New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

This New Orleans food tour has every culinary taste covered. With a history-savvy guide leading the way, you’ll walk from classic Creole restaurants and neighborhood sandwich shops to hot sauce bars and artisanal candy stores. Visit up to five locations to sample diverse foods representing the breadth of Louisiana’s culinary heritage, including dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas and pralines. Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine and, when possible, hear the chefs discuss their influences. Enjoy plenty of food on this afternoon tour.

Please note: all venues are subject to change based on availability. This tour features a set menu and does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free, pork-free or vegetarian option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities for servers at establishments
  • Beverages other than water
  • This tour does NOT have a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option
  • Please notify us of any food allergies (NOT aversions) during check-out. No PORK-FREE option.
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Meeting Location

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Chartres Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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End point

Toulouse Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Start Time • Daily 1:00 PM

What To Expect

French Quarter

Meet your guide in the French Quarter in the afternoon and begin your food tour of New Orleans at 3rd Block Depot (formerly SoBou), one of two restaurants owned by the legendary, award-winning Commander's Palace family. Sit down and relax as you are treated to Chicken & Andouille Sausage Gumbo.Listen to a narrative history of Louisiana cuisine, starting with the culinary contributions of local American Indian tribes and leading to the arrival of the Europeans and West Africans who created its Creole flavors. You’ll hear about the unique geography of southern Louisiana, as well as the linguistic origins of dozens of local dishes, from beignets and étouffée to gumbo and jambalaya.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pepper Palace

If you’d like, purchase a drink at the full bar before moving on to a stop at the Pepper Palace Hot Sauce Bar, where you can sample dozens of different hot sauces, BBQ sauces, dry rubs, seasonings and more while learning about the spicy, Cajun-style cuisine of rural Louisiana.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Leah's Pralines

Third stop is Leah’s Pralines, a candy shop established in 1933. After learning its history, taste a Creole praline and sample the bacon pecan brittle.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Street (Pass By)

Take in the sites and sounds of festive Royal Street as we move on to our next stop.
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Bourbon Street (Pass By)

Pass briefly along New Orleans' most famous street on our way to NOLA Poboys.
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NOLA Poboys

Next, bite into two New Orleans inventions: the muffuletta and the po-boy. Both are served at the funky dive NOLA Po-boys, a local joint with an immense menu. Discuss the 19th and 20th century history of the New Orleans' immigrants as you sample the fried catfish poboy on freshly baked New Orleans–style French bread before moving on to the slightly warmed muffuletta: an Italian-style sandwich of ham, salami, mortadella, provolone cheese, mozzarella cheese and New Orleans-style olive salad. As if that wasn't enough, we also indulge in savory Boudin Balls with Creole Remoulade sauce!
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square

Your final stop is the Creole Cookery for Red Beans & Rice, followed by our dessert course: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

The walking tour covers about one and a half miles (2.4 km) throughout the French Quarter, at a leisurely pace.
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3 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • We do NOT offer a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan/vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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What's Included

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Lunch
  • Gratuities for servers at establishments
  • Beverages other than water
  • This tour does NOT have a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option
  • Please notify us of any food allergies (NOT aversions) during check-out. No PORK-FREE option.
  • Gratuity for guide (optional)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • We do NOT offer a gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan/vegetarian, and especially PORK-FREE option.
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • There is no charge for infants in strollers
  • All venues subject to change based on availability
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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