The Premier New Orleans Food Tour

duration: 3 Hours meeting_point: Market Cafe, 1000 Decatur, next to the golden statue of Joan of Arc description: #About

We welcome you to our beautiful and unique city! And to our must-do New Orleans food tour, where we feature some of the best food in town.

Prepare yourself for a great afternoon full of delicious food, fascinating history, local culture, meeting new people - and FUN!

Meet your guide at Market Cafe, 1000 Decatur (by the golden statue of Joan of Arc), at 12:45. You will be greeted by one of our good-looking and brainy guides, who will get to know you and introduce themselves.

There you will enjoy a slice of the Sicilian Muffaletta sandwich, a real New Orleans favorite ~ before you are whisked off to the next dining pleasure. You will enjoy multiple local dishes as we make our way through the old French Quarter, and include with a delicious dessert - the Creole Praline!

Along the way you will learn the historic difference between Cajun and Creole cuisine, and how they developed since our founding by the French in 1718.

what_is_included: How much food is served on the tour? What sort of food will I be sampling?

You will be full when you finish the tour! You will enjoy both Creole cuisine and Cajun cooking, and learn the difference between the two. The food you will enjoy includes four of our local and historical dishes. Examples are Crawfish Etoufee, Duck and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, the Muffaletta sandwich and spicy Creole Jambalaya. (Items are subject to change.) You will also enjoy a delicious dessert, the Creole Pecan Praline. You will learn the history and culture of our fascinating, quirky city.

Are beverages provided?

Ice water is served at each stop on the tour. Soft drinks and adult beverages are available for purchase. what_is_not_included: - Other than ice water, beverages and cocktails are not provided, but are available for purchase. Just tell your guide.

• Gratuity for tour guides is not included, but if your tour guide did a great job, they would certainly appreciate it! itinerary: 1:00 - 1:45 Meet and greet your enthusiastic guide at Market Cafe, 1000 Decatur, (by the golden statue of Joan of Arc.) There you will enjoy a delicious slice of the historic Sicilian Muffaletta. Your guide will tell you the history of the Sicilians and the old French Market.

1:45 - 2:30 You will then stroll to Pierre Maspero's Exchange on Chartres Street, where you will savor a cup of tasty Crawfish Etouffee, and admire the quaint architecture. Your guide will explain the difference between Creole and Cajun dishes.

2:30 - 3:15 Next, you will visit Creole Cookery, where you will enjoy perfectly spiced Creole Jambalaya. The beautiful old courtyard with its bubbling fountain is not to be missed!

3:15 - 4:00 The elegant and historic restaurant, Tujague's is our final stop. There you will enjoy the fabulous ambiance as you savor their tasty roast beef slider.

Oh, and you will also stop by Aunt Sally's for a delicious Creole Pecan Praline!

highlights: One of our clients said it better than I ever could, so let me just tell you what he had to say: "A tour with the New Orleans Premier Food Tour is so much more than just eating different things! I'm a foodie tour junkie, and it's the first thing I do when I travel. Not only do you get to try amazing food, but you get the history and culture behind it. You make friends with the guide and others on the tour. You get an orientation of a particular neighborhood. You get great recommendations of things to do, and places to see for the rest of your trip. At face value you're just eating at different places, but there's oh so much more to it. Definitely take the tour!" check_in_details: Meet your welcoming guide at Market Cafe, 1000 Decatur, at 12:45. what_to_bring: - Comfortable Walking shoes - Oh, and bringing an umbrella is always a good idea :) extras: Soft drinks and adult beverages are available for purchase at each restaurant. Just let your tour guide know what you would like to order. faqs: If I am bringing an infant/very young child, do I need to purchase a ticket for them?

If the child shares food with an adult, there is no need to purchase a separate ticket.

What about dietary restrictions?

We are happy to accommodate any dietary restrictions, and we are the ONLY food tour in New Orleans that does this! Please list the name and restriction in the space provided when you book.

Do we just walk around and sample food?

Heck no! Prepare yourself for a great afternoon! First of all, our guides are good-looking and brainy. On our NOLA food tour, they will regale you with stories about the rich history of the quaint, old French Quarter. You will see marvelous architecture, dating back over 200 years. All questions will be answered. Bring yours!

Your guide will also impart stories about the historic pathways of our local food ... from France, Spain, Sicily, Africa, the Caribbean, Acadia ... and how they evolved into today's dishes.

How much walking is included?

The blocks in the French Quarter are short, (having been laid out in 1718), and the restaurants are in pretty close proximity. That being said, wear comfortable shoes. Oh, and bringing an umbrella is always a good idea.

Are stairs involved?

Yes

Is the tour wheelchair or stroller accessible? Yes, the tour is accessible to strollers.

What if it rains?

Tours run rain or shine. However, if the weather is really extreme, the company reserves the right to cancel the tour. You will be notified at least two hours before tour time if this should occur. Hopefully, you can reschedule the tour, but if not, a refund will be made.

Can I bring my dog?

We love dogs! But alas, the restaurants do not. Pets are not allowed in restaurants with the exception of guide dogs. Emotional support dogs are not allowed.

What does the tour offer to the native New Orleanian?

We like to say, "Come 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.

Also, your tour guide is a gold mine of information, who will be happy to answer any and all questions. We look forward to welcoming you!