New Orleans

15 Best New Orleans Food Tours

The food tours: gumbo, po’boys and beignets in powdered-sugar quantities, with the history of why Creole and Cajun are not synonyms. Come hungry; portions here are a regional pride issue.

1.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

Discover New Orleans’ culinary soul on a 3-hour food tour of the French Quarter, sampling iconic dishes and learning local stories with expert guides.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Wherever I travel, I always try to fit in a food tour—guided or on my own. You get delicious bites, always learn something new, and it’s one of the best ways to experience a place’s culture and traditions. It was a bit chilly today but…”

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2.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans’ culinary roots and vibrant culture on this 3-hour guided walking tour featuring classic Creole dishes, historic sites, and authentic flavors.

★ 5.0

“Really enjoyed this tour. Meg’s a terrific guide and shared lots of interesting history around the foods we experienced. The group was small, interactive and pace of walk and places we stopped weren’t rushed. The food we tried was all very delicious and good serving…”

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3.New Orleans French Quarter Food Adventure

Discover the authentic flavors of New Orleans with this 2.5-hour guided food tour through the French Quarter, featuring local dishes, sights, and storytelling.

★ 5.0

“A perfect tour to learn about the culture, foods, and history of the region. Andre is very knowledgeable, from this region and is a chef himself.”

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5.New Orleans Donut and Beignet Adventure by Underground Donut Tour

Discover New Orleans’ best donuts and beignets on this 2-hour guided tour through the Garden District and Magazine Street, with tastings, insights, and local charm.

★ 5.0

“Great variety of beignets and donuts. Thomas (our guide) was super knowledgeable and engaging. We learned a lot about New Orleans political history (which was surprising) as well as coffee history and its significance to New Orleans. Definitely recommended it to all of my friends…”

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6.New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

Experience New Orleans' culinary and cocktail heritage with a 4-hour guided walking tour through the historic French Quarter, sampling up to 8 dishes and 4 drinks.

★ 5.0

“Dylan was amazing! Such a Great personality and definitely knows his stuff!! We Loved the restaurants and drinks! We met another couple and became instant friends! What a great way to start our vacation. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes! Don’t miss this one you’ll…”

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8.French Quarters Best Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

Explore New Orleans’ flavors on a 3-hour walking tour through the French Quarter, sampling Creole, Cajun, and French-inspired dishes, led by expert guides.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Roger was very knowledgeable, friendly and like able Restaurants were great and food delicious!" Loved the history and learned a lot. I would definitely recommend the trip! It was also a very timely experience!.”

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10.The Premier New Orleans Food Walking Tour

Discover the flavors and stories of New Orleans with this 3-hour guided food tour covering Creole, Cajun dishes, historic sites, and local eateries.

★ 4.5

“Heidi was an outstanding guide, full of enthusiasm, fascinating insights, and engaged everyone. She kept things running smoothly and made adjustments when necessary. This was not a “small” taste tour but very ample and by the end we all knew that was the last food…”

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11.New Orleans: French Quarter Food & Culture Tour

Explore New Orleans’ French Quarter with a 2.5-hour food and culture tour, tasting iconic dishes, discovering hidden gems, and learning local stories.

★ 4.7

“Our guide, Neil is incredibly knowledgeable about NOLA food origins and its incredible history. He fed us well with the best gumbos and tasty treats native to New Orleans. Our first trip here was enriched through Neil and the love he shared of his wonderful…”

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12.New Orleans: Beloved Bites & Famous Dishes Food Tour

Experience the authentic flavors of New Orleans on a 2.5-hour guided food tour through the French Quarter, tasting iconic dishes and learning local stories.

★ 4.8

“Our guide, Neil is incredibly knowledgeable about NOLA food origins and its incredible history. He fed us well with the best gumbos and tasty treats native to New Orleans. Our first trip here was enriched through Neil and the love he shared of his wonderful…”

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13.French Quarter Food Walking Tour

Discover authentic New Orleans cuisine on this 2-hour walking tour through the French Quarter, sampling local dishes and learning culinary secrets.

★ 4.5

“Excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and funny! Everyone in our group of 10 had the greatest time! Food was delish!!”

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14.French Quarter Boozy Lunch Crawl with Seafood Boil

Discover New Orleans’ best brunch spots with a guided food and cocktail crawl through the French Quarter, ending with a traditional seafood boil.

★ 4.5

“DJ was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. He took us to the best food places in the French quarter. He also added a lot of history and suggestions for other tours and places to visit. The best food spots were the muffaletta, macaroons,…”

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15.New Orleans Food Walking Tour

Discover authentic New Orleans cuisine on this 2-hour French Quarter food walking tour, featuring local eateries, stories, and tastings for $44.

★ 4.5

“Raffle was entertaining and very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. He drew you into the story and made you want to know more. The tour was a hit and we'll definitely recommend this tour to our friends and family.”

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More New Orleans Food Tours

4.9New Orleans: Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour4 hours$160 5.0French Quarter Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 4.6New Orleans: Food Tour with Seafood Boil in French Quarter$95 5.0New Orleans Food Tour: Discover the Roots of Creole Cuisine6 hours (approx.)$175.00 5.0Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District group of 9 or less3 hours (approx.)$129.00 4.9New Orleans: Garden District Food, Drinks & History Tour3 hours$95 4.5New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl1 hour 20 minutes (approx.)$25.00 4.7New Orleans: The Premier Food Tour Your Must-Do Activity3 hours$81 5.0Lower Garden District Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0New Orleans Sunset Food Tour Experience$84.75 5.0New Orleans Garden District Food, Drinks & History Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$95.00 4.9New Orleans: Guided Delicious Beignet Tour with Tastings$70 4.8New Orleans: The Best Beignets, Donuts & Sweet Treats Tour2 hours$70 5.0New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$108.60 5.0New Orleans Original Seafood Tour of the French Quarter3 hours (approx.)$99.63 5.0Private Food Tour – New Orleans Historic Culinary, Cocktail & Kitchen Adventure3 hours (approx.)$272.00 5.0Private New Orleans Food Tour of the French Quarter$85.00 4.9New Orleans: French Quarter Food Walking Tour3 hours$83 4.5New Orleans Weekend Garden District Food & History Tour3 hours (approx.)$95.00 4.6New Orleans: Bad and Boujee Beignets Culture Walking Tour1 day$15 5.0New Orleans: Food Walking Tour & Cooking Class Experience5.5 hours$127 5.0New Orleans Soul Food Tour3 to 4 hours (approx.)$200.00 4.5New Orleans Best of Bywater Food, Drinks & History Tour3 hours (approx.)$98.00 4.2Treme Bar Crawl & Seafood Experience1 hour$25