Lower Garden District Food Tour

Experience the Best of New Orleans' Lower Garden District

Explore one of New Orleans' most charming neighborhoods on this three-hour guided walking food tour through the historic Lower Garden District.

Discover award-winning restaurants, neighborhood favorites, and hidden culinary gems while strolling beneath beautiful oak trees and past magnificent 19th-century mansions. Along the way, your local guide shares fascinating stories about the neighborhood's history, architecture, culture, and vibrant food scene.

You'll enjoy approximately five generous food tastings from locally owned restaurants—enough food for lunch for most guests.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

🍽️ Approximately 5 Generous Food Tastings

🚶 3-Hour Guided Walking Food Tour

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Small Public Tour Groups

🥖 Enough Food for Lunch

🏡 Historic Lower Garden District

🎙️ Local Expert Guide

🌳 Beautiful Oak-Lined Streets & Mansions

🏆 Award-Winning Restaurants

🚫 No Waiting in Long Lines

WHAT YOU'LL TASTE

The Lower Garden District has become one of New Orleans' hottest dining destinations, blending classic Louisiana flavors with creative modern cuisine.

Depending on the day and availability, tastings may include:

🥪 Turkey & the Wolf's Famous Fried Bologna Sandwich

🥟 Korean Beef Mandoo & Traditional Banchan

🥪 Hot Pastrami on Rye from Stein's Deli

🌮 Creole-Inspired Pork Taco

🍫 Artisan Bean-to-Bar Chocolate Bonbons

Restaurant locations and tastings are subject to change to ensure the freshest experience each day.

We can accommodate most vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets with advance notice. If you'd like to know the exact foods currently being served or have questions about dietary accommodations, please contact us at [email protected] before booking.

NEIGHBORHOOD HIGHLIGHTS

As you stroll through the Lower Garden District, your guide will share stories about the people, architecture, and history that transformed this neighborhood into one of New Orleans' most desirable areas.

Along the way you'll discover:

Historic Magazine Street
Beautiful Antebellum Mansions
The Lower Garden District
Historic Live Oak Trees
Celebrity Homes
Local Architecture
Hidden Neighborhood Gems

PERFECT FOR

Food Lovers
First-Time Visitors
Couples
Families
Locals
Small & Large Private Groups

WHAT'S INCLUDED

✅ Approximately Five Food Tastings

✅ Professional Local Tour Guide

✅ Fascinating Neighborhood History

✅ Local Restaurant Recommendations

✅ Enough Food for Lunch

✅ Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Accommodations (with advance notice)

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED

❌ Alcoholic Beverages (Guests are welcome to purchase beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, or other beverages directly from participating restaurants where available.)

❌ Guide Gratuity

❌ Transportation to the Meeting Location

MEETING LOCATION

739 Jackson Avenue, New Orleans, LA

(Outside Turkey and the Wolf.)

Your exact meeting location, directions, and guide information will be included in your confirmation email immediately after booking.

WHY THE LOWER GARDEN DISTRICT?

The Lower Garden District offers a completely different side of New Orleans than the French Quarter. Here you'll discover picturesque streets lined with grand historic homes, award-winning neighborhood restaurants, and one of the city's most exciting culinary scenes.

This vibrant neighborhood blends Southern history with modern creativity, making it the perfect place to experience both classic New Orleans flavors and innovative local cuisine. Whether you're visiting for the first time or returning to explore beyond the French Quarter, this tour offers an unforgettable taste of one of New Orleans' favorite neighborhoods.