Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour | 3 hours

346 Reviews | Monterey & Carmel
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Carmel Small Group Walking Food & Cultural Tour
2 Adults x $149.00
$298.00
Approx Total
$298.00
Duration: 3 hours
Includes all tastings
Digital Photo Album: When your tour leader takes photos, we tidy them up and send them in a neat digital album for you to enjoy - and share!

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • All beverages
  • All food samplings (enough for lunch)
  • Professional foodie guide
  • 3-hour food and wine tasting tour
  • Gratuities

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.

Meeting points

The tour meets in the courtyard in front of the main entrance to Carmel's Sunset Cultural Center. The Sunset Center is located on San Carlos Street, and the entrance is at the intersection of 9th Avenue, across from the Carmel Woman's Club. The courtyard is located at the bottom of the stairs.

End point

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We end 2-3 blocks from the starting point, depending on the day's itinerary. Our guides are happy to give you specific return instructions, or walk you back if you're not comfortable with navigation.

Itinerary

  • 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.

    15 minutes

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    Carmel Food Tours is a guided 3-hour, walking, cultural, and tasting tour of beautiful Carmel-by-the-Sea. You'll spend time meandering through passageways and corridors, tasting your way along 6-7 restaurants and specialty shops. You will hear local insights and lore from your tour guide, and the afternoon will fly by while you discover new tastes and experiences that range from a honey company started by a 5th grader, to the only restaurant in Carmel that offers tableside preparation.

    3 hours

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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

Non Refundable

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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346 reviews

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Couples Trip

Published on Jan, 2025

We did the walking food tour with Bonnie and loved it! Terrific way to see Carmel by the Sea and experience all the alley ways, local hot spots and enjoy the downtown area. We learned a lot about the town by spending time her. Would highly recommend this tour company and if you get Bonnie as your guide, you are in the a treat!!

Fantastic Tour

Published on Dec, 2024

We had a great time on the tour with Bonnie leading us. She was very informative and the food was excellent. We would definitely ask for her again.

The best food tour ever!

Published on Dec, 2024

Awesome tour and great service! My first food tour with the best guide with fun, pleasure and inspiration. I will recommend it to all our friends, clients, relatives and colleagues! A good way to get to know the magic of Carmel.

A Lovely Day in Carmel

Published on Nov, 2024

Bonnie was a fantastic guide! She highlighted Carmel addresses, architecture, restaurants, and various local must sees! The food was delicious, my favorite was the chilequiles and sparkling wine with rose petals at El Bistro By the Sea! My husband loved the finale Dutch Door Donut! The beautiful winter day added to the Carmel charm!

Fabulous Food Tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Great tour combining stops in local restaurants and small businesses. Bonnie told great stories about Carmel past and present and gave great restaurant recommendations. She clearly loves her job and her town and is a credit to your team. It was also good to hear from some of the owners of the establishments we visited in particular El Bistro and the Carmel Honey Company. Overall this was a great way to spend a few hours in this pretty little town.

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