New Orleans French Quarter Food Experience

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Duration: 2.5 hours

Overview

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

Included

Included
Guided walking tour of the French Quarter and Old Town
Included
Local English-speaking guide
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4 food stops and 5 food samples (expect food samples such as: beignet, a local dish, NOLA Po’boy or muffuletta, a cup of gumbo, local treat)
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Visit to The French Market, America’s oldest public market
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Hot sauce tasting and insights into Louisiana’s spice heritage
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Stories and history of New Orleans' multicultural roots

Excluded

Excluded
Additional food and drink
Excluded
Tips/gratuities for your guide

Important information

Where do we meet?

Jackson Square (next to Andrew Jackson statue), 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

Where does the tour end?

A central location in the French Quarter near Jackson Square

What is the duration of the tour?

2.5 hours

What is group size of this tour?

The maximum number of people on this tour will be 12 passengers.

What If I have particular dietary requirements?

This tour features visits to establishments that are not always able to cater to all dietary requirements, and the food options might also be limited. For any specific dietary request, please notify us within 24hr of the start of the tour. Please email us at info@neworleasnurbanadventures.com.

What if I can't find my guide?

If you have any issues on the day of your tour, please call +1 857 294 0068

Can I cancel my tour?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity

Highlights

More information

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.