2 hour(s)
English
Included
Experience the irresistible aroma of coffee and donuts at each stop
Try classic and unique donut flavors, from glazed to chocolate and sriracha
Sample New Orleans’ best donuts and beignets, paired with fresh coffee
Explore Magazine Street and visit four of its top donut and beignet shops
Learn about New Orleans’ rich history and celebrate its vibrant food culture
€ 45.7
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Embark on a delicious journey through New Orleans on this guided tour, visiting some of the city’s best donut and beignet spots where you’ll sample a variety of classic and inventive flavors. As you indulge in these sweet treats, your guide will share the hidden history and fascinating stories of Magazine Street, revealing its unique culture, heritage, and local gems along the way. This tour combines tasting, exploration, and storytelling, offering a flavorful insight into New Orleans’ vibrant food scene and rich history. Tickets are limited and sold on a first-come, first-served basis, making this a must-try experience for both locals and visitors eager to discover the city’s sweet secrets.
Donuts
History of each Donut Shop
Great conversation on a scenic city stroll
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Public transportation nearby
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This place is OG beignets place in NO LA. The waiting queue is very fast moving, it's a place where you don't need to be seated. Servers are helpful and quick to serve. Their hot coffee with milk was amazing, kind of similar to filter coffee you get in India. It is rated so highly for a reason. Their Beignets is that reason. Period.
We had to visit cafe de monde, it is an institution. Super busy any time of day. Beignets are related to donuts, but not as flavorful. They are covered with heap of powered sugar, so they very messy. I saw very few people that were not covered with white powder. To stay relatively clean you have to shake off the powder first, you still get a lot of sweetness as some of it heats up and melts onto the dough. The bathroom experience was memorable. There is a long line, and there is a bathroom director who tells the next person to enter one of two bathrooms (both are either/or ) bathroom. They are the size of the air plane bathroom, dirty, with wet floor. There are no paper towels, but one can use toilet paper to dry the hands. It is an experience I will remember. P.s. cash only. A plate with thee and 2 coffees were 15 dollars.
Cafe Du Monde is the quintessential touristy place of New Orleans. If you don't visit, did you even go to The Big Easy? Beignets and coffee are the name of the game here. The beignets are coated with enough powdered sugar to tempt the Narcotics Unit to throw you behind bars. Will you find better tasting beignets in the area? For sure. But will you eat them in a place as historical and nostalgic as the city itself? Heck no! The main thing to know is this place is cash only. Also, you can purchase one of the server hats and get the cheapest souvenir in the French Market. I've eaten here early morning and late at night, and it's truly a toss-up on which vibes I liked better. In the end, you can't go wrong.
What can you say about Café Du Monde? It’s iconic for a reason. The beignets are absolutely incredible — hot, fresh, perfectly crisp on the outside with a light, airy chew on the inside, and piled high with powdered sugar. I went on a busy Sunday morning and was lucky to get a seat right away, and the service was surprisingly quick given how chaotic it can get. The restaurant is very casual and crowded, with cramped tables and chairs, and the waitstaff are constantly on the move. The restrooms are limited and not the nicest, but it’s a casual spot, and the prices reflect that. I was so impressed that I went back the next day — these beignets are truly worth a visit to New Orleans on their own. I’ve been dreaming about them for years, and they exceeded every expectation. Absolutely phenomenal. 100% recommend to anyone visiting the city.
Cafe Du Monde: Where Touristy Transcends into Timeless Yes, yes, I know. Nothing screams “I Googled ‘must-eat in New Orleans’” louder than Cafe Du Monde. It’s the Eiffel Tower of fried dough. The Statue of Liberty of chicory. The Times Square of powdered sugar. But hear me out: sometimes the cliché is a classic for a reason. We came for the beignets and chicory coffee, and left with powdered sugar in our hair, hearts full, and a renewed belief in the magic of the obvious. The beignets? Pillowy, golden, and unapologetically dusted like they were trying to erase all memory of low-carb living. Each bite was a soft jazz solo, sweet, warm, and just a little bit cheeky. The chicory latte? Earthy, bold, and comforting, like a hug from a caffeinated swamp witch who’s seen things and wants you to know it’ll all be okay. And despite the reputation for lines longer than a CVS receipt, we walked right in. No wait. No chaos. Just a table, a tray, and the kind of service that says, “We’ve done this a million times, and we still care.” Our server was swift, kind, and knew exactly how to wield a tray of beignets like a seasoned pastry ninja. Outside, the sky opened up in a theatrical downpour, because of course it did. Our last hours in New Orleans deserved a dramatic curtain call. And right on cue, a saxophone player appeared under the awning, playing something smooth and wistful, like the soundtrack to a sepia-toned montage of love and powdered sugar. My wife and I sat there, sipping, smiling, and silently agreeing that this was the kind of moment you don’t try to improve. You just live it. Was it touristy? Absolutely. But it was also excellent. And if excellence happens to come with a side of mass appeal and a gift shop, so be it. I’ll take it. We’ll be back. Not just for the beignets, but for the reminder that sometimes the most obvious choice is also the most delicious. And next time, I might even wear white, just to see how much powdered sugar I can get away with.
AMAZING!! This tour was exactly as advertised. We were very full after the tour - stopped at 4 delicious spots. The last one was unexpectedly not serving beignets but our tour guide knew the area so well, he was able to find us an alternative spot close by that was also delicious. I also loved all the history our tour guide shared about the city. 100% recommend this tour.
Thomas was amazing! Definitely recommend the tour with him.
Emily was incredible! It started raining and she didn’t everything in her power to make sure we weren’t soaked! She gave us awesome local info and took us to incredible restaurants and the donuts and beignets were DELICIOUS!
This was a lot of fun and a fantastic experience. We loved the food and the history that our tour guide, Bobbie, shared with us just served to enrich the experience. Thank you Bobbie for making our first trip to New Orleans a phenomenal one!
Amazing! The history we learned was above and beyond. The sample of pastries provided a huge variety in doughnuts and beignets. The tour guide was peppy and ever so knowledgeable. Her doughnut outfit was amazing! Definitely recommend!
