Sweet & Savory Tour of Lancaster City!

Overview

I am a Lancaster native, former professional baker and committed food lover who can't wait to share some of the hidden culinary gems of Lancaster City! My passion is food and hosting/meeting new people. We will visit unique and varied "off the beaten path" downtown purveyors on this door to door walking tour, where you'll get extra access and attention from owners and operators. Ask your questions and enjoy generous samples! Take home goodies are included in the price of the tour, AND a wealth of history about the city.

City: Lancaster

Sat 19 Oct

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Starting at $70.00

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Sat 19 Oct

Starting at $70.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Snacks

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Seasons Olive Oil and Vinegar Taproom

Guests will have an introduction from the staff explaining the many fantastic flavors of balsamic vinegars and olive oils sourced from their own Spanish vineyard before being turned loose to sample any varieties and combinations you want. Guests of loKal Experiences receive a 10% discount on any purchases.

The Spice & Tea Exchange Of Lancaster

Our guests will get a full explanation of the stores offerings by their knowledgable staff as well as an interactive experience sampling all of the aromas of their unique spice blends, sugars, salts, and teas. Each guest will receive a hot or iced tea of their choosing from the 70-plus loose leaf teas they offer, as well as a 10% discount on any purchases by virtue of being a loKal Experiences guest.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (13)

Kristen_S

Dec 2022

Wonderful tour! Kim was great! We loved all the places we stopped. Go on this tour with an empty stomach.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

That's awesome! Thank you for coming along and for reviewing!

frank_s

Jul 2022

Mike’s knowledge and sharing of the cities history kept us engaged during the tour. Also learning about the cities preservation efforts and organizations committed to Lancaster also painted a bright future for the community. The stops along the way allowed us to enjoy different Lancaster flavors and we returned to several again during our stay in Lancaster. Frank Solano. 7/14/22

Response from Host

Jul 2022

Thank you! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed the Sweet and Savory experience and appreciated both our vendors and the city itself. It was our pleasure hosting you.

Christine_T

Apr 2022

This was the most expensive of the food tours given the weekend we were in Lancaster. Our food samples were: pickles, a stroopie, a cup of tea, a cupcake, tasting at an oil and vinegar shop, and a Whoopi pie. This company is pulling in a huge profit at $70 a head! The oil and vinegar tasting is free to all customer. The other items maybe totaled $30 erring on the high end. Some interesting history told by the guide, but I’ve done food tours in 3 other cities and this was really of poor quality. Very disappointed.

Response from Host

Apr 2022

We are very sorry you were disappointed and didn't feel the value was there. There is usually a stop at a French pastry shop that is a higher price point, but it was unexpectedly closed due to a plumbing problem and it was necessary to go to the Central Market as a substitute. Having offered this tour for over 3 years with almost exclusively 5 star reviews across all listing platforms, almost all of our guests do feel the tour is well worth the price, not just the samples and take-homes, but the city tour and information provided by our guides. That said, we do appreciate your feedback and take it seriously. I would also note that in addition to direct food expenses, there are multiple other costs associated such as substantial commissions to platforms such as this one as well as guide payments and other indirect costs that diminish the perceived "huge" profit down to a very modest number per person.