New Orleans French Quarter Food Experience

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to some delectable hidden gems, you’ll leave with not only a full stomach and a smile, but a greater understanding of how New Orleans food, culture and history all go hand-in-hand. 

Highlights

• Taste New Orleans’ rich multicultural history through its mouth-watering cuisine
• Experience the flavors of America’s oldest public market
• Appreciate New Orleans’ clash of cultures with a cup of gumbo, the city’s most controversial dish
• Discover why the local’s favorite French doughnut is also the messiest
• Sample traditional delicacies, only available in Cajun country

Step right into Old Town, where the heart and soul of New Orleans began — a melting pot of African, French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous cultures, all stirring together to create the magic that is NOLA. On this tour, you won’t just taste the city — you’ll feel its history, hear its stories, and understand how these rich cultures shaped its food, music, and spirit.

Kick off with a beignet, that fluffy, sugar-dusted pastry that’s a local love — just watch the wind or you’ll wear it! Next, we’ll head to The French Market — America’s oldest public market and a buzzing crossroads of people and flavors where locals have been gathering for centuries. Grab a bite, meet some characters, and soak up the vibes.

Next embark on the picturesque streets of the French Quarter where your guide will take you to some of their favorite palate-pleasing spots. You’ll sample a Cajun New Orleans dish. With an abundance of seafood, a fertile ecosystem within the bayou, and a history of spice trading, you’ll begin to realize why everything here tastes so good.

Got a taste for spice? Unleash some Tabasco, born right here and carrying the bold flavors of African heritage that run deep in Louisiana’s soul food. Then dive into gumbo, that legendary stew blending French, African, and Native American influences — every pot telling its own story, every bite packed with history.

Wrap it up with a treat — the perfect little something to take with you, because in the Big Easy, the party’s never really over.

This ain’t just a food tour — it’s a journey through the heart of New Orleans, where every flavor has a story, and every story brings the city’s rich culture to life. Come hungry, come curious, and leave with a little piece of NOLA in your soul.