Yes!  You will have  delicious dishes at each of four iconic French Quarter restaurants, with wonderful ambiance.

• You will enjoy local foods with historical significance, and learn their origins.  For example, the recipe for Jambalaya was brought to us by the Spanish settlers, starting in 1763, in the form of Paella.
• Crawfish Etouffee came to us by way of our Cajun neighbors in southwest Louisiana. (Etouffee means “smothered” in French.  There are large swamps, and crawfish are plentiful
• A quintessential New Orleans dish is gumbo.  You will learn about the two types:  Creole, which is usually a seafood gumbo and includes tomatoes in the recipe.  Conversely, the Cajun recipe usually features chicken and sausage, and there are no tomatoes in the recipe
• Many Sicilians immigrated to New Orleans starting in the 1850’s, and worked in the French Market.  They contributed the Muffaletta, a delicious sandwich made on a large sesame seed bun with ham, salami, prosciutto, cheeses and chopped olives. Mmmmmm, you’ll love it!
• Sometimes, we feature an Angus beef slider, which is smashed with caramelized onions and served on sweet Hawaiian bread. The sliders are toped with bacon jam, dijonaise, goat cheese and sweet potato shreds.
• But let’s talk dessert!  To top your meal off, you will stop by Aunt Sally’s Creole Pralines, and smile when you munch that delicious treat.  The praline came to us from the French. The original dessert was sugared almonds, but when the settlers arrived here in 1718, there were no almonds to be found.  Necessity required using what was available: Pecans.

• Oh, and in case you’re wondering, Praline is pronounced “prah-leen”, not “pray-leen”. And Pecan is pronounced “puh-kahn”, not “pee-can”. Pronounce them correctly, and you’re almost a native!
• Note: Restaurants and dishes are subject to change, due to unforeseen circumstances.

You will be served ice water at each restaurant.

All restaurants serve adult beverages.  They are not included in the cost of the tour; however, if you would like to purchase one, please let your tour guide know.

If the child shares food with an adult, there is no need to make a reservation for them.

Yes!  We are happy to accommodate those with dietary concerns, and, by the way, we are the ONLY food tour in New Orleans that does!

When you book, there will be a space at checkout for you to indicate your dietary restriction/s.

First, prepare yourself for a fun afternoon with The Tour That Tastes Good!

• History:  On our must-do French Quarter food tour, your enthusiastic tour guide will regale you with stories about the rich history of the quaint old French Quarter, and the French colonists who settled here.
• Architecture:  You will marvel at at the various styles of architecture in the French Quarter!. There are Creole Cottages, so lovely with their wrought iron balconies and lacy cast iron galleries.  Other styles include the double and single Shotgun, the American townhouse, the Creole townhouse and more.
• Food history:  The recipes for our local, historic dishes came from the varied groups of immigrants, starting with the French in 1718.
• Creole dishes are those wherein the recipe includes tomatoes.  Tomatoes were abundant in our climate, whereas they were not in Acadie, which is today’s Quebec.  The Acadians are the ancestors of today’s Cajuns.  They were forced out of Acadie and settled in southwest Louisiana. This historical fact is why Cajun recipes never have tomatoes as an ingredient.
• Jambalaya:  The Spanish ruled the town, starting in 1763, and brought the foundation of today’s Jambalaya, which is Paella.  However, saffron does not grow in our climate.  Local vegetables such as onion, celery and green peppers took its place.  Creole Jambalaya has tomatoes as an ingredient.
• Africa:  The enslaved African women brought okra to our colony.  Okra is considered a sacred vegetable in Africa, and ladies wore the seeds embedded in their hair.  Okra is an ingredient of Creole Gumbo.
• The Sicilians:  Due to crop failures, political corruption and labor demands in Louisiana, New Orleans saw an influx of hundreds of thousands of Sicilians between 1880 and 1920.  They worked primarily in the historic French Market.  We can thank them for the creation of the Muffaletta sandwich, which is still very popular today.
•  Any and all questions are welcome. Bring yours!

The blocks in the French Quarter are short, having been laid out a couple of years after the founding of the colony in 1718. And the restaurants are in pretty close proximity. That being said, wear comfortable shoes.

Accessible to strollers, but not wheelchairs.

Yes, the Tour That Tastes Good goes rain or shine! However, if the weather is REALLY STORMY, we may cancel at our own discretion. If we do, we will notify you at least two hours before the tour starts. Hopefully, you can reschedule. If not, we will issue a refund.

If you notify us within 24 hours, we will gladly cancel.

If you guide did a great job, and you would like to show your appreciation, please consider leaving a tip.

Wear what’cha wanna on The Tour That Tastes Good! Comfortable shoes are important; you may want to continue your stroll through the French Quarter. And it’s always a wise idea to have an umbrella.

At the Tour That Tastes Good, we like to say “Come and be a tourist in your own hometown!” Bring your family and friends as well, so that they too can be fascinated by the beautiful architecture, hear the history of our quirky city, and taste delicious local dishes. Your tour guide is a gold mine of information. Bring your questions! We look forward to welcoming you.

Soft drinks and adult beverages are not included.

However, you may choose to purchase one at any stop.  Just tell your tour guide.

Gratuities for your tour guide are not included.

$81.00

Meeting place: Meet at Market Cafe, 1001 Decatur,  next to the golden statue of Joan of Arc.

Tour ends at Tujague’s restaurant, 427 Decatur.