Eat Like A Local – New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour
On this walking tour, explore the history of the cemetery & neighborhood, check out local shops on Magazine Street & visit three food stops that highlight Cajun and Creole flavors, history, lingo, traditions, architecture and history
Use Promo Code BookNola for 10$ off!
All ages welcome.
Duration
3.5 hours
About
- neighborhood history tour
- three restaurant stops, incl. all food, drinks, tax & tips
- great local, small biz shopping
Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this area is the romance of New Orleans. On this walking tour, explore the history of the cemetery & neighborhood, check out local shops on Magazine Street & visit three food stops that highlight Cajun and Creole flavors and history. During walks between stops, learn our lingo, traditions, architecture and have history fun. All curated food, cocktails/beer, taxes & tip are included in your ticket so you can sit back and relax! – PLEASE NOTE: currently, the cemetery is closed for repairs- during this time, we’ll still be able to see into the cemetery and discuss the history.
Other things to note:
- Tour is all weather, wear comfy walking shoes
- Stops are kid-friendly, recommended for ages 11+
- Most dietary restrictions/allergies can be accommodated if mentioned in advance
- Check local mandates for current Covid requirements at ready.nola.gov: Failure to provide these at the tour will be considered an non-refundable cancellation since stops can deny entry.
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