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New Orleans Taste of Gumbo Food Walking Tour

700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Duration

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Delve deep into New Orleans’ storied cuisine—and discover stories and flavors you wouldn’t encounter on your own—on this private, gumbo-centric food tour. Meet your guide right in the atmospheric French Quarter, and be sure to come hungry: You’ll taste different versions of the city’s best-known dish, all while learning about Creole, Cajun, African, and Native American culinary influences. In between, spot key local landmarks and soak up New Orleans’ history.

  • This private tour ensures a fully personalized way to explore
  • Enjoy enough generous tastings to add up to a hearty meal
  • See the St. Louis Cathedral and other top French Quarter sights
  • Learn all about the city’s history and cuisine from your guide

What To Expect

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Jackson Square



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter



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 • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cathedral



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Cabildo



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

• Admission Ticket Free

The Presbytere



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Pontalba Buildings



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Gumbo Shop



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Napoleon House



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!

• Admission Ticket Free

Muriel’s Jackson Square



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Café Du Monde Mail Order



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!

• Admission Ticket Free

Washington Artillery Park



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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Decatur Street



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!

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • Allergies and food restrictions or sensitivities may not be able to be accommodated.
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

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

Durations

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

700 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
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