New Orleans: Garden District Beignet & Donut Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Classic powdered sugar beignets to start
- Some of the best donuts in NOLA
- Seasonal and creative beignet flavors
- Walk Magazine Street and the Garden District
Full description
We’ll start with the classic. Your first stop features traditional New Orleans-style beignets, served warm and generously covered in powdered sugar. It’s the perfect introduction to this beloved local treat and a delicious way to begin our walk through the city.
From there, we’ll set off along Magazine Street, taking in colorful murals, historic architecture, independent businesses, and the unmistakable character of the neighborhood. Our second stop brings a change of pace with some of the best donuts in NOLA. Expect creative flavors and deliciously fresh donuts that showcase a more modern side of the city’s sweet scene.
As we continue exploring, your guide will share stories about New Orleans history, food, culture, and the people who have helped shape this fascinating part of the city.
At our third stop, it’s back to beignets, but this time with a creative twist. This stop typically features a seasonal variety incorporating fruit, jam, toppings, or other flavors. The exact selection changes throughout the year, making it a fun surprise and a delicious contrast to the traditional powdered sugar beignets that started the tour.
Our walk continues through the Garden District, where tree-lined streets, colorful homes, and beautiful architecture provide the backdrop for our sweet adventure. You’ll experience a side of New Orleans that feels distinctly different from the French Quarter while still being packed with the history, personality, and flavors that make the city so special.
For our fourth and final stop, we’ll enjoy one more creative take on the beignet. Expect indulgent varieties featuring flavors such as chocolate, pistachio, or another delicious combination.
Come hungry and ready to explore. This family-friendly walking tour combines classic beignets, creative flavors, incredible donuts, New Orleans history, Garden District sights, local culture, and plenty of fun into one unforgettable Magazine Street experience.
Included / Excluded
- Local guide
- Donut and sweet treat tastings at each stop
- History of the area
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Start Location
PJ's Coffee, 2140 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States
Important information
Know before you book
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
Know before you go
- Please wear comfortable shoes and clothing
- This tour will take place rain or shine
- Please let us know if you have any food allergies we should be aware of.
- As much as we love pets, pets are not allowed on the tour.
Cancellation policy
Up to 24 hours before the beginning of the activity: full refund Less than 24 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: no refund
Reviews
The tour was quite long and it was difficult to keep the kids engaged. The donut store was the best stop where we got to choose a donut. At the rest of the stops the food items were pre ordered and we didn’t get a choice which was a bit disappointing. I was also unhappy that the tour ended at a different location to the starting point - we were handed a map and had to find our own way back. Having never been to Cork before, this wasn’t particularly easy and we had to run to catch our train back to Cobh.
It was a pleasant tour our guides new the area very well
Kat was a great guide. The donuts were delicious and she also included a lot of history of Toronto. The walk was an easy pace and gave us time to prepare for the next round. She provided us with other places to taste Toronto food and there was time to grab some of that food too. We loved the tour and would highly recommend it to anyone visiting Toronto!
