Susan was a delightful tour guide! We learned a lot along the way while trying out some delicious staples and exploring. 10/10 would tour with Susan and the Destination Kitchen organization again! read more

New Fantastic Walking Tour! Loved this tour! It was the perfect mix of fun stories, real New Orleans history, and delicious food tastings along the way. The guide, Susan, was engaging, knowledgeable, and made every stop, whether a landmark or a bite, interesting. I learned so much and had a great time exploring (and eating!) my way through the city. My highlight was the muffuletta sandwich from Central Grocery Company at 923 Decatur which was shocking due to my aversion to olives. Who knew I would adore an olive sandwich! That is the wonderful thing about a food tour, introducing you to foods you might never have ever tried. Highly recommend! read more

Was in town for a conference and didn't have much time so opted for this foodie tour. I did not regret it! We had so much fun, and got to try a variety of things I wouldn't have had time to otherwise. Katie, our tour guide was super knowledgeable and very friendly. We had stops for beignets, muffuletta, gator, gumbo, shrimp po'boys and pralines. At every stop where were options for water and restrooms, and places to sit. Be sure to wear your walking shoes, it takes the full 3 hours! All in all, this tour was one of our highlights of our trip. Would definitely recommend!! read more

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My sister booked this tour as part of a fun birthday weekend for me in New Orleans, and unfortunately it ended up being one of the most uncomfortable experiences of the trip. From the very beginning, our guide, Jack, made me feel singled out. Before the tour even started, I tried twice to introduce myself and ask a question while standing with the rest of the group, and both times I was ignored. After being ignored twice before the tour even started, I decided not to mention that I was there celebrating my birthday because, at that point, I already felt uncomfortable and unwelcome. As the tour went on, there were multiple interactions that, taken individually, maybe could have been brushed off - but together created a pattern that was hard to ignore. When cookies were handed out to the group, everyone received theirs directly except me - mine was handed to my sister. Later, at one of the food stops, while presenting a large sandwich to the group, Jack brought it to me and commented that I should "remember I can't eat it all" and would need to share - despite the fact that I hadn't even finished several of the previous tastings. Later, while I was eating, he leaned in to ask how I liked the sandwich, and I literally watched spit land on the rest of my food. At that point, I couldn't finish it. At the final stop, the same pattern continued - items were again handed to my sister instead of directly to me, followed by another comment directed at me about how "a little goes a long way." After the rest of the group had left, I privately and respectfully told Jack that some of his comments and behavior toward me had felt hurtful and insensitive. He said he had no idea what I was talking about. But as I was walking away, his final comment was: "I don't even think you're that fat." That statement alone confirmed for me that I wasn't imagining what had happened. The food itself was good, but I never got the chance to actually enjoy the experience because I spent most of the tour feeling uncomfortable, singled out, and embarrassed. I'm leaving this review not to attack anyone, but because no guest should walk away from what's supposed to be a fun food experience feeling that way. read more

Fantastic experience! Susan our tour guide was amazing. So much knowledge and what a great human! While we casually explored the city tasting great bites along the way , she shared history, culture and the culinary evolution of NOLA. I highly recommend this tour and be sure to ask for Susan! read more

Great tour and an excellent tour guide. The food options were fantastic. The sights were great. The tour guide, Susan, was amazing. read more

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My husband and I enjoyed this tour immensely. It was actually two separate experiences and well worth the $$ and 5.5 hours of time investment during our visit to the French Quarter. Our guide for the walking food tour--Susan--was excellent! We had 11 people in our group and she paced the time between food items and walking so very well. Each of our 6 items were authentic NOLA cuisine. Susan also explained the background for the foods we ate including Cajan, Creole, Gumbo... it was very educational. Glad this tour was early in our visit to the city as she gave us restaurant suggestions for elsewhere, outside of the French Quarter. The second portion of the tour was held at the New Orleans School of Cooking. In a 2-hour timeframe, Chef Eric prepared traditional Gumbo, Jambalaya, and Pralines. WOW! Even though we had tried gumbo during the walking tour, this gumbo was a slightly different version and it was outstanding!!! Even with that said, the jambalaya was even better. Chef Eric was so entertaining while he prepared the food. Highly recommend! read more

This food tour was so amazing!! Jack was our tour guide and his passion for New Orleans and knowledge of the history made this tour AMAZING! So much better than we could have planned!!! read more

Very informative Susan was a great host. We learned a lot about the food and history of New Orleans

Amazing!!! If you're a first timer, definitely do this tour. You will learn so much about the city and the food & how it originated. Susan was amazing & so upbeat. ​​​​ read more

This was my favorite tour in the quarter-trying small bites of all the food is the way to go because there is no way you can get it all in one trip! Everything was great and our guide Susan was so incredible! So much good info and history. And she gave us so many great recommendations. You can't skip this tour! read more

Food tastings were great - loved every one. Susan was a great and knowledgeable guide - very kind and gracious to everyone.

Susan was the best! We enjoyed all of the food and learning about NOLA! THANK YOU!!!!

Informative and tasty tour. Our guide, Susan, took us through the history of some New Orleans classics (beignet, po boy, muffuletta, gumbo) and introduced us to a couple of unfamiliar items as well (alligator sausage anyone?) Her love of the city was infectious and we had a great time. read more

Susan is a superb tour guide for the Destination Kitchen New Orleans French Quarter Walking Food Tour. All the food we savored are good. Our favorites: Calas and Beignet, Muffuletta, Po' Boy. Certainly fun and enjoyable! read more

This food tour exceeded my expectations. Our tour guide Susan was very knowledgeable, super kind, humble and personable. My favorite part about her is the locals clearly know her and love her. read more

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We went on a French Quarter small-group cocktail and foodie tour with Nate on a Wednesday night, and as always, doing a food tour in a new city was the perfect way to explore--walking the streets, learning the history, and of course, eating great food. My husband and I have done quite a few food tours, and this one definitely had the most food. And drinks? They were solid too! What really stood out was that the stops weren't the tourist traps. They introduced us to lesser-known restaurants and bars, one of which we even went back to later because it was just that good. Food tours can be hit or miss depending on the group dynamic, and there were definitely some people who weren't thrilled that it wasn't a private tour for just them. But let's just say--after a few full-sized cocktails, the mood shifted real fast. Our guide, Nate, was friendly and informative and did a great job of corralling us all. Overall, if you're in New Orleans, Destination Kitchen's food tour with Nate is absolutely worth it--especially if you want hefty portions and real drinks, not just tiny samples. read more

Don't miss this tour. Eat your way through the amazing history of New Orleans cuisine. Everything was delicious, and our tour guide, Susan, did a fantastic job of adding local color. You'll love every moment as you explore and enjoy. read more

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Susan was awesome! We had a great time and learned a lot about the food and history of food in New Orleans

Susan was a very knowledgeable guide. She was friendly professional answered all questions kept to the schedule and gave us a ton of historical background on everything we were seeing and eating. It was a truly wonderful experience for a first time visitor to New Orleans!! read more

We took two amazing tours with destination kitchen. Monday March 3rd with Laren who is personable and knowledgeable. Exceptional tour of gay New Orleans bars, history and food. Would do again. Wednesday March 5 with Susan who is also exceptional and friendly. She handled a large group with finesse. Superior food and commentary on various dishes typical of the area. Found several dishes including oysters that I thoroughly enjoyed. Thanks you Laren and Susan for memorable experiences. read more

Just got back from NOLA for Memorial Day weekend and have to say this is one food tour I'm so glad I opted for. As a solo traveler I always try and anchor every trip with one, so I can sample more than I would if I were to venture out alone. After tremendous research and realizing there were SO many options to choose from but this one somehow stood out to me. I booked via Viator for the "New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter" - $75 (18 people max); $85 for small group option (13 people max). I opted for the upgrade for a more intimate experience but I suppose larger groups/families could be fine with the standard option. Susan was our guide and truly such a delight. A true pro, but warm, friendly, engaging and personable. I can tell she ebbs and flows with the group no matter what demographic. How she does back-to-back tours with the same level of energy is truly admirable. Loved the balance of New Orleans history with taking us to some great spots - several of which were on my personal hit list, so glad we covered that ground. The tour itself covered 6 stops with a range of savory and sweet. We had 2 takeaway sweets that bookended the tour and 3 seated stops, 1 of which was in the French Market. I have admit, I found myself going back to TWO of these spots post-tour...so suffice to say this tour made an impact on me. Even better, on my last day at one of the stops, Susan spotted me and tapped me to say hello - the fact that she recognized me just goes to show how personal this tour is. Check it out! read more

Highly recommend! We went on a small group walking food tour. Our tour guide Russell was so knowledgeable and nice. Food was delicious and we were full by the end of the tour. Such a great experience! read more

Susan was great! I didn't have anything I didn't like. We had a wonderful variety of tastings and enjoyed hearing some of the history about New Orleans and the food. I definitely recommend this tour!! read more

Our tour guide Nate was amazing! He was super informative and took good care of our group. We loved all the food and history he shared with us! Thank you Nate and Destination Kitchens. Jon and Maritza from Sinking Springs Pa. read more

Susan our tour guide was professional, knowledgeable, and accommodating. We had a blast learning about the uniqueness, history, and culture of New Orleans. All the food we had was good. Lots of bread along the way. I wish we would have started with a top shelf coffee roaster but other than that, it was a hit. read more

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Our tour guides name was Jack and he was Great!!! he provided us a very amazing experience with lots of history and lots of fun. We really appreciated his sense of humor throughout as we were celebrating a bachelorette party and he really got into everything with us. He's very knowledgeable and made a great experience for us. The food we tried was absolutely amazing, and I highly recommend this tour to anybody! read more

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We had a wonderful time on our NOLA food and walking tour in the French Quarter. Our guide Nate was incredibly knowledgeable about the fascinating history of the city and shared great tips on how to travel and eat like a local. Every plate offered on the tour was delicious and there was a comfortable amount of time walking in between each tasting. Definitely would recommend Destination Kitchen with Nate! read more

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We did the walking food tour of the French Quarter and it was my favorite part of our trip! Our guide was Susan and she was very knowledgeable, friendly, and engaging. She was happy to answer questions and make recommendations for all kinds of cuisine. I wish we had scheduled this to do our very first day there so we could have her recommendations from the get-go. I highly recommend this tour! read more

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Susan was an exceptional guide. The food was delicious and plentiful! It was a great introduction to the food options the French Quarter has to offer. I highly recommend this tour. read more

We did the Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Susan. We loved getting to sample a variety of New Orleans cuisine that we otherwise wouldn't have known about! Susan was knowledgeable about the city's history and its food, and gave a lot of helpful recommendations for other spots and activities to check out after the tour. Would recommended highly! read more

Susan Rocks! Very informative, and polite and a great person to tour with. Highly Recommend

Susan was a fantastic guide full of all kinds of historical and cultural information surrounding the foods we tried. It was very entertaining and would certainly recommend this your to anyone! I would do this again! read more

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When I grow up, I hope I'm lucky enough to be half as cool as our tour guide, Jack! He was so much fun and so passionate about Nola and its food scene! One of my favorite ways to check out new cities is by doing a food tour and this one absolutely did not disappoint! We started at Market Cafe in the French Market where we were served po boys and alligator bites, as well as a drink (I chose Bloody Mary and everyone made fun of me for it lol). I was pumped we got alligator because that was on my list of food to eat while we were there. Both were delicious! Next, we headed over to Cane and Table which was a little more upscale and we were served these amazing plantains as well as some very yummy pork cracklins, and an old fashioned. Those plantains were one of my favorites on the whole tour! Next stop was New Orleans Creole Cookery which we were also excited about because it was one of many restaurants on our huge list we came with. At this stop, we had gumbo and smoked oysters, as well as I believe a Sazarac? Things started getting fuzzy at this point lol. Nola was hitting heat records this weekend so while the gumbo was good, it was just SO HOT to be eating gumbo. The oyster was very very good! Off we went to the Napoleon House and we seriously had consumed so much food at this point, there's no way I could keep going. We had giant portions of muffaletta and I did take one bite just to try it but Jack was so kind and let us box them up to bring them with us. I had a Pimms Cup here and it was so refreshing! Jack talked to the workers and they allowed him to bring us upstairs and check out their absolutely stunning banquet halls with gorgeous chandeliers and we got to hang out on the balcony overlooking the street below! Our final stop was this cute little shop that I don't remember the name, but Jack told us about pralines and then we each got a pack of delicious praline cookies! This tour was simply awesome and it was a chance to try a bunch of different food and drinks all in one swoop. Jack was so fun and hilarious, we had an absolute blast with him and the rest of our tour group. We loved Jack's personalized name tag pin so much, my friend asked where he got it and we ended up going to the French Market the next day where she bought a bunch of pins from the same vendor! Thanks for a great time in Nola! read more

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Put tour guide Lauren was knowledgeable and fun. He made learning about the history of food in NOLA worth our time. The food selection was nice. Would recommend read more

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We spent the morning w/ Jack, and he was entertaining, although some of the information seemed sketch at best. We met at the Roux Royale. We started with praline cookies which were yummy and moved to Bon's for Calis which were excellent. From there we were off to the French Market for a horribly undercooked boudin (couldn't even bite through the casing). Jack was great, and got us more, but they were just as bad... and we did not eat them. Next we were off to the French Market Cafe for Shrimp Po' Boys. It was everything bad about a Po' Boy... too much bread, bread not toasted, wilted lettuce, and the saddest thinnest tomato you have ever seen in your life.... we did not eat them. We did stop at the Creole Cookery for the best chargrilled oysters I have ever had, and outstanding cup of chicken and andouille sausage gumbo. We ended up at New Orlean's Cooking School for some of the best pralines I have had! Jack did leave us with a 5 star recommendation of muffaletta at the Napoleon House, which we did go to for lunch! Jack was great! However, on this Friday morning the sourcing of some of the food could have been better. We know these tours use many restaurants, and we appreciate bringing business to the less popular places... but a couple of these guys need to up their game, or Jack will have to take his tours elsewhere! read more

Thanks to Susan for a wonderful day on tour....and for the infectious smile. Informative. Fun. Delicious. What other way to start an extended weekend in the Crescent City! read more

Susan was a great guide. it was great to learn about the food and the history behind it. Highly recommend this tour.

Fun experience! Very yummy and informative. Susan was the best! Perfect way to check out the French quarter and eat at some great local spots, sampling must eat dishes for my teenage sons and I. Highly recommend! read more

The walking food tour was great. Susan, our guide, was very knowledgeable and passionate. If you're nervous about the walking part, don't be. It's a leisurely walk, no hills, and a welcome break between tastings. Highly recommend! read more