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Carlsbad Village Food and Walking Tour
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Overview
This Carlsbad village tour features 8-9 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including the now famous cinnamon rolls from Cafe Topes! Learn about the history of California wines while sipping some of the local favorites. The goal is to entice your taste buds and stimulate your mind with the sights, flavors and way of life in Carlsbad. Come and experience Carlsbad Village of the past while listening to stories about some of its architectural jewels. Knowledgeable guides will share some of the interesting facts about the village in the early days. The Village is steeped with history, and this experience will be an insider's view of old and new Carlsbad. This tour helps you slow down and explore Carlsbad’s off-the-beaten-path areas, culture and foodie fun.
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You'll start at
Carlsbad Food Tours
State &, Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USANorthwest corner of State and Grand, across the street from our first tasting location Caldo Pomodoro 2907 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Near fountain.
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  • 1
    Caldo Pomodoro
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
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  • 2
    Humble Olive Oils
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 3
    Vigilucci's Gourmet Market and Catering
    Stop: 20 minutes - Admission included
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  • 4
    Witch Creek Winery
    Stop: 30 minutes - Admission included
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  • 5
    GelatoLove Flagship Store
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 6
    Café Topes
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 7
    Barrio
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 8
    Carlsbad Chocolate Bar
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 9
    Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa
    Stop: 15 minutes - Admission included
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  • 10
    The Land & Water Company
    Stop: 10 minutes - Admission included
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You'll end at
Carlsbad Food Tours
State &, Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USANorthwest corner of State and Grand, across the street from our first tasting location Caldo Pomodoro 2907 State Street, Carlsbad, CA 92011. Near fountain.
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Important Information
Departure Point
Carlsbad Food Tours, State &, Grand Ave, Carlsbad, CA 92008, USA
Duration
3h
Return Details
Returns to original departure point
Inclusions
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Local taxes
  • Food and wine tasting
  • Professional guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Entry/Admission - Caldo Pomodoro
  • Entry/Admission - Humble Olive Oils
  • Entry/Admission - Vigilucci's Gourmet Market and Catering
  • Entry/Admission - Witch Creek Winery
  • Entry/Admission - GelatoLove Flagship Store
  • Entry/Admission - Café Topes
  • Entry/Admission - Barrio
  • Entry/Admission - Carlsbad Chocolate Bar
  • Entry/Admission - Carlsbad Mineral Water Spa
  • Entry/Admission - The Land & Water Company
Exclusions
  • Gratuities
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Additional Info
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Minimum drinking age is 21 years
  • Dress code is smart casual
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Stroller accessible
  • Pets are welcome
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
113Reviews
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DayTrip87426 wrote a review Nov 2019
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Lots of focus on wine and didn't read our email
So, we were asked if we had any food allergies, etc. when we signed up and we have two in our group that don't eat meat. Cherie admitted she hadn't read this and didn't have an option for the two. She also commented frequently about all the options for "wine drinkers" and…
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Date of experience: April 2019
Response from Cheri P, Owner at Carlsbad Village Food and Walking Tour
Responded 2 weeks ago
We are certainly able to accommodate any guest’s food preferences or allergies. We constantly strive to make each of guests comfortable and satisfied in this respect. I’m not sure how we missed the email communication as we frequently check our emails. At the start of each tour, we normally check on the attending guest’s food preferences and do our best to make the necessary accommodations during the tour with appropriate tastings. We apologize for your experience, but we appreciate your input for us to continue to improve our tour process.
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Roger J wrote a review Nov 2019
6 contributions3 helpful votes
A Taste of Carlsbad
Really enjoyed our tour. Excellent food and excellent company. Cherie was very friendly and helpful. Particularly enjoyed the Humble Oils, their balsamic selection was extensive and delicious. All other venues were good, our least favourite was Senor Grubbys, but even that…
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Response from Cheri P, Owner at Carlsbad Village Food and Walking Tour
Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for the wonderful review. See ya on our Indulgence tour next year.
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SeeinSparks wrote a review Nov 2019
19 contributions2 helpful votes
Enjoyable and a great way to take in the village
Our tour guide was David and he was fantastic. Enjoyed each of the stops and it helped shape some of the visits we'd make later on during our vacation. Spoke with Cherie prior to booking and she was very pleasant and helped us decide to switch to the Tuesday walk. Would…
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Date of experience: October 2019
Response from Cheri P, Owner at Carlsbad Village Food and Walking Tour
Responded Nov 3, 2019
Thanks for the great review. We were happy to show you our beautiful village by the sea.
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Debbie S wrote a review Nov 2019
2 contributions
Great tour...great time!
I thought this tour would be a really good time but it far surpassed my expectations. It was an afternoon of food ,drink and history.Hearing the history of Carlsbad and the establishments really made the tour. Definitely add this tour to your vacation plans! Come hungry!!
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Date of experience: October 2019
Response from Cheri P, Owner at Carlsbad Village Food and Walking Tour
Responded Nov 3, 2019
Thanks Debbie It was a lot of fun having you and your husband on the tour. Hope to see you again next time you are in town.
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Groupworker wrote a review Oct 2019
185 contributions63 helpful votes
Taste of Carlsbad
It was a pleasant experience, but I’ve been on better tours. Most importantly, tour guides have to be careful to balance keeping the conversation going with sharing too much personal information. In this case, personal information was shared that crossed the line and made me…
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