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Taste Carolina Gourmet Food Tours

220 Fayetteville Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919.237.2254
Ranked #2 of 5 tours in Raleigh
4.5 of 5 stars 32 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: What better way to get to know a place and its people than to eat its food? Tour North Carolina's tastiest and most unique restaurants and shops....... more » Owner description: What better way to get to know a place and its people than to eat its food? Tour North Carolina's tastiest and most unique restaurants and shops. You'll go behind the scenes to chat with owners and chefs of the best restaurants in town while sampling their amazing food. Tours make 5-8 stops and along the way, you’ll learn about the area’s history and architecture. Public tours take place every Saturday. Private and custom tours are available. This is a great way to experience a city and feel like an insider! « less
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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29 reviews 29 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 18, 2012

I must admit that when my wife told me we were going to take the Downtown Raleigh food tour with our out-of-town guests, I was a little skeptical. However, after taking the tour, I have already recommended it to a half dozen friends! Maybe it was just the fact that the weather was perfect that day, and we were with... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

We went on a wonderful downtown Raleigh Food Tour last week. We had a great tour guide, Sharon, who kept us on time at the 6 stops! We were SO full, we had to pace ourselves at the restaurants and only eat part of what they offered! The weather was perfect (69 degrees!), and sunny. We learned about downtown Raleigh... More

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Raleigh, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 29, 2012

Planned my husband's 40th birthday "brews cruise" with Lesley. I emailed her with a general idea of what I had in mind, and she put together and executed an amazing experience! The entire event was seamless, food and beer pairings were delicious, our five Raleigh, NC tour stops were all interesting and different. Taste Carolina sets the quality bar HIGH;... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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My mom and I joined four other couples this past Saturday for a Taste Carolina tour of Raleigh. We weren't quite sure what to expect, but I was looking for something fun to do since she was in town visiting from upstate New York (I currently live in Fayetteville). We ultimately went to seven different restaurants/bars and loved every one... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 7, 2012
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We were visiting Raleigh for the hockey game with another couple who were looking to us as their tour guide. Knowing next to nothing about this city I thought we could give the afternoon tour a try. What a treat. Susan was a warm and interesting guide. She pointed out her favorite spots as we strolled between 6 eating and... More

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Raleigh, NC
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
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We decided to go on the Taste Carolina Saturday food tour at the last minute when plans for my birthday were cancelled. What a great experience! Our tour guide Meredith was informative & friendly, the food selection was great, the restaurants were all gracious and the stories so interesting...I was especially impressed with the seamless timing. It takes a lot... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

Sometimes your own back yard can become a little boring, so my husband and I planned a short overnight excursion with friends to Raleigh. All four of us have been to our state Capitol a time or two, but none of us were too familiar with the bars or restaurants, so we booked a Taste Carolina tour. AWESOME! From our... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012

Megan was awesome and the restaurants were great! So much yummy food so bring your appetite More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 29, 2011

My husband and I went as part of a weekend celebration of our wedding anniversary. We had a great time. Our host, Katie, was funny, talkative, informative, and really did a great job. All of the restaurants we visited were superb and there was a great mix of sweet and savory. I read a couple of reviews before I went... More

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Chandler, Arizona
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 11, 2011
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This tour is perfect and worth your time and money! My girlfriends and I were able to experience all different types of food throughout Raleigh. The tour guide, I believe her name was Katie, was excellent. She was down to earth and enjoyed her job. I would definitely recommend this. The food is not "traditional" southern food, but the different... More

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