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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...
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
The Sample menu is just an example and expected to change
Please let us know if you have any food allergies ahead of time
Local guide
Lunch
Food tasting
Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Upon arriving at a specific meeting location in The French Quarter, you will be greeted by your lively, passionate, and knowledgeable food tour guide, ready to share the colors of NOLA culinary with you every step of the way.
Your guide will provide a warm introduction to the city and the neighborhood, outlining what is to come during your New Orleans walking food tour.
We will proceed on the culinary adventure, stopping at 6 classic New Orleans style food places that really showcase New Orleans culinary history. Between the food stops, your guide will narrate the quintessential history, culture, and food scene of the gorgeous Vieux Carre (“Old Square”) neighborhood.You will be seated at 4 different restaurants for sit-down food tastings, and 2 tasting will be conducted standing on the sidewalk – hence our company name Sidewalk Food Tours.
Admire the late 18th century Spanish architecture, vibrant colors and elaborately decorated ironwork balconies and galleries, as we savor chargrilled oysters, a classic Nola PoBoy sandwich, cajun and creole cuisine, and more delicious NOLA food staples.
We promise to leave your mind and belly fully satisfied by the end of our NOLA food tour of The French Quarter. Eat, walk, learn, be merry… and repeat!
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Free
Jackson Square
Jackson Square is a historic park in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana.
2
15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Fresh shucked oysters & Creole staples in a relaxed and fun setting.
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Leah's Pralines
Family-owned, female-run confectionary that has been in the sweets and treats business for over 70 years.
Family-owned, female-run confectionary that has been in the sweets and treats business for over 70 y…
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Kingfish Kitchen & Cocktails
Modern twists on traditional New Orleans cuisine (named after the notorious Huey Long)
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15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Bon's New Orleans Street Food
Elevated, unique bites will leave you raving like it’s Mardi Gras!
6
15 minutes · Admission Ticket Included
Chartres House
Cajun and creole classics in an intimate, historic setting
*subject to change
*we may go to a different place
*We make 5 food stops on the tour
Cajun and creole classics in an intimate, historic setting *subject to change *we may go to a differ…
No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.
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Kamille_BOctober 2026 • Viator
Lisa is a very...
Lisa is a very knowledgeable and fun tour guide. Every stop felt special and interesting and the food was delicious. Would highly recommend this tour for new visitors.
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Response from ViatorOctober 06, 2026
Hi Kamille,
Thank you for taking time out of your day to share your Sidewalk Food Tour experience!
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ChrisG80218September 2026 • TripAdvisor
A Custom Intro to the French Quarter and it’s Foods
Brian was a great guide. He is both an author and a lover of history, and we learned a lot about New Orleans and the French Quarter during our time with him. The Sidewalk Food Tours team gave us input into the foods and locations we would visit, and the process for a private tour was flexible on timing as well. It was just the kind of intro to the Quarter that we were seeking. There is one change I would make with a do-over… I would evaluate the food options for both French Quarter and Garde...read more
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Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026
Hi Chris,
Thank you for taking the time to share such thoughtful feedback! We’re so glad Brian helped make your experience a memorable one! We also really appreciate your honest input about the food selections. Feedback like this helps us continue refining our tours and making sure guests have the best possible experience. Thank you for taking the time to share!
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Crissa1669September 2026 • TripAdvisor
Private tour!!
We did a private tour for 6. Not a huge price difference than a group tour but really worth the money.
Lisa was our guide, she was great! Great New Orleans historian. Food was good. Walk was easy. Highly recommend!
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Response from ViatorSeptember 09, 2026
Hi Crissa,
Thank you so much for taking the time out of your day to share your experience on our Private Sidewalk Food Tour!
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lindasQ5480LRAugust 2026 • TripAdvisor
Great experience
Great experience, great guide. We really enjoyed the food and learning some history about New Orleans. Brian was a great guide.
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Z8137WKrachelmMay 2026 • 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.
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Response from ViatorJune 25, 2026
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!