Attention foodies and history lovers, we 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 besides their delicious spices, such as 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 help you understand New Orleans’ love of food. Every visitor should try the many local dishes, but be warned: many will fall in love with them and crave them 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 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's food identity.
Our expert guides will share personal anecdotes about some of New Orleans' most famous restaurants and chefs. We will also walk with you 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 DETAILS:
- Meet your guide at The Arch to the French Market - 1 French Market Place (map)
- The tour ends at Leah's Pralines 714 St. Louis St. New Orleans 70130
- There will be 3 to 4 stops that offer small food tastings. YOU choose what to sample and how much to spend (if anything). Suggested amount to bring for samples is $12 - $15, depending on your appetite!
- Tour lasts 2 hours. Total walking is about 1 mile.
Request to book this as a private tour
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