New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

Begin your tour at the award-winning restaurant SoBou, which specializes in street-food inspired dishes. As you dig in to chicken and andouille sausage gumbo, learn about the American Indian, European, and West African roots of Louisiana cuisine.

Continue to Pepper Palace Hot Sauce Bar to sample dozens of sauces and rubs, followed by a stop at the historical Leah’s Pralines candy shop. Try the shop's signature bacon pecan brittle, and learn the history of this Southern sweet.

Next, bite into two New Orleans inventions, the muffuletta and the po’boy, both served at a funky NOLA dive. Discuss 19th- and 20th-century immigration of New Orleans as you eat these favorite lunchtime sandwiches.

Polish off your tour at Creole Cookery for red beans and rice, followed by our dessert course of bananas foster bread pudding.

Please note that the venues are subject to change based on availability.

• Sample New Orleans classics and contemporary fusion cuisine
• Visit local-approved restaurants with food tastings included at each
• All food samples and tips included—a great value
• Pick up New Orleans history and trivia throughout the tour from your guide

Combine New Orleans’ best assets—history and food—on this guided tour of the French Quarter. Visit several local-approved restaurants that specialize in classics such as po’boys, gumbo, and pralines at establishments that live up to their hype, and pick up bits of New Orleans' history and trivia along the way.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
This tour features a set menu. We do not offer a gluten-free, pork-free or vegetarian option.
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
There is no charge for infants in strollers
All venues subject to change based on availability
Must provide proof of at least one dose of an approved COVID vaccine, or a negative PCR or antigen (rapid) test within 72 hours to enter venues.
Most travelers can participate
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers