Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour in Monterey & Carmel booking from $129.00

Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

Overview

Discover the charming coastal town of Carmel and savor a series of tantalizing food tastings (which may include wine or a cocktail) on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Your passionate guide will share stories about the history, culture and architecture of Carmel as you stop at restaurants, stylish watering holes and food shops to meet business owners (when available) and sample different food items. You may visit places like a classic European Restaurant, a local tavern serving mixed fermentation brews and modern takes on classic dishes, purveyors of the freshest tortillas on the Monterey Peninsula, and a local producer of confections made from century-old recipes. In general, the tastings add up to an average lunch. Ideal for both tourists and Carmel residents, this tour is a leisurely and tasty way to learn more about this quaint town.

This small group tour is generally limited to 16 people, ensuring more personal attention from your guide.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Sat 16 Nov

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What's Included

All beverages

All food samplings (enough for lunch)

Professional foodie guide

3-hour food and wine tasting tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Comfortable shoes recommended
Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; we are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice
Minimum age is 21 years for alcohol consumption.
Adult pricing applies to all travelers age 3 and up; tour is geared towards adults but well behaved children are welcome
Children under the age of 3 should be discussed with tour operator as to the appropriateness of attending.
** We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten- and lactose-free diets with advance notice ONLY. Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking. We are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice, so please note any special restrictions on your reservation.
Not recommended for travelers who are unable to walk without difficulty or pain
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons

What To Expect

Sunset Cultural Center

This is the meeting place for Carmel Food Tours. Look for the tall, Gothic-style arch and huge windows. It looks a little like a church, but it's not. When you descend into the courtyard, which is located EXACTLY at the intersection of 9th & San Carlos, you'll be greeted by your tour guide.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Reviews (265)

Richa G

Oct 2018

We loved the concept of a [walking] food tour thereby exploring not just the popular eateries but also the hidden gems and pathways of the city. Our tour guide Amber was really knowledgeable and showed us some really beautiful hidden pathways of the Carmel downtown. We covered 7 eateries, including honey and olive oil tasting. We were celebrating my husband's birthday in Carmel and this tour was a surprise for him, and he absolutely loved it !!! We highly recommend the tour to anyone visiting Carmel.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

Happy Birthday and thank you for choosing to spend your husband's birthday with us! We are pleased to hear that it was a loved event and that you enjoyed your time with us. We wish him another year full of fantastic foods and surprises!

SunNFunNJ

Oct 2018

I attended the Carmel Food and Wine Tour on Saturday, 10/6/18 and had a great time. The day goes by quickly and you can’t believe 3+ hours have passed. The guide takes you on a journey through town, and ours had us making 7 stops along the way. Your trip may be different, as I’m told the stops vary from tour to tour. The first stop was at Café Carmel – where we all were treated to a full slice of fresh made spinach quiche and listened to the owner’s story of how the place was started and her passion for baking. The owner / baker was a lovely woman, and although the quiche was delicious, it was rather ordinary, in my opinion. Next we went to Carmel Honey Company where we learned about the details of honey making and more interestingly, that the company is owned and operated by a 15 year-old. TRUTH! There were other stops for house-made pasta and farm fresh butternut squash soup, as well as artisan olive oil, balsamic vinegar and chocolate tastings. The most interesting and fun stop was to Cultura Mexican restaurant which serves authentic Oaxacan cuisine, including fried grasshoppers. A fun and interesting experience. Our group of 16 was very diverse but everyone becomes like family after wonderful food and drink. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Oct 2018

We are pleased to hear that you had a great time! We try to make our stops diverse and are happy that Cultura fit the bill. We hope that you are able to return and enjoy another experience with us!

MrsSears1

Oct 2018

All four of the ladies in our group really enjoyed this tour. Bonnie our tour guide was VERY nice and knowledgeable. She didn't over do it so we were over whelmed but told us great interesting stories and facts about Carmel while still keeping the tour moving. It didn't even seem like 3 hours. The food was amazing, but the stories behind each place we stopped were even better. Thank you Bonnie! Keep up the good work.

Response from Host

Oct 2018

It's amazing how quickly the time flies, doesnt it? Bonnie is a fabulous guide and we are glad to hear that you enjoyed all the stories she shared about Carmel and it's history. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!

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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

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