French Quarter Food Adventure In New Orleans

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to some delectable hidden gems, you’ll leave with not only a full stomach and a smile, but a greater understanding of how New Orleans food, culture and history all go hand-in-hand.

Meeting Point

Jackson Square

New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Jackson Square (next to Andrew Jackson statue), 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116

What's included:

• Enjoy a local English-speaking guide
• Stories and history of New Orleans' multicultural roots
• Visit to The French Market, America’s oldest public market
• Hot sauce tasting and insights into Louisiana’s spice heritage
• Savor 5 food samples at 4 stops
• Guided walking tour of the French Quarter and Old Town

Not included:

• Tips/gratuities for your guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Jackson Square

751 Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70181, Louisiana

Step into Old Town New Orleans, where African, French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous cultures blend to shape the city’s food, music, and soul. Taste history and feel the stories come alive.

15 minutes

The Cabildo

701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Pass by elegant Spanish colonial building stands next to St. Louis Cathedral and houses many rare artifacts of Americas history.

Pass by without stopping

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Pass by the Cathedral-Basilica of St. Louis King of France - the oldest Catholic cathedral in continual use in the United States.

Pass by without stopping

The Presbytère

751 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

We will also pass by the Presbytère, originally called Casa Curial or “Ecclesiastical House,” was built on the site of the residence, or presbytère, of the Capuchin monks. The building was used for commercial purposes until 1834 when it became a courthouse. In 1911, it became part of the Louisiana State Museum.

Pass by without stopping

French Market

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

Then, kick off with a beignet (watch out for the powdered sugar!), followed by a visit to the French Market, America’s oldest public market, where locals and flavors have mixed for centuries.

20 minutes

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

Next, wander the picturesque streets of the French Quarter, where your guide will lead you to their favorite food spots. Taste a Cajun dish and discover why the rich flavors of seafood and spices make New Orleans' cuisine unforgettable.
Got a taste for spice? Try local hot sauce, with bold African flavors, then dive into gumbo, a legendary stew blending French, African, and Native American influences.

1 hour