not including weather. No-shows are charged full price.
Yes. You must be 21 or older to take the tour, and you may be asked to present valid identification.
No. This food tour uses set tastings and does not offer gluten-free, vegetarian, or vegan options, and substitutions are not guaranteed. Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.
Tell us about any true food allergies in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking. The tour uses set tastings and does not offer substitutions.
The location is the French Market at Ursulines St. and N. Peters under the arch.
This food tour delivers exactly what New Orleans visitors crave: exceptional local cuisine paired with rich historical context. The guides are the real standout here, with Lauren, Jack, Russell, Nate, and Susan earning enthusiastic praise for their deep knowledge and engaging personalities. Lauren particularly impresses with her chef background, bringing insider perspective on local cooking traditions alongside neighborhood history. Jack gets multiple shout-outs for his fun, informative storytelling style, while Russell's rapport with both guests and restaurant staff creates a welcoming atmosphere at every stop. The tours hit all the classic Creole and Cajun staples you'd hope for: pralines, muffalettas, alligator sausage, gumbo, po-boys, and oysters. Most guests leave completely stuffed after visiting seven different spots over three hours of walking through the French Quarter. The consistent five-star ratings reflect genuinely satisfied travelers who appreciated both the food quality and the entertainment value. One reviewer mentioned the food was "just okay" by their standards but still recommended the tour, which speaks to how much the guides and historical insights elevate the experience. For families or small groups looking to dive into authentic NOLA food culture while learning the stories behind the dishes, this appears to be a solid choice. Just come hungry and ready to walk.
Lauren was a wonderful tour guide. This tour was very informative and came with generous samplings of classic New Orleans dishes! The gumbo was my personal favorite!
Brittney Elaine
May 24, 2026
Lauren was a wonderful tour guide. This tour was very informative and came with generous samplings of classic New Orleans dishes! The gumbo was my personal favorite!
Brittney Elaine
May 24, 2026