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New Orleans Private Food Tour

About this experience

Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while stopping for bites at famous eateries. Try new foods in a social setting and investigate the best of what city has to offer.

Note: BEFORE booking please contact me to confirm availability of both the GUIDE and RESERVATIONS. Post-pandemic conditions such as fewer days of operations, shorter hours and smaller staffs and menus require extra planning.

At a glance

  • Duration: 3 hr
  • Private experience

What is included

  • Licensed local/native guide
  • visits to local establishments for carefully selected food and drink options
  • 2 hour guided walking tour of New Orleans French Quarter
  • Fully narrated tour

Not included

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks usually cost about $50 per person over and above the tour fee.
  • Private transportation
  • Admission to unplanned attractions

Itinerary and highlights

The purpose of this tour is to try 6-8 local favorites in appetizer form, along with several desserts. We visit 2-3 restaurants and sample dishes that are generally unique to New Orleans.

See the overview, available options and booking details for the experience schedule.

Meeting and pickup information

  • At the intersection of St. Peter and Chartres Streets near the entrance of Tableau Restaurant

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • New Orleans Private Tours

Accessibility and practical details

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • A maximum of 4 people per booking, the cost increases with additional visitors
  • Vegetarian option is available, please discuss with us BEFORE booking.
  • The cost of food, drinks, etc. are in addition to the tour fee...see exclusions.
  • Please contact us BEFORE booking to discuss any mobility limitations.
  • Please contact us BEFORE SHORT NOTICE tour bookings. We must have reservations before accepting a booking request.
  • The menu is just a sample and subject to change
  • Please notify us of any allergies or food limitations BEFORE booking.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Available tour options

  • Guide service : 3-hour walking tour of French Quarter with two stops to taste a variety of local favorites.
  • 2 pm Tour: 3-hour walking tour of French Quarter with multiple stops with option to purchase food and drinks

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