Delve deep into New Orleans’ storied cuisine—and discover stories and flavors you wouldn’t encounter on your own—on this private, gumbo-centric food tour. Meet your guide right in the atmospheric French Quarter, and be sure to come hungry: You’ll taste different versions of the city’s best-known dish, all while learning about Creole, Cajun, African, and Native American culinary influences. In between, spot key local landmarks and soak up New Orleans’ history.
This private tour ensures a fully personalized way to explore
Enjoy enough generous tastings to add up to a hearty meal
See the St. Louis Cathedral and other top French Quarter sights
Learn all about the city’s history and cuisine from your guide
What To Expect
Jackson Square
Known as the location where Louisiana was officially recognized as a U.S. territory, Jackson Square features an equestrian statue of President Andrew Jackson and is ringed by many famous New Orleans institutions including Cafe du Monde and the Pontalba Buildings.
• Admission Ticket Free
French Quarter
Your food tour will take place in the charming French Quarter, one of NOLA’s most historic neighborhoods, filled with excellent restaurants, bars, and a mix of beautiful architectural styles. We’ll be visiting businesses who have long enjoyed a reputation for some of the best gumbo you’ll have in the city!
2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St. Louis Cathedral
On this New Orleans walking and food tasting tour, you’ll be passing by the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in continuous use in the United States and known as the iconic, triple-steepled backdrop to Jackson Square.
• 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
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
Pontalba Buildings
On your New Orleans walking tour, you’ll be sure to spot the wrought iron–wrapped balconies that have long been associated with the elegant architecture found in New Orleans and affixed to these handsome brick buildings built between 1849 and 1851.
• Admission Ticket Free
Gumbo Shop
We may pass by this enormously popular spot for Creole cuisine on our French Quarter food tour and where hearty gumbo, jambalaya, and classic New Orleans dishes have been served up for many years.
• Admission Ticket Free
Napoleon House
This building has some stories to tell! Your guide may stop or regal you with tales of the Napoleon House as you taste your way through the French Quarter. All the traditional New Orleans dishes are served here, along with the famous Pimm’s Cup cocktail!
• Admission Ticket Free
Muriel’s Jackson Square
This beautiful restored restaurant, once a private residence with roots in mid-1800’s New Orleans. During our gumbo food tour, we may pass by this luxurious building, one with a fascinating history and a paranormal past.
• Admission Ticket Free
Café Du Monde Mail Order
Your walking tour begins not far from this famous beignet-slinging cafe offering up chicory coffee since 1862. While this venue isn’t on our list of tour stops, we encourage our guests to visit or ask their tour guide the best places to enjoy classic New Orleans pastries and drinks!
• Admission Ticket Free
Washington Artillery Park
You might be able to spy from our food tour meeting point this raised park overlooking the great Mississippi and is a reminder of the complicated history and legacy of the American Civil War.
• Admission Ticket Free
Decatur Street
A short distance from our meeting point, this street is constantly alive with street musicians, artists, and horse-drawn carriages. We may pass through on our tour or you’ll certainly be heading this direction if you’re heading to famous Cafe du Monde or any of the other great restaurants and bars along the street!
• 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
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Allergies and food restrictions or sensitivities may not be able to be accommodated.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Include
Local English-speaking guide
4-5 tastings equal to a full meal
Visit beloved and lesser-known eateries!
Views of New Orleans most iconic spots!
Exclude
Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops