NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter

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Earliest Date Available: November 11, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.
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Location
Orleans (Louisiana)
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English
Location
Orleans (Louisiana)
Duration
3 hours
Group size
Max 10 guests
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Stroller Accessible
Language
English

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NOLA Carte Food Tours are the creation of Chef Keith Abel, Food Stylist for NCIS New Orleans for all 7 seasons of the hit CBS Television show. You will learn 300 plus years of culinary history. Learn about the "rock star" chefs of New Orleans. Learn the origins of cooking techniques and ingredients. Not only do you learn these interestingly unique food tales, you get to try such notable dishes as Gumbo, PoBoys or Muffaletas, Pralines, Beignets and Cafe au Lait.
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First stop will be for Gumbo, a classical New Orleans dish with origins in Africa, the Carribean and with later French influence.
Any beverages other than restaurant service water are excluded, will be at guests expense.
Guests will walk through our 300 year old city and it's first "Faubourg" or neighborhood. Talking eating establishments some 100 years old or better and discussing this nation's first fusion cuisine.
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French Quarter

Guests will walk through our 300 year old city and it's first "Faubourg" or neighborhood. Talking eating establishments some 100 years old or better and discussing this nation's first fusion cuisine.
Guests will walk through our 300 year old city and it's first "Faubourg" or neighborhood. Talking ea…
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630 St Peter, Saint Peter, Orleans Parish Louisiana, United States, US, 70130

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We meet across the street from the Gumbo Shop which is our first stop!
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This experience ends at the meeting point.

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NICOLA_HFebruary 2026 • Viator
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Keith is an amazing guide. Full of so much information. He is really friendly and readily answers any questions.

He knows what he's talking about. Full of information. His stories are amazing and great to listen to.

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Response from ViatorFebruary 13, 2026

Thanks Nikky & Jacob! Fun time and you ended up on TV! All the best, Keith

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KBGalvestonAugust 2021 • TripAdvisor
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Fun trip

Fun and perfect for my husband and I. Lots of good info and back stories on NO fooderies. Keith was very knowledgeable on the food scene.

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Response from ViatorAugust 20, 2021

Thanks you two! Enjoyed sharing New Orleans great cuisines and cultures. Bon Appétit

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Trisha_HMay 2021 • Viator
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Fun Food Tour!

Keith was a wonderful host! His stories and knowledge of the cuisine and history in New Orleans made for a very enjoyable day! Highly recommend!

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Response from ViatorMay 02, 2021

Definitely a great afternoon of food and conversation, Thank you!

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