New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
By Destination Kitchen
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Taste your way through the Big Easy on a food tour of New Orleans’ French Quarter, stopping to sample some of the city’s most distinctive foods along the way. Exploring New Orleans food with a guide means you get a behind-the-scenes look into local kitchens, with plenty of tips on where to eat, drink, and sightsee while visiting New Orleans. You also have the option to upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 12 guests. Bring an appetite for everything from beignets to brisket!
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Ages 0-99, max of 18 per group
Duration: 3h
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English
Highlights
- Gourmet tour of the French Quarter with all tastings included
- Learn the stories behind the foods for which the city is known
- Popular New Orleans' cocktails are available for purchase
- Great introduction to New Orleans for food lovers
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2022
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- Food tastings from various French Quarter restaurants & specialty food establishments
- Fun and knowledgeable guides
- Option to upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 12 guests
What's not included- Alcoholic beverages, but available for purchase (over 21 yrs. of age)
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
- Make your way to the French Quarter, where you meet your group and a foodie guide for a walking tour of the historic neighborhood. Soak up the vibrant, bustling atmosphere of the French Quarter as you follow a route that links up a series of great gourmet destinations. The food and itinerary change daily to keep the experience fresh, but tastings may include seafood gumbo, muffuletta, jambalaya, Creole-style brisket in a historic restaurant, pralines, and boudin beignets. Explore your guide’s personal favorite dishes, with the option to purchase classic New Orleans cocktails along the way. This foodie walking tour concludes in the French Quarter, close to some of New Orleans' top attractions.
- Departure details
- 600 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Please meet your guide inside Roux Royale 600 Royal Street (corner with Toulouse)
Return details- New Orleans Creole Cookery, 508 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Or end near starting location.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6205FOODNOLA- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Additional languages may be available upon request, but are not guaranteed
- Please advise of any food allergies in the Special Requirements field at the time of booking. This tour highlights set tastings and does not guarantee substitutions at this time. Please advise us of any true food allergies. Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.
- We love what we do and look forward to your visit!
- This tour highlights set tastings and does not guarantee any substitutions at this time. Please advise us of any true food allergies.
- This tour highlights set tastings and does not guarantee substitutions at this time. Please advise us of any true food allergies. Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Which attractions will I visit with New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option?
- During this experience, places you will visit include:Discover and book New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option on Tripadvisor
- How much is New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option?
- New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option price starts from ₱4,223.69. Discover and book New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option on Tripadvisor
- What is the New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option cancellation policy?
- New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option on Tripadvisor
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- New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option is hosted by Destination Kitchen. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Destination Kitchen on Tripadvisor. Discover and book New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option on Tripadvisor
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 6205FOODNOLA
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Itinerary
- You'll start at600 Royal St600 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAPlease meet your guide inside Roux Royale 600 Royal Street (corner with Toulouse)See address & details
- 1French QuarterStop: 3 hoursSee details
- 2French MarketStop: 15 minutesSee details
- You'll end atNew Orleans Creole Cookery508 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USAOr end near starting location.See address & details
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Vic A
00Cancelation policy is bogus!
There should be a refund for cancelation specifically related to a medical reason regardless if its less than 24 hr…
J3685EGvickim
00Delicious every step of te way!
Nate was a fabulous tour guide. He kept us moving and eating with a perfect dose of history and unique stories to k…
Kimberly L
00BEST of the BEST!
❤️ BEST of the BEST! ❤️ We will do this tour every time we visit New Orleans! The food, the sights, the history, th…
stephaniemJ8976TM
00Great Time with friends
DK Kitchen guide Craig was excellent. Craig was knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and the food . The …
I9069WMmichelew
00Amazing experience
Nate was such a great tour guide. We visited NO for the first time and it was a great introduction to the city. The…
N313WSjessicaw
00Fun bachelorette idea
Nate was fantastic. He was nice answered our questions and was patient with all of our laughing and talking. Very i…
R7670STcarrieo
0021st birthday done right!
Craig was a great tour guide. He introduced us to our krewe for the evening and gave us a very rich history lessons…
amyelizabeth1988
00Walking tour not Cafe tour
This is a walking tour that comes with two coupons to Cafe du Monde. You do NOT visit the cafe during the tour. You…
CarolinaPeach
00Great small group
Susan did great job! She was interesting , great personality, fun & we not only learned about the food but also th…
J5335WOalim
00New Orleans History Through Food!
Such a fun way to learn about the history of New Orleans! Our guide, Nate, was excellent and went above and beyond,…
N1706RZbenm
00Great time
Craig, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and friendly. The food and drinks were great. Would recommend this tour …
susankY2258RI
00Overall great food and amazing guide
Loved all of the food and cocktails. Our guide was absolutely fantastic- knowledgeable and friendly. Our one com…
166paml
00Don’t miss this experience
Nate’s energy, knowledge and personality made our tour a fabulous experience. The food, cocktails, group and histor…
blinkingbears85
00Tasty tour
A great, informative and tasty tour. Jack, our guide, was a great host of the tour and his passion and knowledge of…
PhatGirl1999
00Louisiana native visiting
My husband and I really enjoyed our food tour in the New Orleans French Quarter with Destination Kitchen. I always …
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May 2023 • Family
We had a great tour with Nate. We booked 5 people, there were about 17 people altogether in the tour. Nate was very knowledgeable about the history of the city and the rich culinary history of this city. The samples were plentiful and I especially enjoyed the alligator sausage (an entire sausage on a stick, beautifully spiced, from Nawlins' at the French Market). I would absolutely recommend this food tour to anyone looking to enjoy a taste of the city but more importantly the history. The prospective that was given even somethings I didn't know, and I'm a history buff along with being a culinarian. There is so much more I could say but check it out is what I will say.
Written 29 May 2023
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Cheryl B
3 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
Husband and I just finished a tour with Nate (he was awesome). Nate loves NOLA and it shows! If you are so inclined and your guide suggests a specific cocktail (worth the extra charge) — by all means, listen. We started at 1030 and finished at 1330. I know a lot more about NOLA history than I did yesterday. Now remember, these were sample portions but, I’m fairly certain I won’t be able to eat any more today. We tasted Boudin at N’Awlins in the French Market (a first for us and delightful}, Shrimp Po Boy at Market Cafe in the French Market also (do try the Crystal hot sauce - mild but good flavor) and pay extra for the pickle/bacon Bloody Mary (you’re in New Orleans for Pete’s sake). At New Orleans Creole Cookery we had Jambalaya & Gumbo and learned which is Creole and which is Cajun and why (I’m not telling - take the tour!). A run by the New Orleans School of cooking to snag a praline (we all pronounce it incorrectly — the “a” is soft not hard. I never knew). And finished at Oceana Grill with gator bites (I did put one in my mouth to say “yes I tasted gator” then —- I ate the rest and LIKED it). One must at least taste to be able to give a negative response (if negative is appropriate!). All in all it was a fun and informative 3 hours. Met nice people from all over in our group of 15 participants. Hope those 3 kids from London had fun and stay safe for the rest of their time in the U.S. So, 2.5 hours later I’m still full! Well worth the effort to take the tour — you’ll love it!
Written 26 April 2023
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SandraPreuss
Bodden Town, Grand Cayman9 contributions
Nov 2022
The tour was excellent. I called Destination Kitchen ahead of time and left them a message to let them know about my husband's tree nut allergy. They called me back to confirm and told me that the only item he could not eat was the pralines at one of the stops. On the tour day, we walked over to the meet-up at Roux Royal, a cute gift shop. Our guide, Laurent, found us, and we confirmed my husband's allergy again. We were given free pre-packaged cookies, offered coffee, and looked around the gift shop while waiting for others in a group to arrive.
My husband tried everything on tour except the free cookies at the start and the pralines at the end. We had about six stops on tour and tried a wide variety of dishes, most I had never tried before, and many were delicious. We were so full by the end. We learned so much history from Laurent, who recommended many places to eat, so make sure to take him up on his offer and ask! I recommend this to anyone interested in trying different foods, learning history and wanting to get a tour with a small group in the French Quarter.
My husband tried everything on tour except the free cookies at the start and the pralines at the end. We had about six stops on tour and tried a wide variety of dishes, most I had never tried before, and many were delicious. We were so full by the end. We learned so much history from Laurent, who recommended many places to eat, so make sure to take him up on his offer and ask! I recommend this to anyone interested in trying different foods, learning history and wanting to get a tour with a small group in the French Quarter.
Written 27 December 2022
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Lisa T
7 contributions
Nov 2022 • Friends
The New Orleans Culinary Food Walking Tour was an extreme disappointment. While Susan, our tour guide, was lovely, the food served and the establishments visited were not up to the standards one thinks of when in New Orleans. It was basically a walk down North Peters Street and the French Market. Not the French Quarter nor "behind-the scenes look into local kitchens" as listed. Having been on several beer tours I was under the impression that this tour would be similar to a brewery tour, where you sit at one table as a group, do a tasting and then have a brief discussion with other attendees about the beer. That was not the case at all. There were about 12-13 of us in the group and we had to sit at several separate tables. There was hardly any interaction as a group.
We were served, in order: wrapped shortbread praline cookies, palas (fried rice cakes), boudin sausage, bread pudding, shrimp po' boy, chicken & sausage gumbo and chargrilled oysters. (Our group of three left before the last item.) Upon our arrival to the French Market, Susan said that one of the stalls served the best crab beignets but they were NOT included in the tour and cost $9. Boudin sausage was served to us from another stall in the French Market where there was no seating. It is difficult to eat boudin standing up. Then the bread pudding was served cold and the other part of the restaurant provided the shrimp po' boy, which had no seasoning on it. It seemed that all of the food was cold, except for the palas. For the $234 the three of us spent on the tour we could have gone to Antoine's or Arnaud's and had a much more memorable New Orleans culinary experience.
Lastly, the online picture of the shrimp appetizer on the mashed avocado looked nothing like food we were served.
We were served, in order: wrapped shortbread praline cookies, palas (fried rice cakes), boudin sausage, bread pudding, shrimp po' boy, chicken & sausage gumbo and chargrilled oysters. (Our group of three left before the last item.) Upon our arrival to the French Market, Susan said that one of the stalls served the best crab beignets but they were NOT included in the tour and cost $9. Boudin sausage was served to us from another stall in the French Market where there was no seating. It is difficult to eat boudin standing up. Then the bread pudding was served cold and the other part of the restaurant provided the shrimp po' boy, which had no seasoning on it. It seemed that all of the food was cold, except for the palas. For the $234 the three of us spent on the tour we could have gone to Antoine's or Arnaud's and had a much more memorable New Orleans culinary experience.
Lastly, the online picture of the shrimp appetizer on the mashed avocado looked nothing like food we were served.
Written 23 November 2022
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Svengali
Yankton, SD43 contributions
Jan 2023 • Couples
My wife & I took this food tour Jan 27 2023. We met our tour guide at Roux Royale. Her name was Kristi & she was very colorful & knowledgeable. She not only new the history of the food but was extremely informative concerning New Orleans in general. There was 9 in our tour. We sampled Praline Cookies, Calas (Bon's), Alligator Sausage, Bread Pudding (Gazebo Cafe), Shrimp Po- Boy, Gumbo & Charbroiled Oysters (Creole Cookery), then Pralines again (New Orleans School of Cooking). I would highly recommend this tour especially to visitors very limited on time in NOLA.
Written 13 February 2023
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Chris I
1 contribution
Jan 2023
We were a group of 8 in New Orleans for a bachelor party. We signed up for this food tour and had an amazing time. Our tour guide (Nate Alston) was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and the food we were eating. His passion and energy ensured we were having a great time for the full 3 hours of the tour.
Food tastings were a healthy mix between desserts and main course food (Going to be honest not sure what you would call that). Nate also had recommendations at each stop for drinks that we should try. Our group thoroughly enjoyed each of the suggestions.
Would definitely recommend this tour if you want to try some food you otherwise wouldnt and get a brief history of the area. Thanks again Nate!!
Food tastings were a healthy mix between desserts and main course food (Going to be honest not sure what you would call that). Nate also had recommendations at each stop for drinks that we should try. Our group thoroughly enjoyed each of the suggestions.
Would definitely recommend this tour if you want to try some food you otherwise wouldnt and get a brief history of the area. Thanks again Nate!!
Written 16 January 2023
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Reisha R
Nassau, New Providence Island15 contributions
Apr 2023
This was not just a food tour - it was so much more. I loved that they sent a confirmation note and ensured that you notified them of any allergies. Our tour guide Jack was great - friendly and knowledgeable. We were welcomed with packaged pecan cookies and walked to our first food stop, but on the way we toured the streets and learnt the history of the city and its buildings. We stopped at different establishments to sample food and learn of its history. The foods we had were cajun sausage, shrimp po' boy, bread pudding, gumbo, jambalaya, alligator bites, and pralines. It was a great way to tour the city and try different foods. He also provided his own restaurant and activity recommendations which was appreciated.
Written 13 April 2023
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Sharla M
Nashville7 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
We had an interesting and delicious tour with Nate. He had a lot of stories about the history of New Orleans and took us to several places to try the cuisine. We did the 10:30 tour and were glad we didn’t eat breakfast as there was plenty of food to fill us up! Would recommend this tour to anyone who hasn’t tried some of the local favorites. Nate made it very interesting and really tried to make sure the whole group could hear what he was saying,
Written 6 June 2022
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Marsha S.
San Antonio, TX56 contributions
I highly recommend this tour. Nate A. was our tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly and passionate about his city. He showered us with history and stories about the origins of the food. He shared with us, his favorite foods and places both on/off the beaten path. There were about 5 or 6 stops, with a moderate amount of walking. If you walk slow or with cane, there were no problem as the food stops were sufficient for a rest. You had time to buy a drink at most stops. Water was provided at each stop, but you had to order and pay for sodas/alcoholic drinks. The food was fully representative of the flavors of New Orleans. The portions were enough to get a good taste, and combined, certainly enough to count as a meal. I highly recommend this tour!
Written 15 November 2022
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DizKahuna
Brea, CA166 contributions
The best tours I have been on have been those where the guide has shared about himself. It makes the experience more personable and enjoyable. Laurent’s tour of the French Quarter was both. I have taken a city tour that passed through the French Quarter in a van, but you literally get the flavor of the French Quarter by walking the streets with Laurent.
I’ll get to the tour itself in a moment, but would like to thank Laurent for his patience. My wife has difficulty walking, and we had to walk slowly for her. Laurent waited until we arrived at each stopping point before presenting. Thank you. The streets of the French Quarter can be called ‘uneven’ at best, and I’m very glad we bought trekking poles at Costco. It gave my wife and I extra balance for the walk. She has bad knees, I have neuropathy. I would not recommend for those who must use scooters, due to the rough urban terrain.
The tour is a wonderful tasting and learning experience. You learn about the history of the city, the difference between Cajun and Creole food, and the influences of all the different cultures.
And of course, there is the food. The tour company obviously cannot guarantee what will be available on the tour. We sampled muffuletta, alligator, oysters, gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. We stopped at both indoor and outdoor venues.
At the time of this writing, we are still dealing with the pandemic, but we have turned the corner and hope is on the horizon. There a 24 hour vaccination festivals going on here as I write this. For now, prepare to mask up. If it is difficult to walk while masked, you may take it off, but keep 6 feet distance. My wife was vaccinated already, and I most likely have immunity from having COVID 2 months previous, so we felt very comfortable with the precautions on the tour.
I’ll get to the tour itself in a moment, but would like to thank Laurent for his patience. My wife has difficulty walking, and we had to walk slowly for her. Laurent waited until we arrived at each stopping point before presenting. Thank you. The streets of the French Quarter can be called ‘uneven’ at best, and I’m very glad we bought trekking poles at Costco. It gave my wife and I extra balance for the walk. She has bad knees, I have neuropathy. I would not recommend for those who must use scooters, due to the rough urban terrain.
The tour is a wonderful tasting and learning experience. You learn about the history of the city, the difference between Cajun and Creole food, and the influences of all the different cultures.
And of course, there is the food. The tour company obviously cannot guarantee what will be available on the tour. We sampled muffuletta, alligator, oysters, gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. We stopped at both indoor and outdoor venues.
At the time of this writing, we are still dealing with the pandemic, but we have turned the corner and hope is on the horizon. There a 24 hour vaccination festivals going on here as I write this. For now, prepare to mask up. If it is difficult to walk while masked, you may take it off, but keep 6 feet distance. My wife was vaccinated already, and I most likely have immunity from having COVID 2 months previous, so we felt very comfortable with the precautions on the tour.
Written 30 March 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Dream64926020979
Durham, NC
Is this your kids friendly? Do kids five and under need a ticket especially if we don't think they will eat the new foods?
Jennifer C
2 contributions
Kids would be fine on the tour, but it is aimed at adults.
JenniJuniper
Baltimore, MD20 contributions
Where is the meeting location for the start of the tour?
Recyk
16 contributions
This is where we met for our tour in April of 2022.
600 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA Please meet your guide inside Roux Royale 600 Royal Street (corner with Toulouse)
Sinéad B
Glasgow, UK30 contributions
Hello, we are in New Orleans Sunday 10th and Monday 11th. I am very sorry we had not booked your tour in time as it is now booked up. Is there any possibility that you could fit us onto a tour at any time either of these days? It would be very much appreciated. Many thanks, Sinead Boyle.
Andre H
Brownsburg, IN46 contributions
Reach out directly to the tour company. I don’t know how often they monitor this TripAdvisor site.
Are there vegetarian options in this tour?
Austyn S
1 contribution
If you are a vegetarian I would look for a different tour. The amount of food available to you on this tour, being vegetarian, is incredibly limited.
How much walking is involved?
PatnKari W
Washington DC, DC2 contributions
Hard to put a distance/step count to it, but two of the stops were sit down dining with the second stop being in an air conditioned restaurant.
Jenn H
Wilson, NC18 contributions
It looks like NOLA has lifted restrictions. Does this tour still require proof of vaccination/negative test to participate?
CJ80Virginia
Richmond, VA83 contributions
We went on the tour Thursday 4/7 and we weren't asked for proof of vax/negative test. I could be wrong but I believe N.O. cancelled that requirement the end of March, although we did have our 'proof' just in case.
Do children (10 & 7) pay full price?
Kathyvn
Weehawken, NJ27 contributions
You have to ask the tour company
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