Carmel Small Group Walking Food and Cultural Tour
by Carmel Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$318Overview
This three-hour small group walking tour in Carmel-by-the-Sea includes guided stops at six to seven restaurants and specialty food shops. The group is generally limited to 16 participants, allowing for more interaction with the guide. The tour begins at the Sunset Cultural Center, identified by its tall Gothic-style arch and large windows, located at the intersection of 9th and San Carlos streets. Participants meet their guide in the courtyard before setting off. During the walk, the guide shares local history, cultural information, and architectural notes about Carmel. Guests sample a variety of foods that together amount to a full lunch. Tastings may include offerings from a classic European restaurant, a tavern with mixed fermentation brews, fresh tortilla purveyors, and a confectionery using century-old recipes. Some stops feature tableside food preparation or products like honey made by local producers, including a company started by a fifth grader. All food and beverages are included in the price. The tour moves at a leisurely pace through Carmel’s streets and passageways, providing opportunities to meet business owners when possible. This tour suits visitors and local residents interested in food and culture. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and note that the minimum age for alcohol consumption is 21 years. Dietary restrictions must be communicated before booking to allow for accommodations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sunset Cultural Center
The tour meeting point is the Sunset Cultural Center, marked by a tall Gothic-style arch and large windows near the intersection of 9th and San Carlos streets. Although it resembles a church, it is not one. Participants gather in the courtyard to meet the guide before beginning the tour.
15 min
Carmel Food Tasting Walk
The main portion of the tour lasts about three hours and involves walking through Carmel-by-the-Sea’s streets and passageways. Guests visit six to seven restaurants and specialty shops where they sample various foods and drinks. The guide provides local stories, cultural details, and information about the town’s architecture. Highlights include tastings from a honey company started by a fifth grader and the only local restaurant offering tableside food preparation.
180 min
Meeting point
The tour meets in the courtyard in front of the main entrance to Carmel's Sunset Cultural Center. The Sunset Center is located on San Carlos Street, and the entrance is at the intersection of 9th Avenue, across from the Carmel Woman's Club. The courtyard is located at the bottom of the stairs.
End point
We end 2-3 blocks from the starting point, depending on the day's itinerary. Our guides are happy to give you specific return instructions, or walk you back if you're not comfortable with navigation.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Additional info
Carmel Small Group Walking Food and Cultural Tour
by Carmel Food Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$318Overview
This three-hour small group walking tour in Carmel-by-the-Sea includes guided stops at six to seven restaurants and specialty food shops. The group is generally limited to 16 participants, allowing for more interaction with the guide. The tour begins at the Sunset Cultural Center, identified by its tall Gothic-style arch and large windows, located at the intersection of 9th and San Carlos streets. Participants meet their guide in the courtyard before setting off. During the walk, the guide shares local history, cultural information, and architectural notes about Carmel. Guests sample a variety of foods that together amount to a full lunch. Tastings may include offerings from a classic European restaurant, a tavern with mixed fermentation brews, fresh tortilla purveyors, and a confectionery using century-old recipes. Some stops feature tableside food preparation or products like honey made by local producers, including a company started by a fifth grader. All food and beverages are included in the price. The tour moves at a leisurely pace through Carmel’s streets and passageways, providing opportunities to meet business owners when possible. This tour suits visitors and local residents interested in food and culture. Participants should wear comfortable shoes and note that the minimum age for alcohol consumption is 21 years. Dietary restrictions must be communicated before booking to allow for accommodations.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Sunset Cultural Center
The tour meeting point is the Sunset Cultural Center, marked by a tall Gothic-style arch and large windows near the intersection of 9th and San Carlos streets. Although it resembles a church, it is not one. Participants gather in the courtyard to meet the guide before beginning the tour.
15 min
Carmel Food Tasting Walk
The main portion of the tour lasts about three hours and involves walking through Carmel-by-the-Sea’s streets and passageways. Guests visit six to seven restaurants and specialty shops where they sample various foods and drinks. The guide provides local stories, cultural details, and information about the town’s architecture. Highlights include tastings from a honey company started by a fifth grader and the only local restaurant offering tableside food preparation.
180 min
Meeting point
The tour meets in the courtyard in front of the main entrance to Carmel's Sunset Cultural Center. The Sunset Center is located on San Carlos Street, and the entrance is at the intersection of 9th Avenue, across from the Carmel Woman's Club. The courtyard is located at the bottom of the stairs.
End point
We end 2-3 blocks from the starting point, depending on the day's itinerary. Our guides are happy to give you specific return instructions, or walk you back if you're not comfortable with navigation.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.