| Rating |
Date Attended [v] |
Reviewer |
Gender |
Age |
Where From? |
Group Type? |
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an informative afternoon
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| Tue, Mar 11, 08 2:00 PM |
caroleerc |
Female |
30-39 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| It was a nice afternoon stroll thru the French Quarter filled with food and History. I went back to 3 of the restaurants for excellent meals that we covered on the walk. |
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VERY WELL DONE TOUR.
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| Mon, Mar 10, 08 2:00 PM |
JLAWRIE |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I WAS NOT FROM THE AREA, NOT USED TO THE LOCAL FOODS AND THIS TOUR AFFORDED ME THE OPPORTUNITY TO "TASTE A BIT OF NEW ORLEANS". THE FOODS WERE GREAT, THE STAFF AT THE VARIOUS ESTABLISHMENTS WERE EAGER TO PLEASE US AND SHOW US WHAT THEIR SPECIALITIES WERE. WE WENT BACK TO TWO OF THE ESTABLISHMENTS BECAUSE OF WHAT WE TASTED AND VIEWED ON THIS TOUR. |
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Excellent tour-very informative
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| Sat, Mar 8, 08 2:00 PM |
AnnaStoker |
Female |
40-49 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| We had a great tour guide named Joe Toltz (I think that was his last name). He was very knowledgable about Louisiana history and gave us good insight to the New Orleans area. We sampled some fabulous food and the people involved in the tour were very nice and friendly. I specifically enjoyed the tour of Antoine's Restaurant. We got to see most of the rooms and Joe gave us the history of the Mardi Gras Krewe rooms and the restaurant's speakeasy that was installed during prohibition. I would definitely (and already have) recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans. |
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So interesting and fun!
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| Mon, Mar 3, 08 2:00 PM |
mloftin |
Male |
30-39 |
International Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| I'm an American, and my girlfriend is Japanese. This was a great way to experience the Quarter. Our guide was very knowledgeable and accommodating. I wish we could have eaten something at Antone's, but even getting to view the different dining rooms was an unforgettable experience. If we hadn't been so full by the end of the tour, we would have gone to Antone's for dinner!
I highly recommend this tour. Visit New Orleans! |
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We weren't there!
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| Mon, Mar 3, 08 2:00 PM |
judycsolomon |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| We were unable to attend the tour because my husband came down with the horrific flu that's going around the day before our trip. We want to thank you so much for refunding our money.........it is so appreciated! We are definitely going to take the tour when we reschedule the trip. We had taken the Village tour in New York and loved it so much that we were really looking forward to this. We have recommended the NY tour to all our friends when they go to NY! I only put 'neutral' because we weren't there. |
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excellent time wa had--
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| Fri, Feb 29, 08 2:00 PM |
goodsie |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Group of Friends |
| I cannot think of our guides name, but she was great! Our tour was Friday pm @ 2.
It was last Friday, Feb 29th. She was very knowledable and very well informed. I have been in new oleans before, but this was one of the best tours we have taken.
thanks Carol Christenson |
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local viewpoint
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| Sat, Feb 23, 08 2:00 PM |
Jim_Mauldin |
Male |
60-69 |
Local |
Other |
| Our quarter adventure was most enjoyable and informative. Our guide added so much to the tour; he was pleasant, entertaining and very knowledgeable. Even though we are local residents and come to the quarter quite often, we found that we learned a great deal about the origin of the local food and other interesting aspects of the city. We enjoyed everything about the tour................................................... |
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Excellent History, Not Much Food
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| Fri, Feb 22, 08 2:00 PM |
brennadougan |
Female |
20-29 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Couple on a Date |
| Our tour guide was absolutely wonderful, as was the information she shared. The historical side of the tour alone was enough for me to recommend the experience.
The tour group was a total of 11, so it moved quickly and was small enough to gather around the guide so all could hear.
Many of the tastings were less than superb. They were not bad, but the food was not impressive. Least impressive were the pralines at Leah's Pralines, across the street from Antoine's.
I was disappointed we didn't taste anything at Antoine's, but I did enjoy going through the dining rooms and meeting the Executive Chef. Visiting the Hermann House was also an unexpected treat.
What we did taste: seafood gumbo, pralines, pecan brittle, crawfish etouffee, canoli, a mini muffaletta, beef brisket, and a sazerac.
It's true that you should wear comfortable shoes and be prepared to stand for 3 hours almost straight. Also note that if you're planning on the tour for a late lunch, many of the tastings do not come until toward the end. |
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Culinary Tour French Quarter "OK"
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| Fri, Feb 22, 08 2:00 PM |
deadnout |
Female |
50-59 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Family Without Children |
| Our tour was what we would call "OK". We knew 7 other people on the tour and all felt the same on many points. Our ages were 45-53.
1. It was a bit long
2. We felt the eating part of the tour was a bit misrepresented. Because the tour is 3 hours long, the eating should be spaced out. The first hour and a half there was no eating. Many people had not eaten lunch as we all felt we would be eating on the tour.
One place we had a sample was kind of in a courtyard not at the restaurant being represented--tray was brought to where we were standing and small cups were handed out. At this point we had been standing /walking for at least 1 hr. and 15 min.and we were ready to sit down. It also was wierd that we didn't go to the restaurant the food was from. We never saw the restauant! All eating was in the last part of the tour, it should be spaced out
3. Tour guide was just "OK". We had been to the Louisiana Cooking school event the day before and felt that was much better--more educational, food was awesome. Very entertaining. Worth every penny, Ann was wonderful. at the cooking school. We would not recommend this culinary tour for the money. |
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Don't Miss This Tour
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| Mon, Feb 18, 08 2:00 PM |
Barbara48 |
Female |
60-69 |
Domestic Tourist(s) |
Individual |
| I have been to New Orleans yearly since 1980 and have taken almost every tour available. This tour ranks at the top of my list. Kelly, the owner of Culinary History Tours, was the guide the day I took the tour. She was great! I learned interesting things about the food and culture of New Orleans and saw things that I never saw before. The stops at the different restaurants were fun and it was nice to meet the people who worked in them. The tastings were excellent. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans. |
