New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour

4.8 (59 reviews) 3 hours Free cancellation

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Enjoy our iconic beignets and cafe au lait! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Mardi Gras themed beignets — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take an all-inclusive three stop food tour that highlights New Orleans history through food. This 3 hour guided walking tour of the Garden District starts at the Lafayette Cemetery then explores the Garden District's historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oaks. After a brief walk through the neighborhood, enjoy a full meal of signature New Orleans cuisine: po-boys, red beans & rice, jambalaya, beignets and gumbo, spread out over 3 local eateries. Taste the multicultural influences of Creoles, Cajuns & immigrants in signature dishes like po-boys, red beans and rice and beignets. Check out locally-owned shops & leave with a full stomach, plenty of stories and lots of recommendations for the rest of your visit! We are one of the few food tours that accommodate most allergies, even gluten-free and vegetarian. Kid-friendly: adventurous eaters of any age are welcome on the Garden District Food tour, but ages 5+ require a ticket.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 14 people
People per booking: 1–14
Guide: English
Operated by: Bon Moment NOLA

Ages: Youth (0–20 years) · Adults (21–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Professional guide
Included: Alcoholic Beverages
Included: Lunch
Included: Gratuities
Included: Beverages
Included: Local taxes
Included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Included: Food tasting

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

30 min

Start at the iconic Lafayette Cemetery to hear the unique funeral customs and traditions of New Orleans and the history of the city's early years.
Garden District

1 h 30 min

Known for its historic mansions, majestic oaks and Magazine St. shopping, you and your guide will enjoy an afternoon of history, food, drinks and culture!
Magazine Street

30 min

Full of unique shops and locally-made crafts and boutique shopping, you're sure to find souvenirs, art and more on this amazing street full of unique small businesses!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet on the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St.

End point

Using your ticket

Meet at the corner of Washington Ave & Coliseum St.

THIS IS A WALKING TOUR: wear comfy shoes & bring rain gear if appropriate.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions if we are made aware of them 48 hrs in advance. Children and teens welcome- please let us know 48 hrs in advance if anyone is under 21 so we can accommodate.
The Garden District tour covers approximately 8 blocks of walking at a relaxed pace across 3 hours.
We are one of the few food tours that accommodate most food allergies/dietary restrcitions, even gluten-free and vegetarian.