Old Monterey Walking Food Tour | 3 hours 30 minutes

194 Reviews | Monterey & Carmel
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: Hindi, German, English
  • Gratuities at food/drink stops
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Beverages (including wine, beer and/or hard cider tastings)
  • Food tasting
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Gratuities for your guide (optional)

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.

Meeting points

We will meet outside the entrance to the Old Fisherman's Wharf across from the Custom House (this is the wharf with all of the shops and restaurants, not the commercial wharf). Look for the pink building called Harbor House on the corner and your guide will be standing in front of that building.

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Itinerary

  • 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.

    3 hours

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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).

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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Loved the tour and can’t wait to do it again with friends and family!!

Published on Jan, 2025

We had an amazing time. We have been to Monterey probably over 100 times and learned so much about the history. Valerie was our guide and we loved her. She was very knowledgeable and can tell she loved the area as well.

Loved it!!

Published on Jan, 2025

I highly recommend this walking tour. Valerie was our guide, she was very knowledgeable and a great guide. If you are visiting the area it’s worth checking out.

Hidden History and Flavors

Published on Dec, 2024

Sonia gave excellent history tidbits and a wonderful variety of tastes for a wonderful experience. We are locals and still learned new things

Explore Monterey's history and food tour

Published on Nov, 2024

Sonya, our guide was great! Very knowledgable about Monterey history and we toured areas of the town we'd never been to before. We had a nice variety of great food and beverages. Met some nice people on the tour too.

Highly Recommend!

Published on 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!

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