Food Tours in New Orleans

If you want to eat your way through New Orleans like a local, food tours are a pretty great shortcut. Instead of wandering around guessing what you should try, you get shown to spots that actually matter , like a neighborhood po'boy joint that’s been serving the same recipe since before the World Series was a thing, or a hidden beignet café that only locals swear by.

And don’t think it’s all about just sampling the famous gumbo or jambalaya. Some tours focus on specific neighborhoods like the Marigny or Uptown, where you can taste Creole, Cajun, and even Philly-style sandwiches (because yes, the city’s food scene surprises you). Look for tours that slow down enough to chat with chefs or bartenders. That’s where you pick up the kind of stories you won’t find in guidebooks.

One pro tip? Go for a tour in spring or fall, when the air’s cooler and you’re less likely to sweat through your clothes between stops (summer in New Orleans is no joke). Also, pace yourself,these tours pack a lot of food. Oh, and don’t be shy to ask your guide where *they* go when they’re off the clock. You’ll get even better recs than what’s on the schedule.