ABOUT FRENCH QUARTER FOOD TOUR

Our French Quarter food walking tour showcases distinctive Creole and Cajun cuisines that bring food lovers back to the bayou year after year. We guide you to the best spots for tried-and-true Big Easy classics as well as innovative riffs on NOLA’s traditional dishes.

We stop at five classic New Orleans-style food places that really showcase New Orleans culinary history. Between the food stops, your guide narrates the quintessential history, culture, and food scene of the gorgeous Vieux Carre (“Old Square”) neighborhood.

Tasting Locations

This three-hour walking tour includes five tastings at different establishments (subject to change). Private tour tasting locations may be different than the ones listed below.

• Felix’s Oyster House: Fresh shucked oysters & Creole staples in a relaxed and fun setting
• Serio’s Po-Boys and Deli: Highly acclaimed counter-serve lunch joint serving classic NOLA lunches like overstuffed PoBoys & muffalettas.
• Leah’s Pralines: Family-owned, female-run confectionary that has been in the sweets and treats business for over 70 years
• Central Grocery & Deli: The birthplace of the world-famous muffaletta sandwich also sells a wide variety of imported specialty foods
• Chartres House: Iconic Cajun-Creole headquarters serving South Louisiana’s finest foods in a gracefully snug historic building
• Verti Marte: Prodigious neighborhood deli and grocery open 24/7 with a large selection of Creole soul food dishes, sandwiches and sides
• Nola Po-boys: Up-and-coming sandwich company with dozens of expertly crafted classic and contemporary PoBoys, plus great sides
• Cafe Beignet: Café Beignet is a cup full of New Orleans’ best European traditions and crisp beignets (ben-yays)

Behind every great food establishment in this city, there is an equally great story of tradition and innovation. On our food tours in New Orleans, you can discover these amazing histories while tasting what has made these eateries so beloved by locals.

Tour Highlights

• 5 delicious & unique food tastings with an alcohol component add-on
• Storytelling through food – an unforgettable historic & cultural experience
• Hear from the food vendors themselves as they share their story
• New Orleans most unique, tasty, and trendy food. Leave with a full belly & mind
• Eat your way through a flavorful neighborhood from a local’s perspective

Private French Quarter Food Tour

Want to make our delicious and fun French Quarter food tour a private event? Contact us! We specialize in curating the best private culinary experiences.