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

Sun 17 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)

Paige B

Jul 2018

Our guide was Bonnie. Our group consisted of 7, 3 couples and me. Bonnie immediately made us all feel welcome and comfortable with each other. We became fast friends. The tour was informative and easy walking. Bonnie did more than just talk about food, she gave us really interesting facts about the area, having been born and raised there. The restaurants we visited were great. They welcomed us and they all talked about their restaurant and the food we were going to taste. I had a really nice afternoon with some very nice people. There was plenty of food, I didn't eat again till dinner! Thanks Bonnie!

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank you for joining us on a tour of Carmel. As you have discovered, we are more than just a food tour and are delighted to hear that you enjoyed all the lovely things our town, restaurants and guides have to share. We do aim to give your taste buds a chance to discover a lot of flavors while filling you up! Thank you for taking the time to share your review!

sazer3

Jun 2018

On a girls get-a-way, a dear friend treated me to the Carmel Food Tour, and what a treat it was. I knew it was going to be special from the get go because of the energy, humor and knowledge our guide Migdahlia put out in just her introduction. She let us know that we would be eating, drinking and learning a bit about Carmel as we meandered through the city. Our first stop was Anton & Michel for a delicious taste (more than a taste, all the places we stopped were very generous) of short ribs on Polenta with a glass of delicious wine. From there, Mig took us to Carmel Honey Company, and what a surprise that was. I'm not a big honey lover, but the creative tastes of different flavored honeys on cheeses, fruits and crackers made me sit up and take notice. Bought two kinds of honey, can't wait to shake up my appetizer choices. We had great pulled pork sandwiches at 400 degrees, olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting at Trio Carmel, incredible Ziti Bolognese at La Balena, Tiramisu at Cantinetta Luca, and mouthwatering chocolates at Lula's. And along the way, Mig gave us bits of history, funny stories, and other restaurant recommendations, all the while leading us through hidden walkways and courtyards that made it all magical. To top is off, we also received a discount on our purchases at these places, which I happily took full advantage of. So from now on, when we come to Carmel, this food tour will definitely be on my list of must do's.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank you for spending your girls get-a-way with us! It is always an honor to share special occasions with our guests and even better when we exceed their expectations. We truly try to share the best of what Carmel has to offer and we are happy to know that you are able to take a small piece of our experience back home with you. We hope to see you again soon!

Gill2K_13

Jun 2018

We booked this as a birthday present for a friend, and obviously had to go too! So glad we did this while in Carmel. We visited 7 different shops/restaurants, all totally different but great quality food and definitely enough for lunch - we even got a taste of kumquatcello which wasn't normally included. The olive oil tasting was the biggest surprise for me, so many different ways to use it. Our guide was happy to answer any questions, and this a great way to learn your way around Carmel, so worth doing the tour early on in your stay if you've not been before.

Response from Host

Jul 2018

Thank you for choosing us to share a birthday experience with a friend! We try to show the best of what Carmel has to offer and we are happy to read about your olive oil tasting experience. Our tasting partners are always very interactive and eager to share with our guests. Thank you for taking the time to write a review and we hope to see you again!

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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour

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