New Orleans Food, Wine & Nightlife

  • New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
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    Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and see the bustling activity of America's second-largest port! The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off(December 12, 2025 through February 2026) but her

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  • Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
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    Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Enjoy a narrated tour with a licensed historian describing 300-years of New Orleans history; from the founding of the city by the LeMoyne Brothers to the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina. During your cruise the vessel will dock at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour

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  • New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
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    Ready for the ultimate New Orleans night out? Step aboard a classic riverboat for a dinner jazz cruise on the mighty Mississippi River — one of the most iconic things to do in New Orleans! The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, her sister vessel, the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS will be taking her place. You’ll get the

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  • Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

    Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial procedures and storied past by venturing into actual graveyards after dark. Many have left this experience feeling haunted, or even captured photographs which can only be described

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  • Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

    On this Sunday brunch cruise, travel along the Mississippi River while enjoying live jazz music and savoring a lovely buffet brunch, if option selected. Otherwise, sit inside in one of our elegantly appointed decks or sit outside on one of our outdoor decks and enjoy the sites and breezes of the Mississippi River. This authentic paddle-wheel riverboat will whisk you

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  • New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

    Find out what all the fuss is about on this half-day food tour of some of the best food in New Orleans' famous French Quarter! Food and history mixed together. Your passionate and knowledgeable guide will escort you to experience traditional NOLA samplings in the French Quarter, including a few commonly mentioned in cookbooks. You will sample a variety of

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  • Adults Only Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

    Explore the intoxicatingly haunted side of the New Orleans French Quarter with this two hour Haunted Pub Crawl led by a local licensed guide. Learn about real haunted ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property.  This tour is all about fun and we make sure to stop by

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  • Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

    Cruise into a brilliant and romantic sunset aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Underneath enchanting skyline views enjoy the lively sounds from Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz band while delighting your taste buds with a deliciously prepared Creole-styled meal (if option is chosen). Grab one or two classic New Orleans cocktails inside at the bar, then take a stroll outside along elegantly designed wrought iron trimmed railings for

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  • New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

    Take an entertaining and informative cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking! Located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s, this cooking class brings you to the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking from professional chefs and learn how to make classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya

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  • New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

    This New Orleans food tour has every culinary taste covered. With a history-savvy guide leading the way, you’ll walk from classic Creole restaurants and neighborhood sandwich shops to hot sauce bars and artisanal candy stores. Visit up to five locations to sample diverse foods representing the breadth of Louisiana’s culinary heritage, including dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas and pralines.

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  • VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

    Please arrive by 5:30pm for early boarding. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a ship staff member to take you onboard. Start the night off with a complimentary Champagne cocktail and get front row access to the Dukes of Dixieland before dining. After enjoying the tunes and maybe a little dancing, settle into your reserved table in the dining room

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  • French Quarter Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

    Experience the oldest food tour in New Orleans with over 5000 5-star reviews! We are a family and veteran owned business. We have your table reserved, unlike other companies that serve you standing up on the side walk. We never cancel a tour because of low bookings - we value your vacation and time. Eat your way through the French

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  • New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops

    Discover debauchery during this 2-hour small-group haunted tour, which will cover topics such as adultery, prostitutes, and twisted doctors. Your guide will entertain you with treacherous and spooky stories as you walk from a variety of locations such as The Creole Cookery and May Baily's. Calm your nerves with some liquid courage as this tour combines spirits with spirits at

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  • New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

    New Orleans is most known for its unique culture, art, and seafood, and I’m excited to take you on a tour of the most popular seafood spots in the city, capturing the true essence of NOLA’s art and history. Behind every great food establishment here lies a story of tradition and innovation. On this food tour, you’ll not only taste

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  • Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans
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    Get ready to PARTY!! This Premium 3-hour tour INCLUDES 2 DRINKS, and will take you beyond Bourbon Street to the music clubs, and cocktail bars of Frenchmen Street, the live music capital of New Orleans. Frenchmen Street has been featured in many films and shows such HBO's Treme, The Simpsons, and the hit movie Girl's Trip. Drake also shot a

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  • New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

    Learn how to cook an authentic Louisiana meal in this 3-Hour New Orleans cooking class. An expert chef will guide you and a group of, at most, 10 people through various recipes. Wine and beer are included in the price, and you can take your recipe and apron home with you after the class. Choose from multiple times and meals

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  • New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

    Combining the history of Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans-style cocktails, this event is a feast for the senses! Along with your guide you will visit up 6 locations: award-winning seafood restaurants, James Beard-nominated craft cocktail lounges, Creole restaurants, artisanal candy stores and more. Once inside you’ll sample up to 6 or more different dishes that represent the modern expressions of

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  • Hands-on Cajun Roux Cooking Class in New Orleans

    The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel welcomed into our kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment you arrive until you roll out the door our Chefs are friendly, personable and entertaining. Not to mention their culinary skills are impeccable. Our

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  • The Premier New Orleans Food Tour

    Welcome to New Orleans! Our fair city is known worldwide for our friendly local people, rich French Quarter history, fascinating 18th century architecture - and GOOD FOOD! Among New Orleans food tours, our top-rated company is the best at immersing you in the history of New Orleans and telling you how our unique cuisine evolved. We will explain the difference

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  • New Orleans French Quarter Food Walk: Cajun, Creole and Culture

    Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to some delectable hidden gems, you’ll leave with not only a full stomach and a smile, but a greater understanding of how New Orleans food, culture and history all go hand-in-hand.

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  • French Quarter Small-Group Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

    Local Love! Savor the cocktails, culinary accompaniments and some history of New Orleans with this 3-hour cocktail and food tour of the French Quarter. Signature cocktails and some local ingredients. Walking dinner party atmosphere with professional and fun guide. High end, bespoke experience with authentic tastings in a casual and unique New Orleans setting. People passionate. We love New Orleans!

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