New Orleans: Afternoon Food History Walking Tour
ID: GYG76231-107617
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Join a guided foodie walking tour through the old French Quarter neighborhood and visit 5 distinct eateries. Sample up to 9 different foods and learn about local culture along the way.
Explore the French Quarter on a guided food tour with up to 9 food tastings – and about 1.5 miles of walking to burn it off. Experience the flavors of New Orleans and learn about the local culture along the way.
Meet your guide in the French Quarter and cross the lively Vieux Carré (Old Square) to your first stop: SoBou, part of the acclaimed Commander’s Palace enterprise. Relish in their rustic, Cajun-style gumbo served with warm potato salad.
Head to a popular hot sauce bar to sample dozens of hot sauce varieties. Continue to Leah’s Pralines and sample a Creole classic or the new bacon pecan brittle.
Visit NOLA Poboys and hear about seafood harvesting in Louisiana before biting into a freshly fried catfish po-boy. Then, experience another New Orleans original, the meaty Muffuletta sandwich, and savory boudin balls.
Next stop: the Creole Cookery. Here, tuck into some red beans and rice before finishing your tour with a dessert of bananas foster bread pudding.
Highlights
- Sample a wide range of Louisiana food staples like Boudin, Po-boys, Pralines and Gumbo
- Visit Creole restaurants, boutique candy shops and hole-in-the-wall joints
- Enjoy both of New Orleans' sandwiches: the Muffuletta and the Po-Boy
- Discover the historic origins of the culinary heritage of New Orleans
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• The tour will run rain or shine
• This tour features a set menu and does not have a gluten-free, vegetarian, or pork-free option
• Please notify the local partner of any food allergies (but not aversions, restrictions, etc.) when booking
• Most of the restaurant stops feature fully stocked bars if you’d like to enjoy a cold beverage (alcoholic or otherwise) during the tour
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
Meet inside the SoBou restaurant.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
