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Carmel Food Tours
Carmel Food Tours
5
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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ADDITIONAL TOUR OPTIONS AND AVAILABILITY ON OUR WEBSITE - CLICK 'CONTACT' BELOW (DESKTOP) TO BOOK DIRECT. 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.
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Michael M
1 contribution
May 2021
I can not say enough about our experience with Carmel Food Tours. We booked it along with a bike tour of Point Lobos in Carmel through Mad Dogs and Englishmen Bike Rentals. After our bike ride our tour guide Amber was waiting to take on another adventure in Carmel. The 4 restaurants were fabulous and the menus along with the cocktails were delicious. I have to say that I was absolutely surprised at the portions that we received from each of the purveyors. Completely unexpected. I thought we might get a little appetizer to share. No way! We each got our own dish, and not just a taste of a beverage but a full cocktail, wine or beer.
Even if you don't do the bike tour I'm sure their regular food walking tour if fantastic. I also love the little bites (no pun intended ) of history that Amber gave us were fantastic.
Thank you Carmel Food Tours. We will be back!!!
M & P
Even if you don't do the bike tour I'm sure their regular food walking tour if fantastic. I also love the little bites (no pun intended ) of history that Amber gave us were fantastic.
Thank you Carmel Food Tours. We will be back!!!
M & P
Written May 29, 2021
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You made our day! The Bikes, Bites & Bevs Tour is only available on our website, and we really appreciate you sharing your experience with future guests. We think it's a great way to explore, taste, and maybe get in touch with that feeling of fun we've all been too long without!
Written May 29, 2021
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Helen K
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
I thought there were to many people (17) on the tour way to many for what was covered. We felt rushed at most of the places. Veronica did a good job explaining the interesting facts about Carmel but at times spoke quickly and it was hard to keep up.
The Tapas restaurant was lame, potatoes with spicy sauce, Tapas are small plates, totally missed the point I would never go there to patronize. The food the other places was good, my favorite was the Cauliflower dish at the brewery.
Final thought for the price limit the number of people to 10 at most.
The Tapas restaurant was lame, potatoes with spicy sauce, Tapas are small plates, totally missed the point I would never go there to patronize. The food the other places was good, my favorite was the Cauliflower dish at the brewery.
Final thought for the price limit the number of people to 10 at most.
Written October 31, 2023
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Charles H
Seattle, WA2 contributions
Dec 2022
I have been fortunate to participate in two of CFT's offerings; the Carmel Food and Wine Tour in 2017 and the San Miguel de Allende Mexico Tour in December 2022. Both experiences were delivered way beyond my expectations. The Carmel tour provided a wonderful exposure to this charming town's hospitality offerings. The San Miguel de Allende tour was a carefully curated, intimate, concierge travel experience that sets a high bar for our future travel planning. Our new friends Staci and Migdalia were gracious hosts who made certain all guests needs and interests were addressed. The itinerary, accommodations and daily scheduled offerings were exceptional. This was the perfect first trip to Mexico beyond-the-beaches for us and a multi-sensory dive into the food, crafts, shopping, music, history, and culture of this fascinating country. Put this tour on your bucket list.
Written December 6, 2022
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Peter
Modesto, CA12 contributions
Oct 2021
We, as two couples, have been on numerous food tours in various cities in the US and abroad. The Carmel Food Tour was by far the best we have encountered. Our guide, Amber, was charming and knowledgeable sprinkling historic and current tidbits of information about Carmel throughout the tour. However, the best part was, of course, the food and drink. There were 7 locations we visited with first class food, wine, desert and chocolate and generous servings throughout. We were more that filled at the end. Highly recommended, with a fair price for what we received.
Written October 1, 2021
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Jackie P
Atascadero, CA5 contributions
Jun 2021
We booked the Carmel Bikes, Bites, and Bevs tour and loved it! We met at Mad Dogs and Englishmen to pick up our e-bikes and headed to Point Lobos. Staci led us past cottages and historical sites occasionally stopping to describe the landmarks. After a couple beautiful hikes at Point Lobos we headed back to Carmel by the Sea to begin the bites and bevs portion of the tour. Amber escorted us to four tasting locations where we were served a generous taste and a beverage. My favorite was the crispy cauliflower and elderflower gin and tonic at Alvarado Street Brewery. Amber was knowledgeable about the locations we visited and recounted tidbits of Carmel history as we walked to the different establishments. Thank you for a fabulous day of exploring, exercising and eating!
Written June 2, 2021
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Both of us enjoyed meeting and sharing time with both of you! Thanks so much for sharing your experience forward, and for all the kind words. The BB&B Tour is only available on our website and we're so glad you found it (and us)!
Written June 2, 2021
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Alessandra B
2 contributions
Dec 2019
Our guide, Tracy, was very knowledgeable and provided us with a great experience. We visited three restaurants, tried different wines, Italian, Mexican, and French cuisine, plus dessert and olive oil experience. We also experienced some local honey from a very young entrepreneur.
Written January 3, 2020
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Diane T
Tucson, AZ9 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
We have visited the Monterey/Carmel area several times and never realized there was a food tour in Carmel By The Sea! Don’t miss this fantastic tour. We learned about the history and hidden gems here. The 6 stops ( yes 6) were at some amazing restaurants and a few libations too! You will not want to make dinner plans because you will be pleasantly full after the 3 hour tour! The walking was very easy and paced well, definitely wear walking shoes as the Carmel walkways are a bit bumpy. Veronica was our tour guide for the day. She was exceptionally knowledgeable and friendly! We look forward to enjoying this tour again next time we are in the area!,
Written September 23, 2023
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SedonaFlyFishingAdv
Sedona, AZ31 contributions
May 2021 • Couples
Great activity for history, drinks, and food. We did the bike tour first. Stacy the owner came on our bike tour and she was Awesome! Funny, personable gal that kept the tour on pace. She passed us off to Amber, great gal that really knows her history and cuisine in the Carmel by the Sea area. She took us on a walking food, drink, and history lesson in the town. 4 stops sampling different drinks and food from Carmel’s best. From signature cocktails to Carmel’s best wine, this trip definitely covered it. It was a lot of food and a lot of booze! We had a great couple along on the tour. It gave us the chance to chat and have fun as well. Definitely put it on your things to do list!
Written May 4, 2021
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Dan K
4 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
We met up with Bonnie as planned and walked to several places that we can revisit later. Great information, great history lessons on Carmel by the Sea. Food was great and each stop had a great story behind it. Bonnie was the Carmel OG!
Will recommend this experience to anyone
Dan and Becky
Will recommend this experience to anyone
Dan and Becky
Written February 25, 2023
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hughejd
Tulsa, OK7 contributions
Jul 2021
Great tour! The pace was perfect, with plenty of time at each stop, and time in between to see and learn about Carmel. Mig was the perfect guide — charming, knowledgeable, and with a gift for making everyone feel comfortable. Highly recommended!
Written July 9, 2021
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My friends and I had a wonderful experience on our tour with you two years ago and would like to book another walk when we visit in September. Do you visit the same restaurants as you did then or have the selections changed? Thank you!
Written July 22, 2017
Hi Wendy, we have a few of the same and a few different tasting partners. We actually change a couple of them based on day of the week now, so tours can be different from a Friday to a Monday, even. :)
Written July 24, 2017
My husband and I are celebrating our 12 year wedding anniversary in Carmel and would love to take your food and wine tour. My question is, is their a tour we can take on a Sun or Mon? I noticed you can only book for end of the week online.
Written June 30, 2017
Hi Andrea, Congratulations on your anniversary! We offer tours on Mondays as well as Thurs-Sat every week. There are a couple exceptions where dates have been bought out for private groups, but they are largely available through October. Please let us know how to be the best resource for you.
Written July 1, 2017
Hello Sandra, thank you for the informative and helpful description of Carmel and the food / wine tour in particular which sounds right up our street. My wife and I plus two friends will be visiting for the first time in September therefore any further help regarding such tours, hotels / motels and the surrounding area would be much appreciated.....regards, Gary.
Written February 19, 2016
Hi Gary,
Of course we hope you'll enjoy one of our tours while you're here. In addition to the two great answers above, we would suggest the following:
Lodging - There is a wide variety of places to stay in Carmel, so we'll recommend a range for your review:
Cobblestone Inn: B&B walking distance to everything, have heard wonderful things about their breakfasts.
Hofsas House: A couple blocks off the main street but still walking distance to everything, this may be a little quieter than other choices. They offer a heated pool (rare in this area). Rooms are clean and bright.
Cypress Inn: Their lounge is one of the stops on our food tour. Located in the heart of Carmel, their Mediterranean style features small-ish, stylish rooms that are all pet-friendly.
Pine Inn: On Ocean Avenue, it's Carmel's oldest hotel. Their front lobby is full of Louis XV furniture and their staff is welcoming and attentive.
Tally Ho Inn: Sister hotel to the Pine Inn (and right across the street), this hotel has only a handful of rooms. The spaces are larger than we've seen anywhere in Carmel.
La Playa Hotel: Most recently renovated in Carmel, a couple blocks from downtown, with beautiful views and elegant appointments.
We are the only food tour in town, and are getting ready to launch our breakfast tour in April (so you'll have two selections). Other tours include a historical walking tour (both in Carmel and Monterey), segway and ghost tours in Monterey, and Carmel's own Wine Walk Passport (available at the Carmel Chamber - $69 gets you 9 vouchers to 14 walkable tasting rooms in Carmel; may be shared, and they don't expire until used).
Please feel free to reach out if you have additional questions.
Carmel Food Tours
Written February 22, 2016
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