Title: A Gastronomic Journey through New Orleans: Unforgettable Flavors, Captivating Stories Review: Embarking on a New Orleans food tour led by the charismatic and knowledgeable guide, Mark, was a transcendent experience that delighted all my senses. Mark's expertise in the city's history and trivia engaged me in captivating conversations throughout the tour. Our first stop at Mahony introduced me to the heavenly Angus 'Pot Roast' Beef po' boy, dressed to perfection. Accompanied by the Mahony fish house punch, the flavors harmonized flawlessly, leaving an indelible mark on my palate. At Dat Dog, I savored the adventurous combination of Alligator Sausage with crawfish etouffee, accompanied by Pariah Brewing's refreshing Canebrake brew. This unconventional pairing exemplified the audacious spirit of New Orleans cuisine. Basin showcased the city's seafood treasures, with chargrilled oysters delivering smoky brininess, Blue Crab Beignets offering delicate bliss, and fried dill pickles providing an addictive crunch. The Athena Dream cocktail transported me into the mythic realms of New Orleans. Joey Ks revealed culinary artistry through the eggplant napoleon with fried shrimp and crawfish cream, while the red beans and rice offered comforting simplicity. The white sangria refreshed my palate, perfectly complementing the flavors. Haydels Bake Shop concluded our journey with the indulgent Doberge cake, a masterpiece of layered delights. Beyond the exceptional cuisine, Mark's guidance introduced us to the vibrant history and artistic spirit of New Orleans. The private tour of Terrance Osborne artist gallery was a highlight, allowing us to meet the artist, capture memories, purchase captivating artwork, and even win a signed print. In the spirit of the late Anthony Bourdain, this New Orleans food tour surpassed mere gastronomy. It was an immersive adventure that celebrated culture, history, and the human connection found in shared meals. I wholeheartedly recommend this five-star experience to fellow travelers seeking to explore the soul of New Orleans through its culinary treasures. Prepare to be enraptured by the flavors, stories, and infectious spirit of this remarkable city. Bon appétit!

I made a great decision while visiting NOLA and booked the Magazine Street Foodie Tour. Mark provided a tour of Magazine Street in the Garden District that included amazing food and interesting historical and cultural facts about the area. Unlike my previous NOLA food tour, this tour included only a few other participants. I say fortunately because walking around narrow NOLA streets with a large group is a pain. Our guide, Mark, has written a book regarding NOLA secrets, so he was well qualified to present the information. He also loves food and the city, so he was more than qualified to select the best restaurants in the area and to select the best dishes on their menus. We visited 5 restaurants, four restaurants serving savory dishes, and a baker serving dessert. Please beware…its a LOT of food. So come hungry. My very favorite was Joey K’s. The eggplant Napoleon was to die four. I cannot recommend this tour highly enough. On my next trip to NOLA…I will sign up for New Orleans Secrets Cocktail Tours! This tour is slightly more expensive than the one I booked last time, however, the portion size and the group size were well worth the investment. I do want to note that this tour is not in the French Quarter…probably about a 10-12 minute drive from my hotel on Bourbon St./Canal St. It was an inexpensive UBER ride over to Magazine St. I found this to be a plus, as it gave me an opportunity to sample the restaurants that the locals prefer.

Visiting New Orleans and we decided to do a food tour. I had no idea what a magical experience it would be! Mark created an experience where it felt like we were visiting an old friend who absolutely loves their city and sharing that love and joy with us. Weaved into the experience were stories and history and of course delicious food and drink. His love for New Orleans and everything about it was infectious. I had been having a hard time letting go of some things from work, just spinning around in my head, but the amazing tour was just what I needed to let it go and be in the moment and truly enjoy and experience New Orleans. We enjoyed the experience so much that we ended up booking 3 more tours with New Orleans Secrets. The Ghost tour with Ty captured our imaginations with Ty’s incredible storytelling, and the Voodoo Tour with Anderson was fascinating and eye opening, and each tour guide created the same feeling, that we were old friends. We finished up the round of tours with Mark creating once again an experience of pure joy on the Cocktail tour. I am so honored to have met these wonderful tour guides and I can’t wait to go back to New Orleans and hopefully meet the rest of the crew! Thank you so much!!!!

We took the Magazine Street Foodie tour and were blown away! It was our first foodie tour and we'll be doing them first thing when we travel to new cities! Not only was Mark a WEALTH of information on the overall history of New Orleans we got a wonderful education on the transitions of different foods in New Orleans throughout the years and how different cultures affected and changed them. It was fascinating! The food was MORE than I ever expected on a foodie tour... I expected small bites and samples of food. Mark warned us not to eat breakfast beforehand and we were still extremely full by the end of the tour! :) The food was not only amazingly delicious, it wasn't the stereotypical NoLa food you can get anywhere... this is what the locals eat and local favorites but elevated. I love that this isn't just a tour where the guide has memorized facts... Mark knows his food and it's clear the company is constantly doing research to ensure they're giving the best tour possible. They are also an AMAZING resource for recommendations for meals/cocktails/restaurants for your trip so definitely pick their brain! Can't recommend it enough!

We had an amazing experience with Cocktail Tour, Food Tour and Garden District Tour during our 4-day trip to New Orleans. Our friends had recommended Cocktail Tour and we were not disappointed! Ty, Lisa, and Dennis were fantastic guides who made us feel at home and answered all of our questions. The tours were filled with fascinating stories that left us wanting to do further research. I especially want to commend Dennis for his incredible Garden District Tour. It was one of the best tours I have ever taken! Dennis has a deep passion for New Orleans' history and culture, and he presents information in a friendly and engaging manner. We asked him many questions about NOLA, and he shared a lot of anecdotes and fun facts that added to our experience. Overall, we had a great time exploring NOLA and there is still so much to see and do. We are definitely planning to come back for a Ghost Tour and to sample more of the city's delicious food. But honestly, Dennis' tour alone is reason enough to come back!

We took a new tour (it was the 7th time it was offered) with a new tour guide, Dennis, and it was awesome. Highly recommend the French Quarter History Tour for anyone interested in history. Dennis did a fantastic job talking to us about the history of New Orleans and the French Quarter from the 1500s through the 1950s. He let us know when his information bordered factual and lore. And pointed out sites of significance from historical to cinematic. Dennis tailored his information to our group’s specific needs, often asking direct questions of our 7th grade daughter to keep her engaged. We even got access to a “secret” courtyard that we would not have seen on a self-guided tour. We covered much of the French Quarter in our two hour tour and then took Dennis’s advice and had lunch at the Napoleon House. It was a great way to spend a half day in the Quarter.

We did the Magazine Street Foodie tour with a group of 6 girls while in town for a bachelorette party. In my opinion this was the best money we spent on an activity the entire trip! It was a hit with all 6 girls, who all have very different tastes in food. We all left the tour VERY full and so happy with all of the food. This tour is a great way to get to try a variety of local food while learning about the history of food in New Orleans. Mark was our guide and he has a passion for sharing his love of history and good food. He was the perfect guide for this tour. He is knowledgeable, fun, and entertaining. Tour groups are always small so it’s very easy to hear what is going on, ask questions, and interact throughout the tour. I cannot recommend this tour enough to anyone who likes trying new food!

This was an amazing tour! The food choices were spot on! One of the things my husband and I appreciated the most is being brought to places we would never have thought to go ourselves. Our tour guide, Ty, did a great job of introducing the food, giving the history and importance of what we were eating and great overall information. Ty adjusted the discussions after learning what we had already learned about New Orleans history and food on our trip already. Magazine street was a beautiful street to walk. It was an easy walk and even though it was hot, the breaks in between at the restraunts were perfect! Ty even showed us a couple of great shops along our walk! I definitely recommend this tour to anyone who enjoys a variety of food and is interested in the origin of cuisines.

Our guide, Andrew, was a phenomenal wealth of information. Though the LGBTQ tour can be difficult to hear through all of the tragedies, Andrew relayed the past with extreme calm and grace. He answered any and all questions that we presented and left us with a strong sense of understanding of the community here in New Orleans. We are seasoned veterans to this city having come about twice a year for the past ten years, but this piece of New Orleans was one we had not explored. I’m so happy we decided to book. Excellent work, Andrew. A sign of a good tour is that you leave us wanting to delve deeper, and that’s exactly what you did. I’ve now got my eye on some documentaries and books I’d like to see and read. Bravo.

My wife and I went on the LGBT Queer History Tour guided by the knowledgable and welcoming Ty. It was a fantastic tour; the details and information shared left us both moved and eager to learn more about NOLA's rich lgbt history. Ty, especially, was fantastic. They offered additional details and color throughout the entire tour; it really felt like they went above and beyond for us. They also gave us some great documentary, book, and very importantly, FOOD! recommendations for the area. I cannot recommend this tour enough. Save some time to step away from the party to learn about the rich LGBT history of the city-- it's well worth it. Plus, you'll get some great tips on what to explore later.

Wow Ty! Thank you for such an amazing food tour experience. I've been to food tours all over the world, and this is definitely one of the best ones I've ever been to. The food was incredible and oh so plentiful but that's only one part of a good food tour - and kind of the easiest part to control. But it's the guide who really makes or breaks a food tour and Ty, you definitely made ours. You were so knowledgeable and passionate about your hometown but you knew just how to read the crowd and give us exactly the amount of info we wanted. I learned a lot (even as a Louisiana native!) I ate a ton. and I fell in love with New Orleans all over again.

This is the one!!! Looking for something different to do we decided to do this. Im so glad i did!! Our tour guide was Mark. He was AWESOME!! So informative, funny and knowledgeable. Great stories and the food places were great! Come hungry!!! I was full after the 1st stop lol. I also ate things i never thought i would!! Alll my bougie friends are so proud . I did this with my husband it was his 1st time and we already did all of the tourist traps. Please do this tour and visit where the locals eat!! You won't regret it! I can't wait to do another one! 10 out of 10.

We did the Magazine Street Foodie Tour with Angela and it was the highlight of our visit to New Orleans. Angela was extremely knowledgeable about the amalgamation of the different cultures that make up New Orleans and their impact to the cuisine. Everything was delicious and you will NOT be hungry or disappointed. Small group tours are the best because you have more access to your guide. Angela even provided recommendations at the end for local jazz music and dinner options for us to celebrate a birthday! We couldn't have been happier with our tour!

Our family of 4 took the Magazine Street Foodie tour with BJ—so amazing! BJ is a native New Orleanian and he is so knowledgeable about New Orleans history, culture, and FOOD! We visited several unique restaurants along Magazine and the food at each place was delicious, and BJ told us the stories of why each particular dish was part of New Orleans culture. I did not eat before going and was sooo full by the end! Come prepared to eat and enjoy, and have a wonderful time! Can’t wait to take another tour when we visit again!

I had a great time on the New Orleans cocktail tour- the tour guide Mark was super friendly and knowledgeable and provided a ton of insider tips on where to get the best versions of classic NOLA cocktails. He also provided a lot of historical context about the drinks, the French Quarter and New Orleans in general. If you’re looking for a tour that provides lots of interesting history and insider tips on how best to eat & drink your way through this town, then this tour is for you.

This was a fantastic tour. The guide was a wealth of knowledge. I recommend doing this tour the first day of a trip because you will have the best information on where to spend the rest of your nights out. He has extensive experience in the food scene and had an answer and a recommendation for all of our questions. Come with an empty stomach because the portions are much larger than just samples. Also it is fine to do in the heat because most of the time is spent indoors.

The LGBTQ History Tour was the highlight of my week in New Orleans! Ty's knowledge, passion, and excitement to lead the tour and share this history makes this experience such a gem. Ty is so welcoming an approachable. I love that this tour was more of a dialogue than a traditional, lecture-based tour. Thanks to this tour, I also now have a favorite bar! I never would have stopped in if I hadn't learned about it. If you're unsure, just book a tour! You will NOT regret it!

We took the Ghost Tours of the French Quarter tour and it was great! It was a small group of six people, in comparison to a lot of the other tours we saw that were twenty plus people. The Tour Guide, Adelai, was amazing and focused the tour on topics that the group was particularly interested in. She also took us to a bar within a haunted hotel for a quick break which was much appreciated. We had a great time and would definitely recommend!

Went on the ghost and vodou tour with my family and it was AMAZING! Both tour guides (Avon, I think? And Ty) were extremely informative and attentive. They definitely have done their research and will not speak about matters that are not backed up by articles, newspapers, etc. Basically, they won’t give you false information for the show of it which I appreciated. Overall, it was a great experience that I highly recommend. ♥️

The Magazine Street Foodie tour was an absolute delight and such a great way to learn more about New Orleans. The food at all of the destinations were delicious and I walked away absolutely stuffed. As Mark the tour guide said: this is a eating tour not a tasting tour. The communication with the Team leading up to the tour was amazing and I couldn’t have asked for a better tour guide in Mark. 10/10 experience.

In my humble opinion, an absolute must! Originally I thought, ghost tour, cheesy and trite, but it so wasn't the case. From the friendly staff that greets you upon arrival to the knowledgeable, thoughtful tour guide of the ghost stories, it was all thoroughly enjoyable. It felt more like history coming to life. And was definitely one of the highlights of my trip. I would highly recommend to everyone.

Evian led a great Voodoo tour. My husband and I were really looking for a tour that got at the history and religion of Voodoo, as opposed to what popular media generally portrays. I think this tour gave us exactly what we were looking for- Evian was able to explain just how significant Voodoo's influence in New Orleans is, and how it has shaped the city we see today. Very informational tour!

Another great tour experience!! My company worked with team at New Orleans Secrets Tours for the 3rd time to put together a custom-built progressive dinner program in the French Quarter. The planning team and tour guides expertly put together and then led a tour for our group visiting from a diverse set of U.S. destinations. Thank you and we look forward to the next one!

What a wonderful experience. Our tour guide, Angela was so knowledgeable about the Garden District, the homes, the architecture, the gardens and most importantly, the residents who live there. I learned so much about the history of burials in New Orleans too! I will definitely be scheduling more tours through New Orleans Secret Tours the next time I’m in town!!

These tours were amazing. We ended up taking the Ghost Tour and Voodoo Tour - both of which I would highly recommend. The tour is like getting to walk with a local AND historian at the same time. They were so knowledgeable and passionate about the topics, it was really incredible. Well worth the money. We learned so much. Again - HIGHLY recommend!!

Third time on this tour (cocktail history tour) and never fails to disappoint. Was looking to book a private tour given our numbers and availability, and my original tour guide from many years ago (Angela) reached out and was incredibly helpful. Our tour guide Mark was awesome and the group had a great time. Would recommend these folks to anyone.

We were in NOLA for an anniversary celebration just after Thanksgiving and decided to add this tour to our list of things to enjoy. Fa-La-La-fright Night tour was booked. Our fairy Adelai was great. Her presentation was not rote and she was very interactive. We really learned a lot about the Quarter and its spookiness. Highly recommend.

We just completed a history tour with Dennis and I have to say, he has done his research. Well presented and wonderfully informational. What a pleasant time through the French Quarter, Jackson Square and the River. Also, thanks for the referral of Napoleon House. I would recommend Dennis and New Orleans Secrets Tours in a heartbeat.

Hands down the best tour company, tour guides and experience in NOLA. We went on three tours, all were great and informative on NOLA’s history and cultural influences. Fantastic and interactive tour guides, a very intimate experience due to the size of the group, which was a bonus. Highly recommend NO Secrets Tours.

My friends and I booked the Foodie Tour and it was the BEST TOUR! We had Mark as our tour guide. He was so knowledgeable about his city. He will make you fall in love with the food and city of New Orleans. This tour was worth every penny. I can’t wait to come back to visit! Thank you so much for the wonderful food!

Decided to go on the ghost tour on a whim, and I’m so glad I did! Easily the best part of my entire trip. My tour guide, Brittawnée, was so knowledgeable, respectful, and fun. And the small group size made for an intimate, non-intimidating tour. I don’t usually write reviews, but I am now. What a hidden gem! Do it!

Great tour! An interesting and delicious variety of NO cuisine in a lovely area of the city. Our guide, Ty, was full of interesting information and an easygoing manner made our time together fun and relaxing. This is a wonderful way to get to know New Orleans, its culture and culinary diversity. Highly recommend.

The Magazine Street Foodie Tour was perfection. Mark was a delightful, passionate, and knowledgeable guide. Every morsel and libation was perfection. Great tour for your first day in town since Mark is a treasure chest of suggestions for any foodie. He will help you find several great spots to try new cuisine.

New Orleans Secrets was a really intimate experience. For me, being in a smaller group was much more enjoyable. I especially liked Brit as our guide. We took the Ghost Tour and she was very respectful of the history she shared. Brit was also prepared, navigating the crowds to provide the best experience.

Such a great food tour! Mark the tour guide (I’m guessing possibly owner or he needs a raise/bonus) was soo passionate about food and New Orleans. He knew so much and has such great food spots picked. All other food tours will pale in comparison after you go to this one it was just perfect!

Suuuuch a fantastic experience! I did the Magazine Street food tour with a friend and it was one of the best tours I’ve been on (and I’ve done a lot). Our guide was truly brilliant. Amazing stories and a wealth of knowledge about NOLA. So much better than any expectation you could have.

Our guide Tylyn was fantastic and we had a blast. Small group, great info, tailored to our interests, learned a lot, and ended up at a great live music venue. (We saw other tours from other companies where the guides were reading from their phone). New Orleans Secrets was fantastic.

Food tour with Mark was amazing - this was our second time and learned so many new things each time. Mark is so passionate about the city and food -it’s a 3 hour event! Want to experience Nola through the eyes of a local? - this is the tour for you. Promise you won’t be sorry …

Such an amazing experience! Ty was not only extremely knowledgeable, but engaging and genuine in affection for the city and our personal experience while there. Food was incredible and I highly recommend this tour (and Ty) to everyone looking for a way to experience New Orleans!!

Our guide Roger made this tour come to life with his professionalism and great story-telling. We did the Magazine St Food Tour and loved it from start to finish. A highlight for us was The Rum House and the Terrance Osborn Art Gallery. When I return, I will go back to both.

Our tour guide was amazing. He not only took us to what we considered the best local eateries, but provided a detailed explanation. We learned the history of the people who make up New Orleans today. Their culture and cuisine- with a splash of local terminology. Five stars!

Angela was our tour guide she was awesome. This was the best tour we've had. She gave us New Orleans history. While explaining specific drinks that originated in New Orleans. We learned and drink with lots of fun. Highly would recommend it, can't wait for our next tour.

What a great time!! Mark was amazing! He loves his city so much. It was exactly what we wanted, great food with the history behind each item. We learned so much. I would recommend this tour to anyone, not just for the food, but to really learn about New Orleans!!

Fun, tasty tour. Mark did a great job of introducing us to a neighborhood and a variety of delicacies that we likely wouldn't have explored on our own. His native knowledge of New Orleans and his enthusiasm for the city and the food made for a great experience.

Angela was a great guide and our tour was really enjoyable. She took her time to ensure everything was thoroughly explained and the cocktail stops she chose were perfect. The drinks were great and the small history lessons in addition to the drinks was great.

We really enjoyed our Magazine Street Food Tour! Our tour guide was informative and entertaining. The food was very good and the portions were not just little samples. It was also pretty cool to see another area of the city. We highly recommend this tour!

I went solo and had an amazing time on this tour with our tour guide BJ. I really appreciated trying new foods that I would never consider ordering and learning about the history of New Orleans while doing so. I absolutely recommend this tour!

If I could post 10 stars, I would! A friend and I took the New Orleans Cocktail Tour. We both agreed that this is by far our number 1 tour experience in New Orleans of all the tours we've ever taken in the city. (And we've been to the city

4 of us did the Voodoo tour, and the guide was fantastic. One of us grew up and lived near New Orleans, and even she thought it was a great tour. It was factual, historical, and socially responsible. I was really impressed. Thank you Evian!

Easily one of my favorite parts of my trip in NOLA. Highly recommend the "Ghosts of the French Quarter Tour." Our tour guide, Brittawnée, was able to share a lot of detailed and very interesting history, insight, and humor throughout the

We had such a fabulous time with Angela on the New Orleans Cocktail Tour. We were lucky enough to be the only two on the tour, so we got to try the drinks we were interested in and Angela was even able to tailor the tour content to not

We had a great time (and full bellies) on our foodie tour with Mark! He planned a scrumptious selection of 4 savory stops and 1 sweet stop. We got to eat the food that is important to the people and culture that make New Orleans so

We had the sheer pleasure of having Adelai AKA French Quarter Fairy on Both of our tours. We did the Cocktail History tour and the Ghost tour and both were a great time .. I will always book New Orleans Secret tours when visiting .

We did a tour of New Orleans with Anderson and had a Wonderful time! His passion and love for the city was apparent and we appreciated his delivery and dedication to only conveying truthful and factual info from records. We also

We did two tours with New Orleans Secrets -- the Mysteries of Voodoo Tour, and the New Orleans Cocktail Tour. Both guides were incredibly knowledgeable, had great personalities. Everyone in our group enjoyed both experiences!

We did the magazine street foodie tour and it was amazing! Our guide was awesome and the food was incredible! Loves the experience, definitely recommend this tour to everyone visiting New Orleans for the first time!

Fun and informative Ghost tour. Our guide Anderson was great and personable. Saw some other tours along the way with 20+ people. Our tour was smaller allowing us to ask questions along the way. Highly recommend.

Took the Queer History Tour, and could not have had a better time!!! Ty, our tour guide, was amazing! She was knowledgeable and informative, and made the tour fly by. We could not recommend Secret Tours more!!!

This food tour was amazing!!! We've done other food tours in the past and they were not even close to as good as this one. First and foremost the food was INCREDIBLE! Absolutely the best food and lots of

Evian was an amazing tour guide! Full of historical facts, fun drinks to try, great suggestions on bars and restaurants! We loved hearing the history of New Orleans while we sipped some amazing cocktails!

Ty was the absolute best tour guide for our historical tour. They seemed to enjoy educating us as much as we enjoyed learning the history. Only regret is we didn’t use them again for a ghost tour!

The food tour was absolutely fabulous. The Guide was a rare mix of personable and knowledgeable. The food was incredible, we tasted many different local specialties. Highly recommend this tour.

We did the Magazine street tour with BJ. It was fantastic! Tried so many foods I never would have ordered. Was stuffed with food and great history and stories. This is a must do!

Loved our Historic Ghost Tour of the French Quarter! Ty was a wonderful storyteller, knowledgeable, and very open/receptive to the many questions our group had. Highly recommend.

Terrific tour with Mark. His enthusiasm is infectious - he is fun and knowledgeable, and the foods he introduces us to were super tasty and unexpected. Highly recommend.

Ty gave us a great afternoon filled with delicious food. A fun and informative time. I highly recommend the tour to anyone who enjoys a casual walk and tasty cuisine.

BJ was an excellent tour guide. Truly enjoyed all of our food stops. The food was delicious and authentic to the area. All of the ladies (6 of us) enjoyed it!

Mark was incredible! Loved the fantastic food along with learning so much about the city and culture. The overall vibe was perfect. Can’t recommend enough!

Mark was a fun and knowledgable host. We had a blast and enjoyed the well paced secret tour Also he took great photos of our group.

There are a lot of haunted tours in NOLA to choose from but do yourself a favor and only book with Secret Tours!