New Orleans Small-Group Food Walking Tour and Cooking Class

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Location

Orleans (Louisiana)

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 9 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Orleans (Louisiana)

Duration

5 hours 30 minutes

Group size

Max 9 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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•63 reviews

US$123.70 per guest

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Adult x1

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Take a 3-hour walking food tour with Destination Kitchen, enjoying some of the most famous and most visited eateries in the quarter while learning about the history and culture of New Orleans! Then, watch a cooking demonstration at New Orleans Cooking school. Learn to make Louisiana favorites with recipes, locally brewed beer, refreshments, and enough food for lunch. This is the perfect way to experience the food and culture of New Orleans in one day! Sample menu ( may vary by day): Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bread Pudding, Pralines, and a Biscuit with Molasses Served with: Water, Iced tea, Lemonade, Coffee (morning class), Abita beer (a local brew)

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Guests must be over 21 for alcoholic consumption and may be asked to present valid identification.
Additional language may be available upon request, but are not guaranteed
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.
Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.

Cooking demonstration

The tour includes approximately 6-7 food and beverage tastings.

Gratuities (15-20% recommended)

Additional alcoholic beverages

The tour includes approximately 6-7 food and beverage tastings. We will visit some of the establishments recommended in numerous cookbooks and stroll through the streets of the French Quarter visiting interesting food venues that are not just eateries. The cooking demonstration takes place at the New Orleans School of cooking, in a fun and relaxed atmosphere with enough food for lunch (see sample menu below and note menus vary by the day.) Hosts and guides are knowledgeable with enthusiastic energy.

STARTER

Biscuit with Molasses

Served with water, iced tea, lemonade, and Abita beer (a local brew.)

MAIN

Gumbo

Served with water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee (morning class,) and Abita beer (a local brew.)

MAIN

Jambalaya

Served with water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee (morning class,) and Abita beer (a local brew.)

DESSERT

Bread Pudding

Served with water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee (morning class,) and Abita beer (a local brew.)

DESSERT

Pralines

Served with water, iced tea, lemonade, coffee (morning class,) and Abita beer (a local brew.)

Meeting Point

600 Royal St, Royal Street, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70130

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End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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Khendo35406August 2026 • TripAdvisor

Excellent experience! Highly recommend!!

Our food tour with Jack was one of the highlights of our trip to New Orleans! He took us to an outstanding selection of local restaurants where we enjoyed delicious and authentic dishes. Along the way, Jack shared the rich history of New Orleans in a way that was both informative and incredibly entertaining. His knowledge, enthusiasm, and storytelling made every step even more memorable. If you are looking for a fun way to experience the city's amazing food and fascinating history, we highly re...read more

D6760OFelizabethsJuly 2026 • TripAdvisor

This is where I would start my first day in New Orleans...Delicious, fun, and informative!

This tour was our favorite while in the Crecant City! We chose to do the Foodie Tour with the cooking class demonstration following. It was a full day and we left with full bellies. My group consisted of 4 adults and one minor. Each one of us chose an activity/tour to do during our 4-day stay. My sons (20 yrs old and 22 yrs old) and husband thought that this was going to be a boring and long day. They were doing me a favor by going. It ended up being their favorite tour! Our foodie tour guide, ...read more

jenniev867June 2026 • TripAdvisor

NoLA food tour

Amazing time so much food and awesome information. History and food all in the same tour! Highly recommend and Kristie was Awesome

julie gMay 2026 • TripAdvisor

Great food and drinks!

The tour guide was kind and knowledgeable. We stopped at several establishments in the French Quarter and each had its own vibe. We really enjoyed all of the food and the experiences.

Wade_CMay 2026 • Viator

Our guide, Lauren, did a...

Our guide, Lauren, did a fantastic job guiding us through the French Quarter. Not only did we get great food, we learned about the history and culture of this unique city. She also shared a list of recommendations outside the Quarter to make sure we enjoyed our trip to the fullest!