New Orleans

New Orleans Garden District Food, Drinks & History Walking Tour

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Garden District Food and History Tour
  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Taste your way through New Orleans’ most charming neighborhood on a sensory-rich Garden District food and walking tour that removes the guesswork of where to eat. Stroll past historic mansions and cemeteries while learning about the city’s multicultural history and unique burial traditions. Along the way, stop to sample Creole, Cajun, French, and Italian specialties hand-picked by a guide who knows the best places to dine.
  • Combo tour pairs history, culture, and cuisine
  • Avoid tourist traps and get tips on where to eat in New Orleans
  • Great way to escape the crowds of the French Quarter
  • All food and drink tastings are included and add up to a satisfying meal

Sample Menu

Main

Red Beans, Jambalaya, Eggplant Napoleon

Sample one of the signature Creole dishes of New Orleans that shows our multi-cultural roots

Dessert

Beignets & Cafe au Lait

Taste a modern twist on this classic dessert & coffee while hearing its history

Starter

Gumbo, Etoufee or Muffaletta Empanadas

Try one of New Orleans signature Creole dishes in hand pie form!

Main

PoBoys

Try a classic po-boy in this neighborhood lunch spot and feel like a local!

What's Included

  • Local taxes
  • Food tasting
  • Professional guide
  • Beverages
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
    1427 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    Meet on the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St., on the corner cross from Commander's Palace & outside the cemetery wall.

Start time

10:00 AM

End point

  • The Vintage
    3121 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

What To Expect

Garden District

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lafayette Cemetery No.1 (Pass By)

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions if we are made aware of them 48 hrs in advance. Children and teens welcome- please let us know 48 hrs in advance if anyone is under 21 so we can accommodate.
  • requires walking
  • Check Covid requirements - failure to bring mandated proof of vaccination or negative PCR test considered a non-refundable cancellation since venues can deny entry to any guest.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 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 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.

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Cassandra_H
It was very nice to learn about the garden district, fabulous food, with a fantastic guide. Highly recommend going on this tour.

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Fabulous tour
Cassandra_H, Mar 2024
It was very nice to learn about the garden district, fabulous food, with a fantastic guide. Highly recommend going on this tour.
Great food tour!
Catherine_S, Feb 2024
Michelle was witty, informative and very accommodating. Couldn’t ask for a better hostess. Great knowledge of New Orleans history.
Great way to spend my friends birthday in our own town - but felt like we were out of town. Michelle was great!
Deidre_C, Jan 2024
Great company! Great tour! Was just long enough to enjoy some history and good New Orleans food. (started out rainy but soon after we started the sun came out) Would recommend to locals as well as out of towners. Bon appetite!
Garden food
Tammy_T, Jan 2024
Learned history and good food in gardens at New Orleans. Introduced to new kinds of food. Loved the tour group and guide
Garden district food tour
Robert_G, Oct 2023
Short walking tour of garden district. Stopped at three local eating establishments to taste the local cuisine. Michelle did a wonderful job explaining the area and history. The restaurants she picked gave us a sampling of the cuisine of the area. Would recommend to all groups.
Best Garden District Tour Ever
Kecia_D, Sep 2022
Our tour guide Michelle was excellent. Loved her style of sharing the history of the Garden District. The food stops (jambalaya, beans & rice, eggplant Napoleon, Beignets, and PoBoys) absolutely delicious and filling.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
Thank you so much for your review!
It’s a foodie, fun time.
Debra_H, Jul 2021
When I asked my grandson what he remembered most about the history of the area, he said he saw Sandra Bullock’s house! Something for everyone.
Response from Host, Jul 2021
Hahahha! I wish it was "the excellent tour guide", but I'll take it! Glad ya'll had a good time & are making memories together!
Lovely food tour
TheNaylors, May 2021
Michelle was awesome!! I wouldn’t mind doing this tour again just because of how delightful she was and she was very knowledgeable of the area, this history, and all the things NOLA has to offer!
Response from Host, May 2021
Thanks so much! Hope to see you again in NOLA, maybe we'll do the Bywater neighborhood next time or, now that things are back in full, the Frenchman St. nightlife tour!
Out of the Quarter
Maria_M, Apr 2021
It was great to get out of the quarter and see a beautiful area of NOLA. The food stops were amazing!
Response from Host, Apr 2021
Thanks for exploring my neighborhood & seeing all we have to offer!
Food
Alyssa_O, Aug 2020
Highly recommended! The food was amazing, the conversation was great, and we had such an enjoyable time. Definitely will do it again next time I am in New Orleans.
Response from Host, Aug 2020
Thanks so much for the great review! Happy to show you guys around and help navigate New Orleans during quarantine so you could still have a great trip!

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