Food Tour - Garden District Food and Cemetery Tour

Name: Food Tour - Garden District Food and Cemetery Tour
Brand: Cozymeal
SKU: 12179
Price: 95 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

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Explore the lavish and delicious wonders of New Orleans' Garden District.

Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. Close to the St. Charles streetcar, we will meet at Lafayette Cemetery to tour one of the oldest cemeteries in New Orleans. See the above-ground tombs New Orleans is known for and learn our unique traditions!

(PLEASE NOTE: The cemetery is currently closed for repairs. During this time, we'll still be able to see into the cemetery and discuss the history. I supplement the walking tour to see some of the mansions and historic homes the Garden District is known for.)

Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of our Italian and Creole roots. The next stop is Dat Dog for sausages like alligator, crawfish and duck. (Traditional pork and vegan options are available!) We will finish with a Creole dessert and learn the history of chicory over café au lait and filled beignets. You'll have history fun while learning about our lingo, traditions and architecture.

All curated food, cocktails, beer, taxes and tip are included in your ticket so you can sit back and relax! Will accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions if told in advance. Menu above and food stops are subject to availability.

Meeting location: The corner of Coliseum St. and Washington Ave.
Tour is all weather, wear comfy walking shoes and bring a face mask.
All stops are family-friendly. The tour is recommended for ages 11 and up.
To attend the tour, first check the local mandates for current COVID-19 requirements concerning restaurants, bars and shops in New Orleans.

Dietary restrictions and vegetarians accommodated

Fried Eggplant Napoleon

With Gulf shrimp in a Creole cream sauce

Cajun and Creole Specialty Sausages

With pork, alligator, crawfish and duck

Stuffed Beignets and Café au Lait

With seasonal fillings and New Orleans chicory coffee or tea

Please note that the served food & drinks can sometimes change due to seasonality. Also, food tour menus cannot be modified to adapt to most dietary restrictions.

Minimum Guests 2
Maximum Guests 10
Food Stops 3
Approximate Duration 3 hours
Labels City Tours, Walking Food Tours

Cozymeal guest reviews for this experience

Barbara

25 Feb 2022

Wow, this was such a great tour. Michelle is so knowledgeable and made this a special day. It is a much better reflection of the real New Orleans than the touristy French Quarter.

Lauren

10 Sep 2019

I had an incredible time learning about New Orleans' history while enjoying amazing local fare. What a great tour!

Guest reviews for Guide Michelle or Local Guide

Courtney

11 Sep 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Michelle really connected with us and taught us useful information. The places she selected for us to eat were fantastic. I wouldn't have eaten some of the items on my own, but I'm really glad she had us try them! Definitely a unique experience and worth the price. Would highly recommend!

Salome

11 Sep 2019

We had so much fun! Michelle showed us around an area of New Orleans that we didn’t know anything about. She had so much knowledge on local spots and we loved all her suggestions for things to do. Definitely a must if you’re coming to New Orleans!

Amy

11 Sep 2019

It was a wonderful experience from the perspective of a local, and we really got to know each other! Michelle was so much fun and by the end of the day we were basically just a group of friends hanging out, more than just a tour guide leading a group of tourists. Awesome experience!

Melissa

11 Sep 2019

What an amazing experience! Michelle was a phenomenal guide and thought of every detail. The food and spirits were delicious and we felt like we were able to see things and go places we never would have known existed. Highly Recommend!

Kira

11 Sep 2019

This was by far the best part of our trip to New Orleans. Michelle shared history and culture beyond the touristy parts of NOLA. She was personable and easy going; honestly it felt like hanging out with an old friend for the afternoon. The po-boys were legit amazing. She exposed us to a variety of local places that we never would have seen if not for her. It was so so much fun!

Carllie

11 Sep 2019

Michelle was the absolute best! We went on many different tours through out the weekend while we were there, and Michelle's tour was our favorite. He knowledge of location goes above and beyond. You always hear people say, "yea I am from around here." but Michelle truly was. She showed us her families tomb at the end of the tour in the cemetery, and the neighborhoods were stunning that we walked through. Food choices were scrumptious too.

Miranda

11 Sep 2019

This was such an amazing tour! We felt like we were in a casual setting, with Michelle being a friend showing us her city and things she loves. It was a great experience, filled with a ton of delicious food and awesome history and information on Nola culture! We would definitely recommend this and would do it again!

Alyssa

11 Sep 2019

My boyfriend and I were the only two on the tour the day we went. It felt like a group of friends out for a few hours just exploring. She was very helpful in answering any questions we had! We loved everything from the cemetery tour to all the places she took us to eat. We would have never stopped in if we hadn’t been with her. Everything we ate was wonderful, I think the kicker was the homemade sausage place. My boyfriend loved it so much we went back after our tour a few days later to try some different ones. She pointed out a few shops to check out after we were done with the tour and we actually got a lot of stuff from local artists! I’m honestly glad it was just the 3 of us I felt really relaxed and had a wonderful time. I hope the next time we’re in town we can do her other microbrewery tour!

Jason

11 Sep 2019

We had an awesome experience with Michelle. She knew so much of the local history and the local experience that we would have never been able to replicate on our own. She didn’t try to rush anything and she made us feel very comfortable. We thought it was an excellent value and certainly do another one of her tours the next time we come down.

Cordelia

11 Sep 2019

Michelle made our first NOLA experience unforgettable. It was truly one of the best decisions we made when planning our trip. We have recommended the food tour with Michelle to friends and family who may visit NOLA in the future. We hope to hang out with Michelle again. Her enthusiasm and cultural vibe was a special treat for us to experience. We thank her for making our vacation fun and educational.