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The Creole Connection: Gumbo and Beyond in New Orleans
6 hours
Max 7 people
New Orleans, USA
About this activity
On this food tour of New Orleans we visit neighborhood restaurants, food shops and much more to discover the roots of Creole cuisine and meet the people in the city’s kitchens who are upholding its traditions, by the spoonful.
Highlights
- Tasting of delicious homemade gumbo
- Visit French Quarter and Treme neighborhoods
- Varied food specialties at emblematic eateries
Full description
On this tour, we’ll set off in search of New Orleans’s and Creole vivid culture, complex mix of African, Native American, Haitian and European influences, using the city’s incomparable cuisine as our guide and its historic neighborhoods, the French Quarter and Treme, as our stage. Along the way we’ll see monuments and meet members of the community who bring the rich history of this city to life.
We’ll begin in the city’s oldest food marketplace with coffee and a sweet. According to the season, we may have a fresh oyster or boudin before trying an Italian-Creole sandwich, the muffaletta. Our feast continues with a locally-beloved grab-and-go street snack followed by New Orleans-style ramen. Then we'll have an unmissable cup of gumbo at a neighborhood institution and we'll pop into a corner grocery that also operated a recording studio. Finally, we’ll stop by an artisanal sausage-maker and end with something sweet, be it a homemade praline or a refreshing snoball.
We’ll begin in the city’s oldest food marketplace with coffee and a sweet. According to the season, we may have a fresh oyster or boudin before trying an Italian-Creole sandwich, the muffaletta. Our feast continues with a locally-beloved grab-and-go street snack followed by New Orleans-style ramen. Then we'll have an unmissable cup of gumbo at a neighborhood institution and we'll pop into a corner grocery that also operated a recording studio. Finally, we’ll stop by an artisanal sausage-maker and end with something sweet, be it a homemade praline or a refreshing snoball.
Included / Excluded
- All food consumed on the walk – more than a dozen different edible specialties
- Culinary Backstreets Guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting point
Start Location
French Market, North Peters Street, New Orleans, LA, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- The tour is conducted in English; proficiency is recommended.
- Some stops may not be suitable for individuals with mobility impairments due to stairs and uneven terrain.
- The tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather conditions.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes for the cobblestone streets.
- Bring a light jacket or sweater as evenings can be cool.
- Ensure you have a valid ID if you plan to participate in wine tasting.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts
More than one week before the beginning of the activity: 90% Refund Less than one week before the beginning of the activity: 50% Refund Less than 72 hours before the beginning of the activity or no-show: No Refund