Have you always wanted to cross Cajun food off your culinary bucket list? Go on a guided tasting adventure with Cajun Food Tours in Lafayette to taste the very best of what this culinary city has to offer. Not only will you sample several popular Cajun dishes, but you’ll also hear the stories of the region’s culture and flavor influences. It’s the best way to get to know a place as well as create unforgettable memories.
Here’s what you need to know about the four options Cajun Food Tours has to choose from.
This tried and true favorite takes you to five of the best eateries in Lafayette. Sink your teeth into such iconic dishes as boudin, king cake, etouffee, gumbo, and many more.
As you eat your way through the city, you’ll learn about the culture and history of Cajun food that is so closely identified with this region of Louisiana. With more than 30 eateries along the tour route, every tour can be a different experience.
Original Cajun Food Tour Prices
Adult (12+): $69
Children (0 - 11): $45
Groups of 6 or More Adults: $59
Groups Larger than 14: Call for Options
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday: 10 AM & 2:30 PM*
Wednesdays: (groups of 10 or more, please call for possible availability)
The Breaux Bridge Walking Food Tour takes you along the banks of the Bayou Teche and through the streets of the 200-year-old Breaux Bridge settlement—aka Crawfish Capital of the World. If you love food or you love history, you’ll get a big dose of both on this guided tasting adventure. Tours start mid-morning, giving you time to enjoy the Zydeco Breakfast at Buck & Johnny’s before joining the group.
Walking Breaux Bridge Food Tour Prices
Adult (12+): $59
Child (0 - 11): $34
Groups of 8 or More Adults: $49
Groups of 8 or more: Call to Inquire about Additional Availability.
Breaux Bridge Walking Food Tours are available Saturdays at 10:30 AM*
Tours are not offered in August.
Lafayette may be best known for its Cajun cuisine, but boudin and gumbo aren’t the only thing on the menu here. The Around the World in Acadiana Taste Tour introduces you to a variety of international foods that you can find right here in The Heart of Cajun Country. During the two-and-a-half-hour evening tour, you’ll visit authentic local restaurants that serve everything from Asian and Latin fare to European and Mediterranean dishes. At each stop, you’ll have the chance to learn about the flavors and origins of ingredients with restaurant owners and staff, which just might inspire you to stop by later for seconds.
Around the World in Acadiana Taste Tour Prices
Adult (12+): $54
Child (0 - 11): $34
Groups of 8 or More Adults: $49
Tours are available Thursdays at 6:30 PM*
The All-Day Cajun Experience is the granddaddy of them all. Beyond experiencing delicious Cajun food, you’ll explore some of Lafayette’s top attractions. Take a guided tour of the Historic Vermilionville Village, where the Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures from the Attakapas region are preserved in a living history museum. Embark on a Louisiana Cajun swamp boat tour in beautiful Lake Martin or Atchafalaya Basin with Champagne's Tours, and a curated Cajun & Zydeco dance lesson at Gator Cove! Adventure awaits, and you never know what surprises might be included on this tour.
All-Day Cajun Experience Prices
Adult (12+): $185
Child (0 - 11): $155
Groups of 10 or More Adults: $175
Wednesdays & Thursdays: 8:45 AM – 5 PM*
Tours are not offered in July and August.
*All tours are subject to our minimums & availability
Tour information, hours, and prices are subject to change. Please check Cajun Food Tours’ website for the most up-to-date information.