New Orleans Food & Creole Tours

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 a night full of stars and warm banter. Become part of the city's unique energy and let the sweet Mississippi River breeze sweep you off your senses onto the dance floor atop our promenade deck for a night full of pure New Orleans magic. 

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. Vegetarian options available too! Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine and, when possible, hear the chefs discuss their influences. Enjoy plenty of food on this afternoon tour. Please note: all venues are subject to change based on availability. This tour features a set menu (plus Vegetarian option), but does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free or Vegan option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.

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.

Best in the French Quarter! Celebrating 15 Years! Most economical, Family and Veteran Owned. The oldest Food Tour in New Orleans, 5000 plus 5 star reviews ! Simply the Best Food Tour in New Orleans! We have your table reserved. Unlike other companies that serve you standing up on the side walk. Unlike other Food Tours, Tastebud Food Tours never cancels a Tour because of low bookings. We value your vacation and time. You will get the best with Tastebud Tours. Compare and SAVE! Likely to sell out! Tastebud Food Tours is proud that our tours have earned earning Trip Advisors prestigious Hall of Fame Award and Travelers Choice for 15 years! #1 Eat your way through the French Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like Gumbo, Jambalaya , pralines and other Creole specialties. Learn about the city's culinary history, which is strongly influenced by Louisiana’s French heritage and the vibrant Creole population. Rain or Shine, Book now!

• 2-hour food tour in the French Quarter • Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking  • Visit some of the most historic restaurants in the French Quarter • Enjoy tasting authentic New Orleans cuisine 

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 our culinary heritage: classic dishes like gumbo, and muffulettas, but also new interpretations like sweet fried plantains! (Vegetarian options available too!) We'll also enjoy 4 full-sized cocktails like the refreshing Pimm's Cup, the rum-heavy Hurricane, the classic Daiquiri and more! This 4 hour gastronomic odyssey is our way of showing you where we like to go now, and what we like to eat and drink once we're there. With so many dining and drinking options in New Orleans, why not try up to 6 different places in one fell swoop?! *All venues subject to change based on availability.

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 Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like pralines, jambalaya, gumbo, and other Creole specialties. Learn about the city's culinary history, which is strongly influenced by Louisiana’s French heritage and the vibrant Creole population. Have fun! This tour operates rain or shine.

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 between Cajun and Creole cuisine, and tell you the history behind each. Must-do tastings include perfectly spiced Creole Jambalaya, Cajun Crawfish Etouffee, and Duck and Andouille Sausage gumbo. Three hours of fun, food and history with our New Orleans food tour of the French Quarter makes for a perfect afternoon!

Explore this beautiful city on a three hour tour on our custom made ultra comfortable Electric Bikes. Get a complete and thorough look at New Orleans past and present. Visit famous landmarks in the French Quarter and learn about the rich history and incredible people that influenced the culture of our city. Cruise through historic Marigny, Treme and Bayou St. John neighborhoods. See one of our amazing above ground cemeteries. If you love history, incredible sights, architecture, tales of residents past and want a taste of the real New Orleans then this tour is a must see! • Cover more ground, pedal as much or as little as you like. • Learn the best kept secrets of New Orleans. • Get an Intimate up-close look at NOLA, visiting areas most people will never experience. • Visit the historical heart of New Orleans, centuries old neighborhoods, the birthplace of jazz, an above ground cemetery and much more.

Take a stroll back in time on this unique 90 minute walking tour of the French Quarter. The teacher-led Creole Kids Tour leads elementary aged kids (and their adults) through 6 blocks of the French Quarter explaining who lived here, why they lived here, and what life was like for kids living here in the 19th century. Kids will see pictures of the past, hold artifacts from the past, and reenact a moment in time. Attending adults will walk away with a better understanding of the city- and some very happy kids! Adults are encouraged to participate or to kick back and let their kids lead the show.

We want to share with you the New Orleans that made us who we are, as we bike through the historic and colorful neighborhoods of the Marigny, By water and St Roch. It's not just the beauty of the streets, it's the stories they tell us, and we share with you. The street parades, the music, the food, the culture of inclusiveness, the creativity we can all be part of and the art we are surrounded by is no fluke, it is the product of the 300 years of history and culture that came before us. and these are what we will talk about at the many stops along the way. Our tours are for any age, we cater our stories to each groups interests. The rifing is easy on flat and quiet streets, We bike slow, we bike happy, we wave to traffic and we stop to talk. That is what we would be doing if our company did not exist, so that is what we do since it does. Feel Free to ask us anything, we are always here for you with advice for your trip, both before and after your tour. Thanks, Jeff and Danny

On this 5 1/2-hour food tour of Treme, the French Quarter and beyond, we will visit neighborhood restaurants, food shops and much more to discover the roots of Creole cuisine and meet the people in the city’s kitchens who are upholding its traditions, by the spoonful.

SEMI-PRIVATE - Just 9 People or Less! Indulge in an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Get out of the French Quarter and join us in Uptown to experience where -- and what -- locals eat in New Orleans. Every stop on this culinary journey is designed to surprise and delight your taste buds. You'll learn the difference between Creole and Cajun, and witness firsthand how our food is a radiant expression of our people and culture. This is more than a tour; it's a FULL MEAL with the opportunity to eat like a local and truly understand why New Orleans is a haven for food lovers around the world. Be sure to come hungry!

Secret and eclectic fare from New Orleans that a casual traveler may miss mixed with essential local daily cuisine. We will enrich your knowledge of the history of the Big Easy as well as your tongue. I hope you are ready for a big bite and plenty of laughs on this exciting culinary journey.

Discover the Romance and Flavors of New Orleans on a Food and History Tour with a Local Guide. Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. Close to the St. Charles streetcar, you'll meet your host Michelle at Lafayette Cemetery and discuss the history with her. Then it's on to the food at the next 3 stops! Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of the Italian and Creole roots of the city. Next stop, Dat Dog for sausages like alligator, crawfish and duck (with vegetarian and vegan options available!). You'll finish with a Creole dessert: learn the history of chicory over cafe au lait and delicious filled beignets! • Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of Italian and Creole roots • See the above-ground tombs New Orleans is known for and learn the city's unique traditions! • More traditional pork and vegetarian/vegan options available • Hosted by a New Orleans native guide