Eat Like A Local - New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour
All Ages Welcome • 3 Hours • Eat Your Way Through New Orleans!
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$75 | Food Only All ages welcome |
$95 | Food and Drink Ages 21+ |
$85 | Food & Drink (5-8 people) |
$75 | Food and Drink (9+ people) |
Prices for Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM ›
Overview
Activity details
Eat like a local! Take a three course food tour that highlights New Orleans history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief tour of the neighborhood's architecture & history, enjoy a full meal of unique Cajun and Creole specialties, spread out over 3 local eateries. Start at the Lafayette Cemetery then explore the architecture of the Garden District, home to historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oak trees. Taste the multicultural influences of Creoles, Cajuns & immigrants and finish with beignets & cafe au lait. Check out locally-owned shops & finish with a full stomach and plenty of recommendations for the rest of your visit!
Other things to note:
- Tour is all weather, wear comfy walking shoes & come prepared
- Stops are kid-friendly, ages 5+ require a Food Only ticket (their drinks are included)
- Most dietary restrictions/allergies can be accommodated if mentioned in advance at check-out
- Purchasing 5+ tickets qualifies for a Group Discount!
- A small group tour (max 14 people) for a relaxed and intimate experience, personalized to your interests
What's included
Your ticket is all-inclusive so you can sit back & relax:
- A FULL MEAL, enjoy a course at 3 restaurant stops
- All tickets include non-alcoholic drinks (Food & Drink tickets also include alcohol)
- Taxes
- 20% gratuity for servers at each of our stops
- a 45 minute walking tour of history, culture & architecture, with your expert guide
What's not included
- Tips for your guide are not included
- ADDITIONAL alcoholic drinks, beyond what is offered on the tour, are available for your purchase
Itinerary
- Meet at the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St., across from historic Commander's Palace restaurant
- Begin with a 45 minute walk with your expert guide: explore architecture and the cemetery while your guide explains the early days of the French colony, the arrival of Americans and the development of the Garden District neighborhood.
- Visit 3 food stops- each stop offering is a course, for a 3 course meal- including drinks & the history of the food & culture of New Orleans. Start with a NOLA classic, grab an empanada for a twist on Creole flavors and end the meal with a beignet & cafe au lait.
- Get recommendations for the great local shops & galleries of Magazine St. to visit after your tour, as well as recommendations for places around town- food, drinks, music & museums!
Highlights
A New Orleans native, I grew up surrounded by a passion for good food, good times & great stories. My tours deliver the best flavors of New Orleans, while providing an authentic and intimate look at more than 300 years of rich history, cultural and culinary traditions. I've created a walking tour experience that is for learning as much as it is for celebrating and making memories through world-class hospitality, food and drinks. You'll also be supporting our community outside the French Quarter and getting a look into New Orleans like a local. Whether it's your first time or 100th time in New Orleans, I guarantee a good time!
One of Tasting Table's 13 Absolute Best Food Tours in New Orleans, I offer an experience off the beaten path & unlike other tours, I include everything with your ticket (all food, drinks/alcohol, tax & server gratuity), so you can sit back & enjoy!
Additional information
Check-in details
Meet at the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St by the cemetery wall, across from Commander's Palace at the tour start time. Guide will arrive at the start time, a printed ticket is not required & if you are running late, please reach out.
What to bring
Tour is ALL WEATHER- wear comfy walking shoes & bring rain protection if there's rain in the forecast. Please eat a small snack or light breakfast, since we start with a walking tour before eating at our first stop.
Special requirements
- Whether to bring your child is entirely up to you, but please note that ALL CHILDREN ages 5 and above need a Food Only ticket (drinks are included). We assume that if your child is below the age of 5, they will not be participating in the tasting portion of the tour, or they might be sharing tastings with a parent.
- Tours can be customized for most allergies & dietary restrictions. Please be sure to mention this request when booking. It is not recommended for vegan diets.
Restrictions
We walk a TOTAL distance of half a mile. If mobility is an issue for anyone in your group, they can opt out of the walking tour portion at the beginning of the tour and meet us at the first restaurant stop.
This tour can accommodate most allergies & dietary restrictions, but is not recommended for vegan diets.
Cancellations
Full refund if cancelled 24 hours before start time.