New Orleans Culinary Tour May 2021
Dates: May 9 – 13, 2021
Number of Days: 5
Cost: $1,650+
HIGHLIGHTS of the New Orleans Culinary Tour include:
* Dine on muffulettas, jambalaya and grits as you enjoy Creole and Cajun food at some of the most interesting restaurants in the French Quarter
* Take a three-hour walking/food tour of the French Quarter
* Savor cafe au lait and beignets at Cafe du Monde
* Take part in two cooking demonstrations with dynamic female chefs
* Wander the fabulous Garden District on a guided walking tour
* Listen and dance to traditional music at Mulate’s, the original Cajun restaurant of NOLA
* A 5% discount on land costs for returning WanderTours participants
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Interested in registering? Please contact us for details on how to send in your deposit.
Note: Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.
New Orleans Women-only Culinary Tour Itinerary
Our adventure begins on the afternoon of Sunday, May 9. Arriving in New Orleans, participants will make their own way to the hotel in the French Quarter. Airport shuttles are available and a rental car is not necessary.
Day 1
Sunday, May 9, 2021
Meals: Dinner
We will begin our exciting culinary adventure in New Orleans with a guided walking food tour of the French Quarter beginning at 2:00 p.m.
As we stroll along, a local expert will teach us about the area’s history and food as we sample typical N’awlins fare during these three hours.
After a short break, we’ll make our way to legendary Mulate’s for dinner. This restaurant specializes in Cajun and Creole food as well as live Cajun music! How can we go wrong with this? We can’t! This will be a fun environment in which to get to know each other and have a relaxing and enjoyable evening together.
Overnight at Bourbon Orleans Hotel or similar in New Orleans.
HIGHLIGHT! Today during our walking tour, you’ll learn about not only the French Quarter but also New Orleans and the importance of food in the city’s culture.
Day 2
Monday, May 10, 2021
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll start the morning with some traditional beignets and café au lait at Café du Monde. YUM! There’s no better way to kickstart your morning in NOLA!
We’ll then take a short walk to the shuttle that will take us to the Garden District for our walking tour. We’ll see the current and/or former homes and mansions of many well-known New Orleanians including John Goodman, Anne Rice and football superstars, Peyton and Eli Manning.
After working up our appetite on the walk, we’ll go to the French Quarter’s Napoleon House for some world-famous muffulettas. This restaurant is famous for these mouth-watering sandwiches which are made with Italian meats and cheeses with an olive salad dressing all served on fresh sesame crusted bread. SO GOOD!
We’ll take a break in the afternoon. During this time, you can walk the French Quarter on your own or rest before we enjoy dinner and a fantastic cooking demonstration at the home of Chef Amy Sins. Not only will we get to experience local flavors and learn how to cook like a local but we’ll also get to peek inside a local’s home in the French Quarter!
(Want to know more about Amy? Listen to the She’s Bold podcast with guest Amy Sins!)
Overnight at Bourbon Orleans Hotel or similar in New Orleans.
HIGHLIGHT! You’ll love learning how to prepare some of New Orleans’s favorite dishes. We’ll finish this evening with full tummies and recipes in hand.
Day 3
Tuesday, May 11, 2021
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we’ll start with breakfast at local restaurant before heading to the French 
Market. This is where local artisans come to sell their souvenirs, beautiful artwork, handicrafts and locally produced food items. There’s usually live music happening at one or more of the venues with outdoor seating.
We’ll then make our way back through the French Quarter to Acme Oyster where we’ll find much more than oysters. Locals love Acme not only for their shellfish, but also for their low-key, down-home atmosphere.
The afternoon is yours to explore, shop, relax and maybe even grab a Hurricane, just one of the many popular drinks in New Orleans that can be consumed on-the-go.
Dinner is on your own tonight so that you have a chance to explore your favorite cuisine. A list of suggested restaurants will be provided prior to the tour so you can make reservations in advance (often required, especially at the more popular venues).
Overnight at Bourbon Orleans Hotel or similar in New Orleans.
HIGHLIGHT! Today we’ll be eating at two restaurants where you’ll really feel the welcoming and relaxed vibe of the city.
Day 4
Wednesday, May 12, 2021
Meals: Dinner
Today feel free to sleep in and grab breakfast at your leisure.
By mid-morning, we’ll be ready to take a tour on the Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus outside of the French Quarter. This includes Magazine Street with its wide range of antique, jewelry and art shops as well as cafes, restaurants and bars. You might choose to stop at Mardi Gras World or the World War II Museum (both activities on your own) or perhaps shop, browse and have lunch before hopping back onto the bus. You can choose to sit up top in the fresh air or inside these double-deckers.
For dinner, we’ll head to another iconic eatery, Tujague’s at its brand new location This is the second-oldest restaurant in New Orleans at over 160 years old. Our host will be cookbook author and local personality, Poppy Tooker. Poppy is a New Orleans native and the host of Louisiana Eats on NPR. This will be a really special final evening in NOLA!
Overnight at Bourbon Orleans Hotel.
HIGHLIGHT! You’ll love dinner with Poppy. She’s a beloved New Orleans character and is credited with saving Tujague’s from the wrecking ball.
Day 5
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Meals: Breakfast
We’ll have one final breakfast at the hotel before checking out. You can come and go this morning as it suits your departure time but breakfast may give you a chance to say goodbye to the group before you transfer on your own back to the airport.
** Itinerary subject to change without notice.
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Costs
Land costs: $1,750 (8 – 11 people), $1,700 (12 – 13 people), $1,650 (14 – 15 people)
Single supplement: $495
Interested in sharing the cost with another fabulous traveler? We do our best to pair up our tour participants so you can avoid the single supplement. However, priority is given to the first deposits received. If you’re interested in sharing, please send in your deposit as soon as possible in order to take advantage of this benefit. (Why a single supplement? See this FAQ page for an explanation.)
Booking and Payment Details
Price includes: Accommodation, no fewer than eight meals, local guides, activities as outlined and tips for local guides.
Price does not include: Flights to/from New Orleans, shuttle to/from airport, travel insurance, purchases of personal nature such as souvenirs, laundry and beverages.
This trip is limited to 15 women and requires a $300 deposit to secure your spot.
Minimum bookings required: 8 people (minimum not yet reached)
Final payment is due no later than March 9, 2021.
We love checks as it helps keep our costs down by avoiding credit card fees. If you’re able to pay the deposit or full amount by check or wire transfer, we’ll not only love you more but we’ll send you a free gift from the She’s Bold Shop. ** If you live outside of the U.S., you’ll receive your gift during the tour.
Here’s our mailing address:
WanderTours
PO Box 16102
Seattle, WA 98116
Interested in registering? Please contact us for details on how to send in your deposit.
Cancellation fees apply. Please read our Booking Terms and Conditions before registering.
The fine print
New Orleans Culinary Tour May 2021 Registration Form (online)
New Orleans Culinary Tour Itinerary 2021 (coming soon)
We have now partnered with Travel Insured International so that you have ability to purchase “cancel for any reason” insurance. We HIGHLY recommend this option on your travel insurance policy (no matter who your provider is) to protect your travel investment from any future issues.
For questions, please contact Beth at:
beth (at) wandertours (dot) com
206-317-1860
Trip Leader: Beth Whitman
Beth has been traveling to New Orleans since the late 80s. Though it’s been years since she visited during Mardi Gras or JazzFest, she’s delighted to reconnect with the city for the higher purpose of food exploration.
She is thrilled to be sharing this city — its food, music and culture — with this group. Laissez les bon temps rouler!
Beth is the author of the Wanderlust and Lipstick guides including The Essential Guide for Women Traveling Solo and For Women Traveling to India. She is also the publisher and founder of Wanderlust and Lipstick and WanderTours and hosts the She’s Bold podcast which can be found through your favorite podcast provider.