New Orleans Culinary Culture Exploration Tour

As the only chef curated and led culinary tour in New Orleans, Chef James shares the unique culture of the city through its amazing cuisine.
Discover the hidden gems of the city that most tourists are unaware of and meet the people that create the culture and cuisine of the Crescent City.

Customize your tour to meet a Black Masking Indian and learn more about how their culture is intertwined with the indigenous people of Louisiana. Chat with a VooDoo priestess and gain a better understanding of how the West African spiritual traditions blend with Catholicism and indigenous practices.

We limit the amount of people in each tour group, insuring a personalized, quality experience and interaction.

Meeting Point

French Market - Shops of the Colonnade

1008 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Meeting location is dependent on the tour selected. We will be in touch via text/email on a specific meeting spot, 24 hours prior to the tour.

Not included:

• Tips always appreciated

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

French Market

518 Saint Peter Street, New Orleans, 70116-3406, Louisiana

This is just a starting point. Plan on exploring multiple neighborhoods during our time together as we discover Culture through Cuisine.
What is Creole cuisine? What makes it different from Cajun cooking? And which style of cooking typifies New Orleans? We explore all these questions and more as we guide you through the history of New Orleans through food. We move through the city’s history one bite at a time, from the indigenous roots of the city, to French and Spanish colonization, the myriad contributions of African culture, to waves of immigrants like the Italians, Irish, Germans, and Vietnamese. Along the way we will try iconic dishes as well as lesser-known local specialties, and learn how food has played a pivotal role in the history and development of the city. Our tour includes a minimum of six food stops and at least one drink stop. A leisurely walking tour, it takes approximately 5 hours and is rain or shine. So wear comfortable shoes and bring your appetite and curiosity.

5 hours