Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

Overview

Discover, Taste and Enjoy on this leisurely walk that will immerse you into the rich culinary gems and history of Monterey. Indulge in decadent specialties from hand-crafted ice cream, luxurious chocolates, ethnic cuisines, and local wines. Accompanied by a guide, stroll with an intimate group and deepen your knowledge of Monterey history. Learn exciting and historical facts along the way, all while enjoying personalized attention.

City: Monterey & Carmel

Thu 24 Apr

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Starting at $164.00

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Thu 24 Apr

Starting at $164.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Gratuities at food/drink stops

Local guide

Alcoholic Beverages

Lunch

Beverages (including wine, beer and/or hard cider tastings)

Food tasting

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Adult pricing applies to all travelers 4 and over
Please email the host with any specific dietary requirements
Vegetarian & vegan options are available, please email the host
A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 to 2 miles total).
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Comfortable shoes and clothes, dress in layers as weather on the Monterey Peninsula is always changing due to our unique microclimates).

What To Expect

Monterey

Meet your guide in front of the Old Fisherman's Wharf and embark upon your epicurean exploration of Monterey. Step back in time at our first stop as small bites are enjoyed in a historic setting. Venture to Alvarado Street and the hidden gems of downtown Monterey's back streets where locals dine. Enjoy dishes from traditional Indian or Greek cuisine to local cider and pasta in a gastropub to deep dish pizza. Next, visit an artisan ice cream shop, sample handcrafted ice cream while visiting the kitchen. Continue past many historic buildings in Monterey including a couple of California's firsts while hearing stories about Monterey past and present. Finally, sip local wine and savor delicious local cheese. Bid your guide and group farewell, but feel free to remain at the last stop after the tour concludes.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (198)

lynnehC3967ZC

Nov 2024

Sonja was wonderful. She was personable, interesting, and had a nice sense of humor. She was knowledgeable about the area and had fun facts about Monterey history. The food was super delicious. Every stop was notably interesting. The grounds behind the avocado toast bakery were like a secret garden. Highly recommend!

Response from Host

Jan 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with Sonja and her fun, knowledgeable insights about Monterey’s history. We’re also glad you loved the food and found the “secret garden” behind the avocado toast bakery as magical as we do. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to see you on another tour soon!

Michelle_L

Nov 2024

We had an excellent tour guide, who clearly knew the area well and shared lots of relevant local history. The tasty stops for food and drinks offered just the right amount to eat and were spaced out well.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much for your review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed our tour.

deatraw

Sep 2024

What a delightful experience on a Sunday. Our guide was the best: personable, knowledgeable, interesting with the history and interested in us. With five stops the variety of tastings provided something for all palates. Plus “adult beverages” accessible at two sops. I’m a month long annual visitor to Monterey and I visited restaurants in old Monterey I didn’t previously know. Such a treat. I highly recommend this tour for the first time Monterey traveler as well as locals and frequent visitors. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are so delighted to hear that you enjoyed our tour and discovered some new restaurants.