New Orleans

French Quarter Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

Name: French Quarter Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans
Brand: Tastebud Tours
SKU: 15225P13
Price: 65.75 USD
Rating: 4.5 (293 reviews)

Badge of ExcellenceNew Orleans, USA

3 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Savor the famous homestyle Louisiana cooking of New Orleans on a mouthwatering food walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit five classic restaurants to sample local Creole, Cajun and French-inspired specialties like po-boy sandwiches, beef brisket, sticky-sweet pralines and some of the best jambalaya in town.

Afternoon food walking tour of New Orleans
Discover the unique flavors of local cuisine, featuring Creole, Cajun and French influences
Visit historic eateries in the French Quarter
Sample local specialties like beef brisket po-boys and the muffaletta
Taste authentic jambalaya
Indulge your sweet tooth with pralines from the city's oldest candy store
All tastings are included and make up a satisfying lunch

What's Included

New Orleans Famous foods! Discover some local restaurants in the French Quarter!
Lead by the Best professional tour guide, Over 4,000 + 5 star reviews Award winning!
Alcoholic Beverages
Compared to all other Food Tours in New Orleans, Tastebud Tours was awarded The Peoples Choice!
Making memories

Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) you'll get a To Go cup!
Gratuities are greatly appreciated

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

816 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Head to Toe fashion shop. Tastebud Tours has your Table reservation for your party, unlike other Food tours who have you standing up while you eat, Please be on time.

End point

French Quarter, New Orleans, LA, USA

What To Expect

Tastebud Tours

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Laura's Candies

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Court of Two Sisters

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourbon Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Street

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bourbon Street

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Orleans

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

French Quarter

1 minute • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
This tour will not be able to accommodate last minute changes
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

293 reviews

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Yum

Dawn_R, Apr 2024

Fun places and yummy food! Try the gator!! Those grits with it were fabulous!! Wear comfy shoes since it is a walking tour.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

It sounds like you had an absolute blast exploring fun places and savoring delicious food on our tour! 🐊 Those gator bites paired with fabulous grits are a true taste of Louisiana cuisine, aren't they? We're thrilled you enjoyed every bite! And thanks for the tip about comfy shoes—exploring the vibrant streets of NOLA is definitely more enjoyable when you're comfortable. We can't wait to have you join us again for more culinary delights and exciting discoveries! Until then, keep adventuring and savoring every moment! 🍴👟- Tastebud Tours.

Best tour in NOLA

kaitlyn_l, Apr 2024

My tour guide was incredible! I recommend this tour to anyone who loves food and wants to understand the culture of NOLA a little bit better. 10/10 - highly recommend

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're absolutely thrilled to hear that you had an incredible experience with us and that your tour guide left such a positive impression. It's wonderful to know that you found the tour to be both enjoyable and informative, gaining insights into the rich culture of NOLA while indulging in delicious food. At Tastebud Food and Cocktail Tours of NOLA, we're passionate about providing immersive experiences that celebrate the culinary delights and cultural heritage of our city. Your glowing recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your enthusiastic endorsement. Thank you for choosing Tastebud, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable tour in the future! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

Suzette (Viator) Great Food Walking Tour

SonjaRoberts, Apr 2024

Suzette was a great tour guide - her long term experience of being a NOLA resident really showed!! She knew so much history and as we walked to our different food stops, she pointed out some of the significant spots!! For each food stop, she she gave the history behind the foods we’d be sampling! The foods at these restaurants were all so delicious! I was impressed with the portion sizes too!! Great guide and great value!! I definitely recommend if you love New Orleans cooking, love walking, and have an interest in hearing the history of their signature foods!!!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that Suzette's expertise and passion for NOLA shone through during your tour. It sounds like her knowledge of the city's history and culinary scene made for a truly enriching experience. We're delighted that you enjoyed the delicious food and generous portion sizes at each stop. Your recommendation means the world to us! We can't wait to welcome you back for another fantastic tour filled with New Orleans cooking, history, and exploration!- Tastebud Tours.

Good time, good food

Loren_M, Apr 2024

Tish was great. Wish we hit up two sisters and maybe cafe du monde for beignets but super fun time. Was told if we returned to places we visited we'd get a discount... We didn't but still went back to two or three spots

A Walking Lunch

Cindi_P, Apr 2024

Trish was a great guide. I enjoyed walking around the French Quarter and tasting some of the iconic foods of the region. This is a good tour!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on our tour with Tish as your guide. Exploring the vibrant streets of the French Quarter and indulging in the iconic foods of the region is always a highlight of our tours. We're delighted that you enjoyed the experience and found it to be a good tour overall. Tish is truly a gem, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words to her. Your satisfaction and enjoyment mean everything to us, and we're grateful for your support. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back on another Tastebud Food Tour in the future! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

A perfect experience

Gretchen_H, Apr 2024

Reason was the best! Totally knowledgeable about the history and foods of Nee Orleans. Unflappable in the crowds of French Quarter Fest, great sense of humor, THE BEST laugh! I would do it again!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you had such a fantastic experience on our tour! Our guides are passionate about sharing the rich history and culinary delights of New Orleans, and it's wonderful to know that you found them knowledgeable and engaging. Navigating the bustling crowds of French Quarter Fest can be quite a feat, but we're glad our guide made it a seamless experience for you. We're delighted that you enjoyed the tour enough to consider joining us again in the future. Thank you for your kind words, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Tastebud Food and Cocktail Tours for another unforgettable adventure!- Tastebud Tours.

History and Food

Oscar_O, Apr 2024

The guide was well informed and courteous. Had the best history lesson while eating. I would definitely recommend this to anyone visiting New Orleans.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you so much for your glowing review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your experience with us. Providing informative and courteous service is a top priority for our family business, and we're delighted that you found our guide to be well-informed and engaging. It's fantastic that you appreciated the history lessons alongside the delicious food. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we truly appreciate your support. We look forward to welcoming you back and sharing more culinary and cultural experiences with you in the future!- Tastebud Tours.

In color please

Long_N, Apr 2024

Pictures from the tour guides album needs to be updated and in color for a better look and feel. Food was great, I feel like we missed a couple of things. The story and history of was great and tour Guide was wonderful and helpful. I had a great time and would do something similar again for the experience.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found our guide to be wonderful and helpful. We appreciate your suggestion about updating the tour guide album with color pictures for a better look and feel. Your input is valuable to us, and we'll definitely take it into consideration to enhance the overall experience for future guests. We're sorry to hear that you feel like you might have missed a couple of things during the tour, and we'll work on ensuring that all highlights are covered thoroughly in the future. We're thrilled that you had a great time overall and would consider doing something similar again for the experience. We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable adventure!- Tastebud Tours.

Good food and learning stuff too!

Donya_D, Apr 2024

Roger was very knowledgeable and informative. The food was pretty good but the chicken poboy and red beans and rice were my fave!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your tour with Roger as your guide and found his knowledge and insights to be valuable. It's fantastic to know that you had a great culinary experience with us! We're delighted that you particularly loved the chicken po' boy and red beans and rice - they're definitely some of our favorites too! We take pride in offering a diverse selection of delicious dishes, and it's always rewarding to hear when our guests find their personal favorites. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your NOLA experience. We hope to welcome you back again soon for more culinary delights and memorable moments! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

Wonderful tour

Sarah_A, Apr 2024

My wife and I really enjoyed this tour. Our tour guide, Roger, was very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of history of the city, the food, and the people. The food itself was great. We had red beans and rice and a po boy at the first stop. Then gumbo at the second, jambalaya at the third, and pralines at the last. My only complaint was that the tour itinerary said we’d be going to The Court of Two Sisters to get a muffuletta and we did not do that. All in all it was delightful and I would definitely book again.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such an enjoyable time on our tour with Roger as your guide. It's wonderful to know that you found his knowledge of the city, its history, food, and people to be enriching. We're delighted that you loved the food selection, from the classic red beans and rice and po' boy to the flavorful gumbo, jambalaya, and sweet pralines. However, we sincerely apologize for the deviation from the itinerary regarding The Court of Two Sisters and missing out on the muffuletta stop. Sometimes, due to unforeseen circumstances, we may need to make changes to our stops, and we appreciate your understanding in this matter. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we're grateful for your understanding. We're thrilled to hear that despite the small hiccup, you still found the tour delightful and would consider booking with us again. We can't wait to welcome you back for another culinary adventure through NOLA! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

Great tour

Jeffrey_P, Apr 2024

Great tour guy Ron! Great history and foods. Highly recommend. Walking was easy and food a good variety

Response from Host, Apr 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time. It's fantastic to know that you found the history intriguing and the food selection satisfying. At Tastebud Food Tours, we strive to provide an unforgettable experience that blends fascinating narratives with delicious cuisine. Ron is indeed a gem, and we're proud to have him as part of our team, sharing his passion for history and food with our guests. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of your NOLA adventure. We'll continue to ensure that our tours offer a seamless blend of exploration, variety, and enjoyment. Thank you once again for choosing Tastebud Food Tours, and we look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable culinary journey! Warm regards,

Great food with a little history!

Pam_H, Apr 2024

Great tour! We enjoyed trying all of the New Orleans classics while learning a bit about the history of the French Quarter. Our tour guide, Roger, was friendly, knowledgeable and kept us on track!

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience on our tour. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed trying all the New Orleans classics and learning about the history of the French Quarter along the way. Roger is indeed an excellent guide, and we're delighted that you found him friendly, knowledgeable, and able to keep the tour on track. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your support. Thank you for choosing Tastebud Food Tours, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more delightful experiences in the future! Warm regards, Tastebud Food Tours

Great Experience

Nancy_C, Mar 2024

Enjoyed the walking tour very much. Trish was very knowledgeable about the history of the food and the area. Did get a bit long.

Response from Host, Apr 2024

Thank you for your feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the walking tour with Trish and found her to be knowledgeable about the history of the food and the area. We appreciate your comment about the tour length and will take it into consideration to ensure that future tours are well-paced and enjoyable for all participants. Your feedback is valuable to us, and we're grateful for your support. Thank you for choosing Tastebud Food Tours, and we hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back for another enjoyable experience in the future! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

Great Experience

Robin_G, Mar 2024

Lyndell’s knowledge of the history of the city and food evaluation was great. She was able to make the information interesting for all ages (adults and teens) Food was outstanding.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such an exceptional experience with Lyndell on our tour. Lyndell's passion for the history of the city and her keen eye for food evaluation truly set our tour apart. We're thrilled that she was able to make the information engaging for both adults and teens, creating a unique and memorable experience for all. And of course, we're delighted that you found the food outstanding! Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for your enthusiastic feedback. Thank you for choosing Tastebud Food Tours, and we can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable culinary adventure in the future! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

Great tour

Fabrizio_F, Mar 2024

Great experience, good food. Lyndel had shared so many stories and was wonderful hearing it first hand from a local.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you very much for your positive review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and enjoyed the delicious food. Lyndel's firsthand stories and local insights truly enrich the tour experience, and we're delighted that you found them wonderful to hear. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're grateful for your kind words. Thank you for choosing Tastebud Food Tours, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more delightful experiences in the future! Warm regards, Tastebud Tours.

A must book - come hungry!

Nathalie_B, Mar 2024

The perfect tour with amazing food with a lot of variety and all the history you could ask for! 10/10 recommend!! Our tour guide was the best, Lyndel used to teach here in Nola and is one of the only people I would want to show me around. We recommend taking this tour early in your trip! Lyndel also gives great recommendations for all things jazz and other amazing restaurants in the city.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you immensely for your glowing review of your experience with Tastebud Food Tours in Nola! We're thrilled to hear that you found it to be the perfect tour, complete with amazing food, a variety of options, and rich historical insights. Lyndel's background as a former teacher in Nola undoubtedly enhances her ability to provide an engaging and informative tour experience. We're delighted that you found her to be the best guide to show you around, and we'll be sure to pass on your kind words to her. Thank you for recommending our tour and for your valuable tip about taking it early in the trip! We couldn't agree more. It's wonderful to hear that Lyndel also provided excellent recommendations for jazz and other fantastic restaurants in the city. Your support means the world to us, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for more culinary and cultural adventures in the future! With heartfelt appreciation, Tastebud Tours.

Good tour but not what was expecting.

Linda_W, Mar 2024

Food was great! 5 stops , I think 1 more could of been done maybe beignets . I personally would of preferred less general history and more about food and food history and more recommendations for food afterwards perhaps I picked the wrong tour but I expected more about food with some history but rather it was history with food.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on your recent experience with Tastebud Tours in New Orleans. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the culinary offerings during your tour. Your comments about wanting more focus on food history and recommendations are duly noted. We understand the importance of striking the right balance between providing historical context and delving into the culinary delights of our city. R We appreciate your valuable input, as it helps us continuously improve and refine our tour offerings. Thank you once again for choosing Tastebud Tours. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you back for another memorable culinary adventure.

A fun time!

Carla_G, Mar 2024

Kim was a great tour guide. He gave us interesting historical facts during the food tour making it an entertaining experience. I would recommend the tour to anyone interested in learning about the unique cuisine of New Orleans. Thanks, Kim!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Kim provided you with an entertaining and informative food tour, complete with interesting historical facts. It's fantastic to know that you enjoyed learning about the unique cuisine of New Orleans. We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kim. Thank you for recommending our tour, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another delicious adventure! Best regards, Tastebud Food Tours Team

Historical look at food!

Amy_P, Mar 2024

This tour was not just fun it was also so informative! We learned so much about the history of the area not just about what happened to the city and such but the history of why we were eating the different dishes at each of the locations. The food stops were all amazing as well! Great fun and Great food!

Response from Host, Mar 2024

We're thrilled to hear that you found our Tastebud Food and Cocktail Tours both fun and informative! 😊 Our goal is to provide a rich and engaging experience that not only showcases the flavors of NOLA but also delves into the fascinating history behind each dish and location. It's wonderful to know that you enjoyed learning about the city's history as much as you did savoring the delicious food at each stop. Thanks for joining us on this flavorful journey, and we hope to welcome you back for more great fun and even more great food with Tastebud Food and Cocktail Tours in the future! 🎉🏙️🍽️🍹

Amazing food tour

Robin_L, Mar 2024

Tish was an amaxing guide. The food was delicious and so happy we could enjoy the special foods that makes New Orleans so special.

Response from Host, Mar 2024

Thank you for your wonderful review! 🌟 We're thrilled to hear that Tish made your tour experience amazing and that you enjoyed the delicious food that makes New Orleans so special. It's our pleasure to share the unique flavors of our city with you, and we're delighted that you had such a memorable time with us at Tastebud Food Tours. We can't wait to have you join us again for another culinary adventure in the Big Easy!

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