
New Orleans Food Walking Tour
Traveler rating
4.4/5
Based on 204 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is New Orleans Food Walking Tour worth booking?
New Orleans Food Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $44 per person. It scores 61 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.4/5 rating across 204 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 61 / 100
- Rating
- 4.4/5 (204)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $44 per person
• 2-hour food tour in the French Quarter • Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking • Visit some of the most historic restaurants in the French Quarter • Enjoy tasting authentic New Orleans cuisine
What you get
About this experience
• 2-hour food tour in the French Quarter • Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking • Visit some of the most historic restaurants in the French Quarter • Enjoy tasting authentic New Orleans cuisine
What's included
Included
- Professional guide
- Food tasting
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Across from Brennan's restaurant.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Across from Brennan's restaurant.
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 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Taste of Nawlins Culinary History Tour
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 203 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
9 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Food and drink
9 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
The guide
7 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
203 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Food Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Food Connoisseur Extravagant
Raffle was an amazing guide, highly recommend him and this tour. We appreciate all his insight in getting the best food in New Orleans
via Viator
Fantastic food tour!
pir tour guide Raffle was very knowledgeable and very friendly and funny.
via Tripadvisor
Best Food samplings in NOLA
Raffle was very knowledgeable, friendly, funny ! You can’t ask for a better guide, full of amazing stories, history, culture and cuisine! Thank you for a great experience today!
via Viator
We were just picking...
We were just picking something to do to fill some time we had and the tour became the highlight of our stay. Raffle's knowledge of food and New Orleans history is excellent. His delivery makes it memorable.
via Viator
Overall, I really enjoyed...
Overall, I really enjoyed the history lessons and the backstories of what I was eating and experiencing. Kudos to Raffle for being a great tour guide, very entertaining.
via Viator
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 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
- 71
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Taste of Nawlins Culinary History Tour, who run 4 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.8.
See everything Taste of Nawlins Culinary History Tour runsWhy this scores 61
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans Food Walking Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Food Walking Tour cost?
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Prices start at $44 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 New Orleans Food Walking Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 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 New Orleans Food Walking Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 61 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.4/5 across 204 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 New Orleans Food Walking 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 New Orleans Food Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans Food Walking Tour?
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Around 71 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-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans Food Walking 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 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 New Orleans Food Walking Tour?
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Included: Professional guide; and Food tasting. Not included: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase). Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for New Orleans Food Walking Tour?
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Across from Brennan's restaurant. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is New Orleans Food Walking Tour 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 New Orleans Food Walking Tour?
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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.
Is New Orleans Food Walking Tour wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to New Orleans Food Walking Tour 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 New Orleans Food Walking Tour?
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Across 204 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, food and drink, the guide. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
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