New Orleans Gumbo Food Tour Experience

New Orleans stands as one of the most unique culinary destinations in the U.S., known especially for a dish that carries with it the story of the city and its people: gumbo. On this food tour of the French Quarter, we’ll delight your taste buds with the various styles of gumbo and learn why this hearty dish captures the essence of the Crescent City.
With a local guide, you’ll be visiting beloved & lesser-known eateries serving up the best of gumbo, discovering the ingredients that go into creating the Creole,Cajun, Native American, and African influences that have evolved as immigrants shaped the city’s food scene.

This New Orleans food tour will have you soaking up rich history and the last of your bowl with some French bread, ending with a classic dessert with a story of its own.

Along the way, your tour guide will point out buildings that represent the city’s mix of cultures just as much as gumbo, including the Parisian-inspired Pontalba buildings and iconic St. Louis Cathedral.

Meeting Point

700 Decatur St

700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Jackson Square, next to Andrew Jackson statue

What's included:

• Local English-speaking guide
• 4-5 tastings equal to a full meal
• Visit beloved and lesser-known eateries!
• Views of New Orleans most iconic spots!

Not included:

• Additional food and drink, souvenirs, tips and gratuities for the guide
• Not all locations listed are guaranteed stops

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Jackson Square

751 Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70181, Louisiana

Known as the location where Louisiana was officially recognized as a U.S. territory, Jackson Square features an equestrian statue of President Andrew Jackson and is ringed by many famous New Orleans institutions including Cafe du Monde and the Pontalba Buildings.

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French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

Your food tour will take place in the charming French Quarter, one of NOLA’s most historic neighborhoods, filled with excellent restaurants, bars, and a mix of beautiful architectural styles. We’ll be visiting businesses who have long enjoyed a reputation for some of the best gumbo you’ll have in the city!

2 hours, 30 minutes

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Aly, , New Orleans, 70116-3291, Louisiana

On this New Orleans walking and food tasting tour, you'll be passing by the St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in continuous use in the United States and known as the iconic, triple-steepled backdrop to Jackson Square.

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Cabildo

701 Chartres St, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

Formerly home to the Spanish municipal government before the Louisiana Purchase, this neighbor to St. Louis Cathedral can be seen from the tour's starting point in Jackson Square

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The Presbytere

751 Chartres Street, Jackson Square, New Orleans, 70116, Louisiana

A neighbor to the iconic St. Louis Cathedral, this is one of the nation's best examples of formal colonial Spanish architecture. We'll see this beautiful building from the tour's starting point in Jackson Square, before heading into the French Quarter.

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Pontalba Buildings

700 Decatur St, New Orleans, 70116-3372, Louisiana

On your New Orleans walking tour, you’ll be sure to spot the wrought iron–wrapped balconies that have long been associated with the elegant architecture found in New Orleans and affixed to these handsome brick buildings built between 1849 and 1851.

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Gumbo Shop

630 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

We may pass by this enormously popular spot for Creole cuisine on our French Quarter food tour and where hearty gumbo, jambalaya, and classic New Orleans dishes have been served up for many years.

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Napoleon House

500 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

This building has some stories to tell! Your guide may stop or regal you with tales of the Napoleon House as you taste your way through the French Quarter. All the traditional New Orleans dishes are served here, along with the famous Pimm's Cup cocktail!

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Muriel's Jackson Square

801 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

This beautiful restored restaurant, once a private residence with roots in mid-1800’s New Orleans. During our gumbo food tour, we may pass by this luxurious building, one with a fascinating history and a paranormal past.

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Café Du Monde Mail Order

813 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Your walking tour begins not far from this famous beignet-slinging cafe offering up chicory coffee since 1862. While this venue isn’t on our list of tour stops, we encourage our guests to visit or ask their tour guide the best places to enjoy classic New Orleans pastries and drinks!

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Washington Artillery Park

Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

You might be able to spy from our food tour meeting point this raised park overlooking the great Mississippi and is a reminder of the complicated history and legacy of the American Civil War.

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Decatur Street

New Orleans, 70116, Louisiana

A short distance from our meeting point, this street is constantly alive with street musicians, artists, and horse-drawn carriages. We may pass through on our tour or you’ll certainly be heading this direction if you’re heading to famous Cafe du Monde or any of the other great restaurants and bars along the street!

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