New Orleans Culinary History Tours

French Quarter Tasting Tour

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Tasting Tour of the French Quarter will immerse you in the history of New Orleans while learning how its unique cuisine evolved. We tour select historic restaurants while discussing their culinary contributions – including the two oldest (Antoine’s and Tujague’s, established in 1840 and 1856, respectively).

Visitors will learn to appreciate the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and will hear of the varied ethnic influences that contribute to New Orleans cuisine.

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French Quarter Tasting

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The Tasting Tour of the French Quarter will immerse you in the history of New Orleans while learning how its unique cuisine evolved. We tour select historic restaurants while discussing their culinary contributions – including the two oldest (Antoine’s and Tujague’s, established in 1840 and 1856, respectively).

Visitors will learn to appreciate the differences between Creole and Cajun cuisine, and will hear of the varied ethnic influences that contribute to New Orleans cuisine.
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New Orleans’ Best Locally Owned & Operated Culinary Tour

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New Orleans Culinary History Tours is the original culinary tour of New Orleans since 2004. We are locally owned and operated, and a member of the New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau. Our tour guides are licensed and knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. Our company is dedicated to preserving and teaching a unique part of our country’s and this city’s cultural heritage. The social history of food and drink tells us much about our past as a people and as a nation.Read more

New Orleans’ Classic Drinks

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New Orleans’ Classic Drinks Tour immerses one in the unique drinking and cocktail culture of New Orleans dating to the 19^th century when Bourbon Street was once home to opera! The tour visits some of our most historic French Quarter restaurants and bars, and celebrates some of our classic, historic drinks. Learn about the history behind such classics as Absinthe and the Sazerac, declared the official drink of New Orleans by our state legislature. Learn also of the Choctaw Indians who knew of the special properties of the water now used in the production of our very own Abita Beer.
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Recipes

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Our recipe collection is as unique and eclectic as the restaurants around the city.

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New Orleans’ Classic Drinks Tour

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New Orleans’ Classic Drinks Tour immerses one in the unique drinking and cocktail culture of New Orleans dating to the 19^th century when Bourbon Street was once home to opera! The tour visits some of our most historic French Quarter restaurants and bars, and celebrates some of our classic, historic drinks. Learn about the history behind such classics as Absinthe and the Sazerac, declared the official drink of New Orleans by our state legislature. Learn also of the Choctaw Indians who knew of the special properties of
the water now used in the production of our very own Abita Beer.

About New Orleans Culinary History Tours

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The proprietor and founder, Kelly Hamilton, holds an M.A in History and is a full time instructor at Xavier University of Louisiana where she teaches numerous courses including U.S. History of Ethnicity and Immigration and Louisiana History. All information in the tour is researched and documented. Our company prides itself on historical accuracy and professionalism.