New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour with Local Guide

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What You’ll Experience
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3 hours
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2 - 10 guests
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English
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Explore New Orleans' Garden District with a local guide. Dive into its history, marvel at the grand mansions, and savor tasty Creole dishes at iconic local eateries on this immersive tour.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Discover the Romance and Flavors of New Orleans on a Food and History Tour with a Local Guide.

Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. Close to the St. Charles streetcar, you'll meet your host Michelle at Lafayette Cemetery and discuss the history with her. Then it's on to the food at the next 3 stops! Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of the Italian and Creole roots of the city. Next stop, Dat Dog for sausages like alligator, crawfish and duck (with vegetarian and vegan options available!). You'll finish with a Creole dessert: learn the history of chicory over cafe au lait and delicious filled beignets!


• Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of Italian and Creole roots

• See the above-ground tombs New Orleans is known for and learn the city's unique traditions!

• More traditional pork and vegetarian/vegan options available

• Hosted by a New Orleans native guide

What You Get

Cocktails, tax & tip are all included
Learn about New Orleans from a native
3 food stops that highlight Cajun and Creole flavors

Good To Know

  • Guests need to communicate if they have any food restrictions (allergy, special diet, etc.)
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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Garden District

Indulge in delectable Creole and Cajun cuisine paired with tasty libations while visiting 3 locally-owned restaurants, walking the cemetery and learning about the neighborhood in this amazing, historical city.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
2

Robinson House

Indulge in delectable Creole and Cajun cuisine paired with tasty libations while visiting 3 locally-owned restaurants, walking the cemetery and learning about the neighborhood in this amazing, historical city.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Parks-Bowman Mansion

Indulge in delectable Creole and Cajun cuisine paired with tasty libations while visiting 3 locally-owned restaurants, walking the cemetery and learning about the neighborhood in this amazing, historical city.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
4

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Indulge in delectable Creole and Cajun cuisine paired with tasty libations while visiting 3 locally-owned restaurants, walking the cemetery and learning about the neighborhood in this amazing, historical city.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

1403 Washington Ave, Washington Avenue, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70130

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Meet at the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St. across from Commander's Palace & outside the cemetery wall.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Excellent local guide!
June 03, 2025
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(Viator)

Best local tour guide I’ve ever had in New Orleans! We come back for a week every summer, and do a lot of local tours. This was one of the best hands down!

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Garden food walk
March 01, 2025
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(Viator)

Small group which was nice. Your cost includes the cost of food and drinks. Your guide very informative.

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Great food tour
February 26, 2025
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Michelle had a good knowledge of the history of the city. The 3 food stops were very good and places where the locals go. Everything was included in the price of the tour which was very convenient...read more

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Excellent Tour
March 15, 2022
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An excellent food tour. We have done many food tours in various cities and this was among the best. Michelle is a wonderful guide. It is obvious that she knows the area , lives it as a resident, an...read more

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