Tours/New Orleans/French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans
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French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans

4.9(1,355)New Orleans1 hour
VIATOR4.7(282)TRIPADVISOR4.9(1,073)

Description

Best in the French Quarter! Celebrating 15 Years! Most economical, Family and Veteran Owned. The oldest Food Tour in New Orleans, 5000 plus 5 star reviews ! Simply the Best Food Tour in New Orleans! We have your table reserved. Unlike other companies that serve you standing up on the side walk. Unlike other Food Tours, Tastebud Food Tours never cancels a Tour because of low bookings. We value your vacation and time. You will get the best with Tastebud Tours. Compare and SAVE! Likely to sell out! Tastebud Food Tours is proud that our tours have earned earning Trip Advisors prestigious Hall of Fame Award and Travelers Choice for 15 years! #1 Eat your way through the French Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya , pralines and other Creole specialties. Learn about the city's culinary history, which is strongly influenced by Louisiana’s French heritage and the vibrant Creole population. Rain or Shine, Book now!

Tour Options

Meeting point Lafitte Hotel
  • Meet at 1003 Bourbon St. Starting point: Lafitte Hotel and Bar, 1003 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Meeting Point at 816 Decatur

Highlights

The Oldest Family owned, Veteran owned Food/Cocktail Tour in New Orleans! Award Winning!
Awarded The Peoples Choice !
Enjoy some of the Best Foods of New Orleans! Discover some of the Best Local restaurants !
Lead by The Best professional local tour guide, over 5000 5 star reviews!

What's included

Included
The Oldest Family owned, Veteran owned Food/Cocktail Tour in New Orleans! Award Winning!
Awarded The Peoples Choice !
Enjoy some of the Best Foods of New Orleans! Discover some of the Best Local restaurants !
Lead by The Best professional local tour guide, over 5000 5 star reviews!
Not included
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase),You'll learn about To Go Cups! Enjoy!
Gratuities are greatly appreciated
No Gluten Free Option or Vegetarian options

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • This is a walking tour, please be sure to wear comfortable shoes
  • This tour will not be able to accommodate last minute changes
  • We look forward to meeting you!
  • The Sample menu is just an example and expected to change
  • Please let us know if you have any food allergies ahead of time

Reviews(1,355)

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Trav311
August 19, 2026
Wonderful representation of New Orleans flavors

Great experience and food. Guide was very knowledgeable sharing food origins, architectural insights and New Orleans history. While the food was delicious with generous portions wish we could have sampled some creole tomato flavors.

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience and enjoyed the delicious, generous portions. Our guides love weaving together food origins, architecture, and rich local history, so it's wonderful to know you found the tour so informative and engaging! We also really appreciate your note about wanting to sample some Creole tomato flavors—we are always looking for ways to highlight the best of our local ingredients and will certainly keep that in mind as we evaluate our seasonal offerings. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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Trek682473
August 17, 2026
Grest food tour

Charles our tour guide was great. We learned a lot and the food was great. Thanks!

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a great review! We are so glad to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Charles. He does a fantastic job sharing the history and stories behind the city, and we're thrilled that you enjoyed both the learning and all the delicious food along the way! We truly appreciate your kind feedback and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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Sabree_S
August 16, 2026
Loved it

Charles was an amazing guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. Learned a lot and ate even more. The restaurants where on points and easy to get around. Would do it agian 10/10

Operator response

Hi Sabree, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 10/10 review! We are thrilled to hear that you loved the tour! Charles is truly an amazing guide—his humor and knowledge make the experience so much fun, and we're so glad you enjoyed learning, exploring, and of course, eating all the delicious food at each spot. We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback and recommendation, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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emilyhN6388MM
August 14, 2026
A really great food tour.

I had a great experience with Kim as my guide. We went on our honeymoon and happened to be with one other couple, I really enjoyed being in such a small group and having kim tell us all of the history.

Operator response

Hi Emily, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! First off, congratulations on your wedding! We are honored that you chose to celebrate part of your honeymoon with us. We're so glad you enjoyed the intimate, small-group vibe and that Kim gave you such a great experience sharing the rich history and flavors of the city. We truly appreciate your review and support, and we hope you both had a wonderful time celebrating and a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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Nomad08291711852
August 14, 2026
Excellent!

Kim was excellent! Very personable and knows his stuff!! Highly recommend!!

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience! Kim is wonderfully personable and truly knows his stuff when it comes to the city's food and history, so it means the world to know he made your tour so memorable. We truly appreciate your high recommendation and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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ginajQ602WB
August 14, 2026
Foodie

Loved the tour guide. The food was good and there was a lot of it!

Operator response

Hi Gina, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so glad to hear that you loved your tour guide and enjoyed all the delicious food! We always want to make sure our guests leave completely satisfied and full, so it's wonderful to know the portions hit the spot. We truly appreciate your review and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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970ellim
August 13, 2026
Yummy food and great guide!

Kim was my guide and he was wonderful! The food was delicious at every stop and Kim was very informative about all the different food histories and the area as we walked! Really enjoyed it!

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Operator response

Hi Elli, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so glad to hear that you really enjoyed the tour! Kim is wonderful at sharing the stories and history behind every dish and neighborhood spot, so it is fantastic to know you loved both the walk and all the delicious food at each stop. We truly appreciate your review and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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Road63774153108
August 13, 2026
Great foody tour

LYNDEL BRAUNINGER was so informative. Great history of New Orleans. Very enjoyable

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so glad to hear that you had such an enjoyable experience! Lyndel is fantastic at sharing the rich history and flavors of New Orleans, so it is wonderful to know his informative tour made your visit so memorable. We truly appreciate your review and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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80skyem
August 13, 2026
great tour

the food and tour guide were amazing and so much fun

Operator response

Hi Skye, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so glad to hear that you had so much fun on the tour! Our guides love showing visitors a great time and sharing incredible local flavors, so it means the world to know you had such an amazing experience. We truly appreciate your review and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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Sheltrap64
August 8, 2026
Good Experience and Food

Roger loves New Orleans and the history of the city. He explains the food you are eating as well as why it’s important to New Orleans. Enjoyable tour with good food choices.

Operator response

Hi there, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so glad to hear that you had an enjoyable experience and loved the food selections! Roger truly has a deep love for New Orleans and its history, and he does a fantastic job explaining the significance behind every bite. It means a lot to know he made your tour both delicious and meaningful. We truly appreciate your review and support, and we hope you had a great rest of your stay in NOLA! Tastebud Tours

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