Attention foodies and history lovers. Free Tours by Foot is proud to now offer New Orleans Culinary History tours. This city is famous for its food, from gumbo to jambalaya and po’ boys to etoufees. Many dishes have some substantial ingredients in addition to their delicious spices and that is history, culture, and spirit.
With one of the most diverse populations in the country, there’s always something new on the stove in the Big Easy just waiting to be discovered.
Learn about Cajun and Creole styles, and where the best locales are to get them.
Our French Quarter Food & History Tour will make you understand New Orleans’ love of food. Every visitor coming to New Orleans should try the many local dishes, but be warned: many fall in love with it and will crave it for as long as they can think.
During our French Quarter culinary history tour, we will combine history and story-telling so that you have the education under your belt to be the most discerning foodie in one of the best culinary cities in the world.
As we travel from stop to stop during the French Quarter our guides will weave the lore of what dishes make New Orleans food identity.
Our expert guides will share personal anecdotes about some of New Orleans' most famous restaurants and chefs. Walk with us past famous landmarks such as the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square.
The tour will feast your ears and eyes and inspire your appetite!
Some of the many food choices discussed will include:
- Seafood Gumbo
- Red Beans &Rice
- Muffulettas
- Jambalaya
- Hot sauces
- Seasonal Gulf Coast Seafood
- PoBoys
- crawfish/seafood boil
- Pralines
- Beignets
Please note: YOU choose what to sample and how much to spend. The suggested amount to bring for snacks is $10 to $15, depending on your appetite!
Tour information
Reservations: REQUIRED. Click here to reserve. Groups of 10 or more persons should visit our group inquiry page.
Where: Meet The Arch to the French Market., 1 French Market Place
Duration: Approximately 2 hours. Approximately 1 mile in length.
Cost: name-your-own-price tour. Groups of 6-9 must prepay. Groups of 10 or more must organize a private tour and can read about our options for groups.
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