
French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl
Traveler rating
4.8/5
Based on 573 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl worth booking?
French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl is a 2.8-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $159 per person. It scores 72 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 573 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 72 / 100
- Rating
- 4.8/5 (573)
- Duration
- 2.8 hours
- From
- $159 per person
New Orleans doesn't just serve food and cocktails—it serves legend. Come taste the difference. Join Destination Kitchen Tours, New Orleans' top-rated food & cocktail walking tour, for 3 unforgettable hours through the French Quarter. This small-group, bespoke experience pairs signature cocktails with authentic local tastings, led by a passionate guide who knows the neighborhood's best kitchens, hidden bars, and legendary stories. Skip the crowded walk-and-point tours. This is an intimate, walking dinner-party atmosphere where history, culture, and flavor collide—an authentic taste of New Orleans in a casual, high-end setting. Women-owned and family-run for over a decade, Destination Kitchen Tours has earned 1,200+ five-star reviews and back-to-back travel industry awards, including TripAdvisor's Best of the Best. Come hungry. Leave with new favorite bars, restaurants, and a deeper love for New Orleans. Book now-space is limited on this top-rated French Quarter food and cocktail tour.
What you get
About this experience
New Orleans doesn't just serve food and cocktails—it serves legend. Come taste the difference. Join Destination Kitchen Tours, New Orleans' top-rated food & cocktail walking tour, for 3 unforgettable hours through the French Quarter. This small-group, bespoke experience pairs signature cocktails with authentic local tastings, led by a passionate guide who knows the neighborhood's best kitchens, hidden bars, and legendary stories. Skip the crowded walk-and-point tours. This is an intimate, walking dinner-party atmosphere where history, culture, and flavor collide—an authentic taste of New Orleans in a casual, high-end setting. Women-owned and family-run for over a decade, Destination Kitchen Tours has earned 1,200+ five-star reviews and back-to-back travel industry awards, including TripAdvisor's Best of the Best. Come hungry. Leave with new favorite bars, restaurants, and a deeper love for New Orleans. Book now-space is limited on this top-rated French Quarter food and cocktail tour.
What's included
Included
- Tour lasts approximately 2.45 minutes
- 4 cocktail tastings
- Maximum of 15 people on one tour (limit set by the city is 28)
- Tour Itinerary Stops - You will visit 4 of the 5 listed bars or restaurants
- 4 food tastings
- 4 stops
Not included
- Additional alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities (15-20% recommended)
What you'll see and do
Cane & Table — 2026 James Beard restaurant and chef award winner . A candlelit courtyard hideaway in the French Quarter where rustic Caribbean charm meets proto-tiki sophistication, pouring rum-forward cocktails amid exposed brick, string lights, and unhurried New Orleans romance. Swanky baby!
25 minutes here
Festival Stop and "Geaux Cup" Floridita tasting! Tucked into the French Quarter, Manolito is a jewel-box tribute to Havana's golden age of cocktails — hand-blended daiquiris, frozen classics, and Cuban bites served in a space as intimate as it is spirited.
10 minutes here
Tableau — a Dickie Brennan showpiece where Creole elegance unfolds across a lush courtyard and wrought-iron balcony overlooking Jackson Square, gorgeous and beautifully appointed inside, with the lively, authentic energy that makes it feel like a true New Orleans celebration.
25 minutes here
Napoleon House — a Ralph Brennan landmark inside a historic beautiful 1800s French Quarter building steeped in Creole culture and legend, where a candlelit courtyard and iron balcony set the stage for classic Creole cuisine, timeworn charm, and the lively, storied energy of two centuries of New Orleans heritage
25 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Meet your guide under the big arches as you enter the French Quarter!
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Tour Ending Point
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Destination Kitchen
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Additional language may be available upon request, but are not guaranteed
- Guests must be 21 and over to take the tour and may be asked to present valid identification for alcohol
- Menu items and, or stops are interchangeable and may change without notice.
- Guide gratuities are excluded. Guide and host gratuities are always appreciated.
- This tour highlights set tastings and does not offer substitutions. Please advise us of any true food allergies. Note: Many authentic Louisiana dishes include pork.
- The Sample menu is just an example and expected to change
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies ahead of time
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 572 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
8 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
7 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
4 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
572 verified traveler reviews for French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A fun outing with clients.
I took a group of clients out and we had a great time. A great balance of interesting tour and fun socializing. Jack was our tour guide and he did a fantastic job and also seems like a great guy. Thanks for a fun evening. - Mike
via Tripadvisor
Mom and daughter trip
Nate our tour guide was awesome. He told us all about the history of the food and drinks. Have us wonderful recommendations of several other places for great food as well. He was professional and knowledgeable and very personable. We had an amazing time and would do it again!
via Viator
Great Food and Drink
We loved this experience! The food and cocktails are great! We got to sample the flavors of New Orleans. I would do it again for sure.
via Viator
Craig was very...
Craig was very knowledgeable and made the experience all come together. We signed up to try some new food and drinks and find some places we would not on our own. We got so much more than that! We learned so much history and got great recommendations for the rest of our trip. We would recommend this for anyone visiting New Orleans!
via Viator
Great tour!
Lauren was awesome! Lot of good information!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2.8 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 201
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Who runs this experience
Operated by Destination Kitchen, who run 9 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 61.3.
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French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl cost?
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Prices start at $159 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 Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl take?
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Plan for about 2.8 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 Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 72 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 573 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 Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl?
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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 Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2.8-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl?
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Around 201 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 2.8-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl 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 Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New Orleans Garden District History Walking 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.
What is included in French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl?
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Included: Tour lasts approximately 2.45 minutes; 4 cocktail tastings; Maximum of 15 people on one tour (limit set by the city is 28); Tour Itinerary Stops - You will visit 4 of the 5 listed bars or restaurants; and 4 food tastings. Not included: Additional alcoholic beverages; and Gratuities (15-20% recommended). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl?
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Meet your guide under the big arches as you enter the French Quarter! Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
What happens to French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl?
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Across 573 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include food and drink, knowledge and storytelling, the guide. The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
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