New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Walking Tour
by Doctor Gumbo Tours
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This walking tour in New Orleans lasts about four hours and visits up to six locations focused on Louisiana food and cocktails. The tour starts in the French Quarter at the award-winning Red Fish Grill with an alligator sausage and seafood gumbo dish paired with a Cat 5 Hurricane cocktail. This stop covers Louisiana's pre-colonial and colonial history and lasts about 35 minutes. The group then walks four blocks to Pepper Palace to taste various hot sauces, BBQ sauces, wing sauces, salsas, and dry rubs, with each participant receiving a free bottle of Louisiana hot sauce. Later, there is a seated stop at the historic Napoleon House restaurant, where guests enjoy a Muffuletta sandwich, a Pimm's Cup cocktail, and chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya while learning about 19th-century immigrant influences on local cuisine. Next, the tour passes Bourbon Street before stopping at Leah’s Pralines, a family-owned candy store, to sample traditional pralines and bacon pecan brittle. Then, the group moves to Cane & Table on Decatur Street, a James Beard Award-nominated venue, to try fried plantains with lime crema and salsa macha alongside a classic daiquiri made with Caribbean white rum, fresh lime, and sugar. Along the route, the tour passes Jackson Square and Royal Street but does not stop at these landmarks. The tour includes beverages and lunch and offers a vegetarian option if requested during booking. All venues may change depending on availability.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter
The walking tour starts inside Red Fish Grill in New Orleans' French Quarter. The first tasting includes Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo paired with the Cat 5 Hurricane cocktail. This segment covers Louisiana's pre-colonial and colonial history and lasts about 35 minutes.
Pepper Palace
Four blocks away is Pepper Palace, where the Cajun influence is discussed. Guests sample unlimited varieties of hot sauces, BBQ sauces, Buffalo Wings sauces, salsas, and dry rubs. Each tour participant also receives a complimentary bottle of Louisiana-style hot sauce.
Napoleon House
The fourth stop offers a seated experience at Napoleon House, known for Muffulettas and Pimm's Cup cocktails. Guests enjoy both along with Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya. The guide explains these dishes and 19th century immigrant patterns that influenced Louisiana cuisine.
Bourbon Street
Walking past Bourbon Street and four blocks up leads to Leah’s Pralines, a third-generation family-owned candy store. Visitors sample traditional pralines and the store’s distinctive Bacon Pecan Brittle.
Decatur Street
Next is Cane & Table, nominated for a James Beard Award. The focus is on rustic colonial cuisine and rum drinks. Tastings include fried plantains with lime crema and salsa macha, plus a classic daiquiri made with Caribbean white rum, fresh lime, and sugar.
Jackson Square
The tour continues with a walk past the well-known Jackson Square during the food tour.
Royal Street
The final segment involves strolling past the shops located on Royal Street.
Meeting point
Please enter Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon St) and check in with host/hostess stand.
End point
The tour ends inside Cane & Table Restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Walking Tour
by Doctor Gumbo Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$320Overview
This walking tour in New Orleans lasts about four hours and visits up to six locations focused on Louisiana food and cocktails. The tour starts in the French Quarter at the award-winning Red Fish Grill with an alligator sausage and seafood gumbo dish paired with a Cat 5 Hurricane cocktail. This stop covers Louisiana's pre-colonial and colonial history and lasts about 35 minutes. The group then walks four blocks to Pepper Palace to taste various hot sauces, BBQ sauces, wing sauces, salsas, and dry rubs, with each participant receiving a free bottle of Louisiana hot sauce. Later, there is a seated stop at the historic Napoleon House restaurant, where guests enjoy a Muffuletta sandwich, a Pimm's Cup cocktail, and chicken and andouille sausage jambalaya while learning about 19th-century immigrant influences on local cuisine. Next, the tour passes Bourbon Street before stopping at Leah’s Pralines, a family-owned candy store, to sample traditional pralines and bacon pecan brittle. Then, the group moves to Cane & Table on Decatur Street, a James Beard Award-nominated venue, to try fried plantains with lime crema and salsa macha alongside a classic daiquiri made with Caribbean white rum, fresh lime, and sugar. Along the route, the tour passes Jackson Square and Royal Street but does not stop at these landmarks. The tour includes beverages and lunch and offers a vegetarian option if requested during booking. All venues may change depending on availability.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
French Quarter
The walking tour starts inside Red Fish Grill in New Orleans' French Quarter. The first tasting includes Alligator Sausage & Seafood Gumbo paired with the Cat 5 Hurricane cocktail. This segment covers Louisiana's pre-colonial and colonial history and lasts about 35 minutes.
Pepper Palace
Four blocks away is Pepper Palace, where the Cajun influence is discussed. Guests sample unlimited varieties of hot sauces, BBQ sauces, Buffalo Wings sauces, salsas, and dry rubs. Each tour participant also receives a complimentary bottle of Louisiana-style hot sauce.
Napoleon House
The fourth stop offers a seated experience at Napoleon House, known for Muffulettas and Pimm's Cup cocktails. Guests enjoy both along with Chicken and Andouille Sausage Jambalaya. The guide explains these dishes and 19th century immigrant patterns that influenced Louisiana cuisine.
Bourbon Street
Walking past Bourbon Street and four blocks up leads to Leah’s Pralines, a third-generation family-owned candy store. Visitors sample traditional pralines and the store’s distinctive Bacon Pecan Brittle.
Decatur Street
Next is Cane & Table, nominated for a James Beard Award. The focus is on rustic colonial cuisine and rum drinks. Tastings include fried plantains with lime crema and salsa macha, plus a classic daiquiri made with Caribbean white rum, fresh lime, and sugar.
Jackson Square
The tour continues with a walk past the well-known Jackson Square during the food tour.
Royal Street
The final segment involves strolling past the shops located on Royal Street.
Meeting point
Please enter Red Fish Grill (115 Bourbon St) and check in with host/hostess stand.
End point
The tour ends inside Cane & Table Restaurant.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.