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French Quarter Food Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In addition to all the delectable food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood.

Our tours are storytelling through food. We call our French Quarter Food Tour "The Classic Five" because you will be tasting the quintessential New Orleans food staples. Join us on a 3 hour food extravaganza, as we eat our way though The Quarter...

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Iberville Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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End point

Decatur Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The tour ends near Jackson Square

What To Expect

Upon arriving at a specific meeting location in The French Quarter, you will be greeted by your lively, passionate, and knowledgeable food tour guide, ready to share the colors of NOLA culinary with you every step of the way.

Your guide will provide a warm introduction to the city and the neighborhood, outlining what is to come during your New Orleans walking food tour.

We will proceed on the culinary adventure, stopping at 6 classic New Orleans style food places that really showcase New Orleans culinary history. Between the food stops, your guide will narrate the quintessential history, culture, and food scene of the gorgeous Vieux Carre (“Old Square”) neighborhood.You will be seated at 4 different restaurants for sit-down food tastings, and 2 tasting will be conducted standing on the sidewalk – hence our company name Sidewalk Food Tours.

Admire the late 18th century Spanish architecture, vibrant colors and elaborately decorated ironwork balconies and galleries, as we savor chargrilled oysters, a classic Nola PoBoy sandwich, cajun and creole cuisine, and more delicious NOLA food staples.

We promise to leave your mind and belly fully satisfied by the end of our NOLA food tour of The French Quarter. Eat, walk, learn, be merry… and repeat!

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the French Quarter Food Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • Lunch
  • Food tasting
  • Local guide
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • The Sample menu is just an example and expected to change
  • Please let us know if you have any food allergies ahead of time
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
  • This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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