New Orleans Food Tour

Delight your senses and give in to your cravings enjoying the tastes of New Orleans on this walking food tour of the city's French Quarter. You'll sample typical local delicacies like beignets.

Tour Details

Meet your tour guide at Jackson Square, located by the Mississippi River. The tour focuses on New Orleans' culinary history, influenced by diverse cultures due to its port city status.

Throughout the tour, there will be 4 stops to try 5 types of dishes. The journey begins with tasting the local sweet, a beignet, known for its powdered sugar coating.

Next, you'll visit the French Market, the oldest public market in the U.S., which has transformed into a culinary space with various vendors selling fresh ingredients and traditional New Orleans dishes as well as innovative fusion cuisine.

While exploring the French Quarter, you'll sample various seafood and learn about regional spices, including the locally essential Tabasco sauce.

One highlight is sampling gumbo, a classic dish representing Cajun culture, which incorporates French, African, and Native American influences.

The tour concludes with a taste of a traditional dessert made with sugar cane and nuts, showcasing locally-sourced ingredients.