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Included in the price
- Six tastings, enough for a full lunch
- One cocktail for guests 21 and over, or a non-alcoholic drink
- A praline to take home
- Remy Thibodeaux or another local host
- Bottled water
- A list of places to eat for the rest of your stay
FF16 · Louisiana, USA · day tour, 3.5 hours · easy pace
French Quarter food tour in New Orleans
A three-and-a-half-hour walk through the French Quarter, six stops, enough for lunch
From $145 per person (adults 18 and over)
- Paid by card when you book, one ticket price for every adult
- Free cancellation or date change up to 72 hours before
- Next date Nov 6, 2026: few seats
Questions? [email protected], Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:30 Eastern. Booking terms
A bowl of gumbo
Key facts
Overview
What to expect on this French Quarter food tour
Six tastings in the oldest part of New Orleans: café au lait and a beignet, a muffuletta from a corner grocery, a cup of gumbo, a raw oyster, a warm praline and a Sazerac or a cold lemonade in a courtyard. Remy or another local host leads.
The French Quarter has been feeding people for three hundred years, and some of its counters have been open for more than a century. This walk links six of them in a loop of about a mile and a half, with the stories behind each dish: why a muffuletta needs olive salad, what makes a roux dark, and how the praline went from almond to pecan.
Portions add up to a full lunch, so come hungry. The walk runs in the late morning, Thursday to Saturday, all year, and ends near the French Market so you can keep shopping. Vegetarian and shellfish-free versions are easy with notice.
More on the destination: New Orleans and Cajun Country food tours. Tour categories: City Food Walks, Street Food & Markets.
Read first: Cajun vs Creole food: the difference in gumbo, jambalaya, étouffée and boudin
What you will taste
6 tastings on this French Quarter food tour
Six stops, tasting portions that add up to a full lunch. The exact dishes follow the season and what each kitchen has that morning.
- Drinks
- One Sazerac, or a house lemonade. Alcohol is poured only for guests 21 and over, the legal drinking age in the USA, with ID; every pour has a non-alcoholic option.
- Diets
- Vegetarian and shellfish-free versions of every stop with notice; the beignet and muffuletta stops cannot be made gluten-free. Severe allergies: ask Lena before you book.
- 01Café au lait and a beignetJackson Square
- 02A muffuletta quarterDecatur Street
- 03Chicken and andouille gumboFrench Quarter
- 04A raw or chargrilled oysterBienville Street
- 05A warm pralineRoyal Street
- 06A Sazerac or a house lemonadeCourtyard bar
Itinerary
French Quarter food tour itinerary: 3.5 hours, day by day
The walk in order, with about ten minutes on foot between stops. The exact dishes follow the season and what the kitchens have that morning.
Stop1
Café au lait and beignets
Meet by the Cabildo on Jackson Square. First stop is a coffee stand for chicory café au lait and a beignet, while Remy explains the plan and how to pace yourself.
Stop2
A muffuletta at the corner grocery
A short walk to an Italian grocery on Decatur Street, where the muffuletta, a round sesame loaf with salami, ham, provolone and olive salad, has been made since the early 1900s.
Stop3
Gumbo with a dark roux
A family restaurant serves a cup of chicken and andouille gumbo. Remy explains the difference between Creole and Cajun gumbo, and why some cooks argue about tomatoes.
Stop4
Oysters on Bienville Street
An oyster bar shucks Gulf oysters to order, raw or chargrilled with garlic butter and parmesan. Non-shellfish eaters get a cup of turtle soup or a fried green tomato.
Stop5
Pralines on Royal Street
A candy shop pours pralines from copper pots in the window: brown sugar, butter, cream and pecans. You taste one warm and take one home.
Stop6
A courtyard toast
The walk ends in a courtyard bar with a Sazerac for guests 21 and over, or a house lemonade, before Remy sends you off with a list of places for dinner.
Photographs
Places on this route
The walk
French Quarter Food Walk: meeting point and stops
- 1Jackson Square
- 2Decatur Street
- 3Bienville Street
- 4Royal Street
- 5French Market
Meeting point
Jackson Square, in front of the Cabildo. The walk ends at a courtyard bar on Royal Street, near the French Market, a short walk or ride from most hotels.
The exact address comes with your confirmation. Please arrive ten minutes early; we start on time.
What the price covers
What the French Quarter food tour price includes
One price covers every tasting on the walk (six tastings, enough for lunch), the drinks listed for guests 21 and over, a non-alcoholic option at each stop and your host.
- 6 tastings
- 6 items included
- 4 not included
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Not included in the price
- Hotel pickup
- Extra drinks
- Tips for your host
- Travel insurance
Tell Lena about allergies, diets or mobility needs before you book, and we will say honestly whether this tour suits you.
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Paying for a day tour
The full price is paid when you book, by card. Cancel up to 72 hours before the start for a full refund, or move to another date free of charge.
- Meet at
- Jackson Square, in front of the Cabildo
- Length
- 3.5 hours
- Cancel
- Free up to 72 hours before
Dates and prices
French Quarter food tour dates and prices
8 upcoming dates, 12 seats each, per person; the walk also runs on other days, so ask if yours is not listed.
| Date | Length | Price | Status | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Few seats | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Guaranteed | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Guaranteed | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Available | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Available | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Available | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Available | Ask about this date | |
| 3.5 hours | $145 | Available | Ask about this date | |
| Private date, 6 or more guests | 3.5 hours | Priced per group | Your dates | Plan with Grant |
Guaranteed means the date runs: at least five guests have booked. Few seats means three or fewer seats are left. A deal price is shown next to the regular price.
Price per person, paid when you book; free cancellation up to 72 hours before the start. Booking terms
Before you book
Before you book this French Quarter food tour: honest notes
- Pace and walking
- Easy: about a mile and a half on level streets, with a seat at most stops.
- Your host
- Remy Thibodeaux. Grew up in Breaux Bridge, where his family still makes boudin every Saturday. Cooked in New Orleans for twelve years and has hosted for us since 2018. All our hosts
- What can change
- A stop can swap for one of the same kind if a kitchen closes or sells out early; we tell you on the day.
- Weather
- The walk runs rain or shine; most stops are indoors. Bring a light rain layer.
- Meeting and finish
- Meet at Jackson Square, in front of the Cabildo; the walk ends at a courtyard bar on Royal Street, near the French Market.
- Drinks and age
- Adults only, 18 and over. Alcohol is poured only for guests 21 and over, the legal drinking age in the USA, with ID; every pour has a non-alcoholic option.
- Diets and allergies
- Vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free versions with notice when you book. Tell us about severe allergies first; we will say honestly what we can and cannot promise.
- What to bring
- Comfortable shoes, an appetite and a light layer; there is no need to eat breakfast first.
Questions about this tour
French Quarter food tour FAQ
General questions on booking, flights, insurance and luggage are on the main FAQ page.
Ask Lena directly
Lena Ortiz in reservations replies within one working day, Monday to Friday.
- Email[email protected]
- General[email protected]
How much food is it?
Six tastings that add up to a generous lunch. Skip breakfast or keep it light.
Can children come?
Our tours are for adults, 18 and over. Guests under 21 get a non-alcoholic drink at the last stop.
What if it rains?
The walk goes ahead; most stops are indoors and the Quarter has balconies to walk under. We cancel with a full refund only for severe weather warnings.
Can I do more than one day?
Yes. New Orleans and Cajun Country is six days: a longer version of this walk, a Creole cooking class and three days of boudin and crawfish out west.
Can I join on my own?
Yes. About a third of our guests travel solo. A day tour has no room, so there is no supplement.
What if I have a food allergy or a special diet?
Tell Lena when you book. Vegetarian, pescatarian and gluten-free versions are arranged with every kitchen before you arrive; for severe allergies we tell you honestly which stops we can and cannot make safe.
What if I need to cancel or change?
Day tours can be cancelled free up to 72 hours before the start, or moved to another date.
Should we tip the host?
Tips are welcome but never expected. Guests who want a guideline usually give 10 to 15 US dollars, or the same in local money, per person for a day walk, or per person per day on a multi-day tour; restaurant tips on included meals are already paid.
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Dates and seats
Ask about French Quarter food tour dates
Tell us the tour, the date and how many of you are coming. Lena Ortiz in reservations replies within one working day with seats, the total price and any questions about dietary needs.
- Email[email protected]
- RepliesWithin one working day
- HoursMon to Fri, 9:00 to 17:30 ET
Lena, Grant and Priya, Charleston
SubjectFrench Quarter Food Walk, New Orleans: dates and seats
Please include
- Tour: French Quarter Food Walk, New Orleans
- Date
- Guests (all 18 or over?)
- Dietary needs or allergies
- Message
- Your name, email and a phone number
Lena Ortiz in reservations replies within one working day. No payment now. A $300 deposit per person holds seats on a multi-day tour; day tours are paid when you book.