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Doctor Gumbo Tours
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#2 of 99 Food & Drink in New Orleans
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Food and Cocktail History Tours of New Orleans, Louisiana. Locally-owned and operated. The cure for the common tour!
New Orleans, Louisiana
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2023
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22MRC314
Cleveland, OH1 contribution
Fabulous tour - highly recommend
Feb 2022
We took a chance and signed up for a Saturday night tour. Our tour guide Beth really knew the city and you could tell she was familiar with all the bars so we had no issues finding seats or getting our drinks. Our tour was faster than was originally scheduled but it was also the night of the Krewe de Vieux parade so she wanted to make sure we all had an opportunity to check that out as well. I know a lot of the tours do not include drinks and initially I was hesitant to go on this one because the price was higher due to the included drinks. I'm glad we chose it though because I tried things I most likely never would have, such as the Ojen Frappe or the very pretty Brandy Crusta. It was great hearing the stories behind the drinks too.
Written March 14, 2022
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Dylan O
So glad you took a chance with us, and that you enjoyed the Cocktail History Tour! Thanks, Dylan Owner, Doctor Gumbo Tours
Written March 15, 2022
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gracefitzgerald193
Richmond, VA1 contribution
Highly Recommended Tour
Aug 2021
We had an absolutely amazing experience with Beth. She did a great job combining the history of each cocktail as well as letting us enjoy the drink itself! We tasted 5 different cocktails at several amazing different bars. I would highly recommend eating beforehand and you’ll enjoy every bit of this tour.
Written August 16, 2021
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ABC
2 contributions
Fantastic NOLA tour!
Jan 2020 • Couples
Lindsey was a great tour guide through the French Quarter. Not only did we eat lots of delicious food, but she was so knowledgable about the history of the city and the food it’s known for. A wonderful way to get to know this great city of New Orleans. Cannot recommend enough!
Written January 11, 2020
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Lisa
Valencia, PA113 contributions
Good Food, Distracted Guide,
Mar 2020
I've done about a dozen food tours in different cities, and this one was severely lacking in information provided by our guide. Typically the guide describes the sites and shops as you're walking during the tour, includes amusing anecdotes, and interacts with the guests, but that was not the case with Dr. Gumbo tours. Although we were told some basic history during the restaurant stops, our guide spent much of his time texting and walking rather than interacting with us and providing interesting trivia as we walked. The food was excellent, however.
Written March 14, 2020
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Dylan O
Hi Lisa, I'm glad you enjoyed the excellent food on our Food History Tour. I'm sorry you felt the historical component was lacking. That's a new one for us, as people overwhelmingly remark that they love the amazing and thorough culinary history we relay. I've spoken with your guide Nate, who has a degree in History, and who regularly receives excellent reviews. He relayed that it was business as usual that day, with all of the usual stops and narratives. Again, I'm sorry you felt this aspect of the tour was not on par with what you've experienced on other food tours. He did mention that he was texting the other guide that day to coordinate and make sure they didn't overlap at any of the venues. My guides also regularly update me via text throughout the tour. Additionally, one of our venues had their phone lines down that day, and he and my other guides had to text management there to coordinate the timely preparation and presentation of the food samples. I'm sorry you didn't feel we gave you an excellent tour experience (beyond the food component). It's what we strive to do every day. And in these extremely challenging times we are currently facing, it only reinforces how much we value our customers. I hope you are safe and well. All the best, Doc
Written March 15, 2020
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s.rod
3 contributions
Can’t Miss Experience - See the Best of NOLA
Apr 2021
I did both the food AND cocktail tour, back to back, and can’t recommend it enough. As someone who has been visiting NOLA for over ten years, I was a little skeptical about how much I would learn, but Beth changed all that. Tour guide extraordinaire that she is, she was able to lead the group/provide cool tidbits/educate all while making everyone feel welcome and comfortable. The delicious food and delightful drinks only added to the experience. This tour is equally fun for all generations and is something I would repeat with a different group on a future visit.
Written May 4, 2021
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Dylan O
Wow! This is such a great review...thank you so much!
Written May 5, 2021
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Mahnur H
New Orleans, LA1 contribution
Great way to spend an evening in the French Quarter
Feb 2020
I booked this tour for friends visiting New Orleans. It was a fantastic way to start our evening. Our tour guide was informative, funny and relaxed! We learned about our cocktails and about NOLA. They took us to some very cool bars and even to a balcony bar which was great because balcony party tickets were around $200 at this time! Not everyone needs to drink on this tour and it was equally fun for non-alcoholic drinkers! It is a little pricey but i feel it is worth it!!
Written February 26, 2020
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FunBobbyLSU
1 contribution
Nola Food Tour - Beth was AMAZING!
Sep 2021
I brought my inlaws in from Utah for their first trip to Nola. Beth was such a great tour guide giving us the history behind the foods and even sending us recipes to try at home. Dr Gumbo was great with the communication prior to the date giving COVID updates and post hurricane openings.

Highly recommended, even if you are a Louisiana native like me...you will definitely learn something new. Also, the food was delicious!! Next time I am taking the booze tour!
Written September 24, 2021
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Reese J
5 contributions
Such a fun event!
Aug 2021
This food tour was so fun. Was not expecting to be full but we were almost busting at the seems. Every stop was so delicious. And of course we cannot leave out the best... our tour guide Beth. She did an excellent job. She was on time, funny and kept us moving. This was no easy feat in narrow streets of French quarter with 12 off us and we even had someone on mobility scooter. We were able to be active in the tour and Beth helped the history of new orleans came alive to all of senses... sight, smell, hearing, touch and of course Taste!
Written August 11, 2021
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kendrick
Boston, MA6,836 contributions
So much fun exploring New Orleans food, history & culture
Nov 2022 • Family
This is a must-do if you are interested in the dynamic, every-evolving city of New Orleans, particularly the influences of culture on the incredibly varied cuisine. Mike, our tour guide, was engaging, well-informed and has a great sense of humor. Also, he took his time answering questions, etc. and we never felt rushed. The variety of places offered on the tour was appealing to us and we highly recommend it as a great way to spend an afternoon. Wear good walking shoes and whatever you do, don't make dinner reservations within a couple of hours from the time the tour ends. You will get lots to eat along the way!
Written November 28, 2022
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deciding
DC352 contributions
Lots of Entertaining History
May 2022
The guide was fun and had lots of interesting history to share. The food and drinks were of a good quality. However, while I appreciate the 2 places were food was not served were locally owned and operated venues, the only real reason for the tour to stop there seemed to be an opportunity for the participants to spend more money during an already pricey tour. It should also be noted that most of the participating restaurants are owned by the same restaurant group.
Written June 1, 2022
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