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Carmel Food Tours

Ocean Ave & Mission St, Carmel, CA 93921
800-979-3370
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Ranked #1 of 17 activities in Carmel
Type: Tours
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Owner description: Carmel Food Tours is a walking, tasting and cultural tour of beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Experience the most famous artist colony in... more » Owner description: Carmel Food Tours is a walking, tasting and cultural tour of beautiful downtown Carmel-by-the-Sea. Experience the most famous artist colony in California with a leisurely stroll through the heart of Carmel, taste a specially-selected variety of foods and wines from local restaurants and boutique shops, and become acquainted with the unique history and culture of this magical city. « less
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San Mateo, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 16, 2013 NEW

Where should I start, exciting, friendly, and a beautiful experience. The host Staci is honest, very efficient, and knows how to feel the pulse of her group. I've been to Carmel several times but this tour showed me a dimension and a history to Carmel I had never known. The selection of restaurants and shops had one thing in common,"... More

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San Jose, California, United States
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2013

A very good experience to get an overall idea of the food offered in a small area like Carmel by the sea. You have normally a short period of time when you visit the area so it is likely you won't even get a chance to try all the area has to offer. This is a great alternative to taste... More

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Union City, California
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

We took the Carmel Food Tour on Sunday, April 28th. The hubby planned it to celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary, and although we had a good time, there are a few things that could have used improvement. My favorite stops were the 2 restaurants we visited, La Bicyclette and Casanova. Both restaurant stops served "food tour" appropriate items that were... More

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

We appreciate your feedback and are sorry your experience fell short of what we strive to provide. We do hope you'll give us another chance when you visit the area so you can enjoy the adjustments we are always making to improve our guests' experience. We feel that Carmel-by-the-Sea is a magical place, and we want to inspire our passion... More

Monterey, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Although we live in Monterey, it took an out of town acquaintance to alert us to the Carmel Food Tour - it was so deliciously enjoyable! Staci & Debbie were perfect guides, who offered intimate details & facts about Carmel history & gave personal recommendations for restaurants, as well as galleries & other must-do activities in Carmel. The tour itself... More

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
May 13, 2013

We can't wait to see you at breakfast! Thanks for sharing your great experience and we'll hope to see you soon! ~CFT More

springfield, mo
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

We had the best time on the Carmel Food Tour. You got to go to several places that we wouldn't have thought about otherwise. The good was great, the your guides were interesting and fun. It was one of the hi-lights of our trip. It runs about 3 hours. I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone going to Carmel.

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

We love sharing our "local" favorites with everyone and are thrilled that you appreciated them enough to share both your time on our tour, and the time to write your review. We have the best guests! ~CFT More

Euless, Texas
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2013

Besides all the great food and wine, although we've visited Carmel many times, the tour was very informative. Learned many interesting facts about the city. Cheese shop and salumi shop were superb.

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Staci G, General Manager at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

We love exposing guests to new locations, and are grateful to you for sharing your experience with us. Hopefully you'll return soon for a visit and even more memories! ~CFT More

Menlo Park, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2013

Delicious foods and friendly tour guide. It's a nice way to explore the city's foods and history. The tastings change up every now and then but my favorite was the Gnocchi at Casanova.

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

That gnocchi is ridonkulously good, isn't it? And the ambience... Hopefully you'll return for another date soon! Thanks so much for sharing your experience! ~CFT More

Orange, Texas
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2013

My wife and I recently visited Carmel and she had signed us up for the Carmel Food Tour for the one day that we were in town. Best thing we could have possibly done! Staci was an unbelievable guide around the town. We happened to be the only two people that signed up for the tour that day so we... More

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Whether it's two or sixteen, we're always thrilled to host guests who are eager to experience the great food, wine and culture that Carmel has to offer. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your impressions, and hope we'll see you on your next visit to the area! ~CFT More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 30, 2013 via mobile

Staci has a passion for the town of Carmel and all that it has to offer - its evident in her knowledge, sense of humor and the relationships she has built with the shop owners. We spent an amazing three hours walking the streets of Carmel, tasting yummy foods, drinking wine, sharing stories and learning about the quirky facts that... More

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

One of the absolute best things about Carmel is its walkability. The fact that you can navigate to so many great places without a car makes it an ideal destination for active people. We are always happy to give directions or an escort, especially to our guests! ~CFT More

Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 26, 2013

A wonderful way to experience Carmel! Excellent food, fun group of people, interesting facts on Carmel, and a perfect way to see the hidden pathways, courtyards, and highlights of a great town.

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Staci G, Owner at Carmel Food Tours, responded to this review
April 26, 2013

Thank you for your review! We are so grateful to have such a great group of guests every time and appreciate the time you took to share your experience! ~CFT More

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