New Orleans has many iconic foods, and they all deserve tasting, as well as an understanding of where they come from. We will do both on this local tasting and cultural tour of the French Quarter. While visiting places like the French Market, Jackson Square, and food purveyors of the French Quarter, we'll explore the diverse influences that brought the city treats like beignets, gumbo, and sausages. We'll try some too!

Learn about Louisiana farming traditions, Creole and Cajun ingredients, and New Orleans food specialties
Enjoy a Crescent City signature sandwich
Sample beignets and other sweet treats
Visit Jackson Square, the French Quarter, and French Market, among others

What To Expect

Jackson Square

Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began, the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, you’ll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences, and new ingredients to the USA through its ports.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cabildo

Formerly home to the Spanish municipal government before the Louisiana Purchase, this neighbor to St. Louis Cathedral can be seen from the tour’s starting point in Jackson Square.
• Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

One of the most iconic sights in New Orleans, this beautiful cathedral is actually seen from the tour’s starting point in Jackson Square, before heading into the French Quarter
• Admission Ticket Free

The Presbytere

A neighbor to the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, this is one of the nation’s best examples of formal colonial Spanish architecture. We’ll see this beautiful building from the tour’s starting point in Jackson Square, before heading into the French Quarter.
• Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

Next, we head into the ICONIC French Quarter. Historically a place of diversity with products and people from all walks of life. We’ll be sure to stop for a local bite and get to know some of the colorful personalities who call this city home.
1 hour 50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Market

The bustling French Market (America’s oldest public market, in fact), today the French Market is a modern yet unique culinary space.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Include

Lunch
Local, English-speaking guide

Exclude

Gratuities
Additional food and drink.
Souvenirs or personal shopping