
French Quarter Food Tour
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4.9/5
Based on 182 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is French Quarter Food Tour worth booking?
French Quarter Food Tour is a 3-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $89 per person. It scores 73 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 182 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 73 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (182)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $89 per person
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 histor
What you get
About this experience
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 travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 182 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
10 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
182 verified traveler reviews for French Quarter Food Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Great experience
Great experience, great guide. We really enjoyed the food and learning some history about New Orleans. Brian was a great guide.
Response from the operator: Hi Linda, Your review made our day! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience on our Sidewalk Food Tour of the French Quarter!
via Tripadvisor
Incredible Tour and Guide
This was a great tour! The food was absolutely amazing. I will warn it was small portions but I read other reviews so I was prepared for it which is why my review is still high. Lisa was an absolutely incredible guide. She is extremely knowledgeable on the history of not just the restaurants, but the history of New Orleans as well. There wasn’t a question she didn’t know the answer to. Absolutely amazing experience.
Response from the operator: Hi there, Thank you for the great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the tour and that the food left such a strong impression. It’s wonderful to hear that Lisa made the experience even more special with her deep knowledge of both the restaurants and the history of New Orleans. She’ll be thrilled to know her expertise stood out and helped bring the city to life for you. We truly appreciate your kind words and are happy you had such an amazing experience!
via Tripadvisor
Well worth the time and money - delicious!
Brian provided a great tour! It was a nice balance of information, walking through the French Quarter, and delicious food. We thought it was going to be small samples but each of the five stops was an ample amount of food. The tour and Brian’s wisdom set us up for a wonderful rest of our stay!
Response from the operator: Hi! Thank you for taking the time to share your experience! We're so happy that you enjoyed the tastings and tidbits!
via Tripadvisor
Great food and knowledgeable guide
I liked this tour because we actually sat in the restaurant to eat the samples. So many food tours are stand-up affairs. The food was great, especially the streets! Our tour guide Lisa had great stories about New Orleans history and the food we ate.
Response from the operator: Hi Colleen, Thank you! We’re all about great food and a great seat while you enjoy it. So glad you had an amazing time with Lisa!
via Tripadvisor
Great time
Lisa was knowledgeable about the food, the city history and great fun to be with! Food choices really showed off the variety of foods in the city.
Response from the operator: Hi, We LOVE our French Quarter Food Tour and Lisa does a wonderful job! Thank you for sharing!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Booked in 30 days
- 64
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 73
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
French Quarter Food Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does French Quarter Food Tour cost?
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Prices start at $89 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does French Quarter Food Tour take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is French Quarter Food Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 73 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 182 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule French Quarter Food Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is French Quarter Food Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book French Quarter Food Tour?
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Around 64 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does French Quarter Food Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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