New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour
Overview
Visit three food stops that highlight New Orleans culture & history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief tour of the neighborhood's architecture & history, enjoy a full meal of unique Cajun and Creole specialties, spread out over 3 local eateries. Start at the Lafayette Cemetery, then explore the architecture of the Garden District, home to historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oak trees. There's also GREAT small business and antique/vintage shopping, boutiques and galleries on Magazine St.! Your food stops includes indulgent dishes of Creole fusion and the multicultural influences that shaped the 300-year-old city. Drinks (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) are included. Finish with a full stomach and plenty of recommendations for local fun and flavors for the rest of your visit!
What's Included
- Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Local taxes
- Food tasting
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
1427 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
3121 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70115, USA
What To Expect
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Garden District
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Magazine Street
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Requires walking
- Check Covid requirements - failure to bring mandated proof of vaccination or negative PCR test considered a non-refundable cancellation since venues can deny entry to any guest.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Tea and coffee. Coffee and/or Tea.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Gratuities.
- Beverages.
- Local taxes.
- Food tasting.
- Professional guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 11. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- requires walking
- Check Covid requirements - failure to bring mandated proof of vaccination or negative PCR test considered a non-refundable cancellation since venues can deny entry to any guest.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Gratuities
- Beverages
- Local taxes
- Food tasting
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- requires walking
- Check Covid requirements - failure to bring mandated proof of vaccination or negative PCR test considered a non-refundable cancellation since venues can deny entry to any guest.
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
