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The BEST New Orleans Food Tour
Venture off the eaten path and dine like a local!
New Orleanians LOVE food, but they rarely go to the French Quarter to eat. Why? Because many of the best restaurants are located right in our neighborhoods!
One such foodie paradise for locals is Magazine Street. Join us as we eat our way through part of the famed Garden District, a vibrant neighborhood in Uptown, where locals of all ages come together to shop, sip, and sup in true New Orleanian fashion.
No gumbo here—let us treat you to New Orleans-style food most visitors don’t think to order on their own. Your meal will include 4 different savory restaurants for a total of 6 menu items, each specifically selected for its historical or cultural significance to New Orleans (as well as its great flavor)! Our 5th stop will delight your sweet tooth with a delicious dessert!
Only 9 spots available per tour! Ticket includes a full meal (5 restaurants, 7+ food items — this is not a “tasting” tour!), pint of local beer or soda, and all associated restaurant costs.
This New Orleans food tour walk covers 1/2 mile and will be held rain or shine. This tour does not accommodate vegan, low or gluten-free, kosher, or reduced sodium dietary restrictions. This tour may not be a good fit for diets which prohibit both seafood and pork, since many dishes contain one or the other. A minimum of 2 people are required for this tour to run (may be booked separately).
Where Do We Meet?
Meeting Location: We will meet just outside of Mahoney’s Po-Boy’s Magazine Street location at 3454 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Look for your guide in our NO Secrets bright blue polo shirt when you arrive.
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Of course! All of our guides are more than happy to share ideas for activities, make restaurant recommendations, anything you like – just ask! If you’re currently planning a trip to New Orleans, check out this travel guide for helpful travel information, too!
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While most dishes offer substitutions for vegetarians and pescatarians, we cannot accommodate vegan, gluten-free, kosher, or low salt diets.
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On this tour, you will walk approximately half a mile.
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While we can accommodate those who can’t eat shellfish, this tour may not be good for those with a severe shellfish allergy. Please give us a call to discuss the allergy before booking.
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This tour is not suitable for children under six years old. In addition, there are restaurants which can be quite packed and difficult for a stroller. Depending on the preferred tour date, we may be able to accommodate younger children and strollers on a private tour (please contact us for details).
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Not at all! This is not a “tasting” tour –– it’s an “eating” tour! You’ll have an entire meal by the time the tour is done. The most quoted line at the end is “I need a nap!”
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At one stop, we will pair the food with a particular beer (or soda for those not interested in beer). Alcoholic beverages are not included at the other stops, although we will make recommendations if you’d like to purchase additional drinks on your own! Tap water will be provided at each stop.
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We will meet just outside of Mahoney’s Po-Boy’s Magazine Street location at 3454 Magazine Street, New Orleans, LA 70115. Look for your guide in our NO Secrets bright blue polo shirt when you arrive.
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Our tours run rain or shine; please bring an umbrella or poncho in order to stay dry during the tour. If the weather is severe enough that it poses a danger, we will call you to explain our decision and discuss alternatives (this is why it’s very important to list a good cell phone number when booking online!). If we cancel a tour because of severe weather, all guests will be given a full refund.
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The typical menu includes beef, pork, seafood/shellfish, and vegetables. Because we love anticipation (and because the tour may change on a given day due to restaurant closures/changes), we do not release where we go or what we eat –– except to say that it’s all wonderful!
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This tour will max out at 9 guests. We pride ourselves on small group sizes so you’ll never be a part of one of those massive tour groups!
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Children 12 and under who share portions with their parents will be $39. If your child is a big eater, you may want to consider buying a full-priced ticket.