Carmel-by-the-Sea: Exclusive Gourmet Food & Art Walk
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Discover the charming coastal town of Carmel and savor a series of tantalizing food tastings (which may include wine or a cocktail) on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Your passionate guide will share stories about the history, culture and architecture of Carmel as you stop at restaurants, stylish watering holes and food shops to meet business owners (when available) and sample different food items. You may visit places like a classic European Restaurant, a local tavern serving mixed fermentation brews and modern takes on classic dishes, purveyors of the freshest tortillas on the Monterey Peninsula, and a local producer of confections made from century-old recipes. In general, the tastings add up to an average lunch. Ideal for both tourists and Carmel residents, this tour is a leisurely and tasty way to learn more about this quaint town. This small group tour is generally limited to 16 people, ensuring more personal attention from your guide.
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Z3105JOlindal, 12/11/2025 10:40:32 AM
We took this tour as part of an annual girls’ trip, and what a fun experience! Our guide Bonnie gave us the inside scoop on Carmel lore, which was so fun. The 5 stops we made offered fantastic food, wine, and cocktails. I highly recommend this deep dive into Carmel culture and cuisine!
Deepa_K, 11/23/2025 10:38:57 PM
Bonni as EXCELLENT!!! One if the best walking food tour guides ever. She gave the most wonderful context and explanations if Carmel By-the-Sea and the local eateries. Though I was by myself, I never felt alone. Bonni made the 3 hours so engaging. Highly recommend this tour!
kathy_S, 11/7/2025 8:36:15 PM
Rusti was great, such a nice person and very knowledgeable about Carmel and the food scene. Food and drinks were excellent
107craign, 11/7/2025 11:39:44 AM
A great way to start your visit to Carmel. Bonnie, our guide, was personable and knowledgeable about the area, the restaurants, the town. The tastings we had were delicious.
Margiepom, 10/31/2025 7:38:04 PM
This was the second time my friend and I have gone on a food tour with this company and this time we took our husbands. We all really enjoyed it. Bonnie did a great job - lots of history, architecture and of course, excellent food. I highly recommend this tour!!
Vatrav66, 10/25/2025 10:50:41 AM
My wife and I went on a food tour. Our guide was Rusty. Extremely knowledgeable and fun. We visited lot of different places would not know even if you were a local. We even went to a great cheese shop a brewery, book store , Japanese restaurant with unique Sakes. I highly recommend this experience if you’re traveling to the area. This is a must do in Carmel!!! The Sullivan’s Midway, Utah
jshubsda, 10/20/2025 2:42:25 PM
Lots of large portion samples. Very good food. A little bit odd that we had honey sampling at Carmel Plaza but left and came back later for donut sampling. The story of the young man that owns the honey retail store was very interesting. Very fun time. Wished that there would have been more historical information info provided while walking around. Nevertheless, awesome food tour.
Elvira_G, 10/11/2025 10:25:38 PM
Carmel is a must see if you are in the area & this tour was perfect! Bonnie was so friendly and knowledgeable! She made it a point to try to get to know us and make us all feel comfortable. I would book this tour if I came back again since we would probably try different foods/places like Bonnie mentioned. The food portions were generous and we were given plenty to drink. We also loved walking through all the unique passageways Carmel has so we could go back and know where we wanted to go shopping after our tour.
973barbarae, 10/8/2025 3:15:05 PM
Our tour guide, Rusty, was wonderful. She shared her love of the Carmel area as we walked to our restaurants. The reason for only 4 stars is the choice of venues. We have done many food tours and are used to tastings seated in a restaurant. On this tour only 3 were seated. Of the remaining 2 one was a stop at a kiosk that sells nuts and salts where we stood and sampled nuts. The final stop was at a lovely chocolate shop where we were each given 2 small pieces of candy. There was nothing wrong with the nuts or candy but definitely not what we expected i. terms of a tasting.
merediths144, 10/4/2025 8:31:22 PM
We had a great time on this tour! Bonnie was delightful and had great knowledge of & passion for the community. All the food/drinks were spots on--highly recommend!
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Comfortable shoes recommended
- Please advise of any specific dietary requirements at time of booking; we are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice
- Minimum age is 21 years for alcohol consumption.
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers age 3 and up; tour is geared towards adults but well behaved children are welcome
- Children under the age of 3 should be discussed with tour operator as to the appropriateness of attending.
- ** We can accommodate vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten- and lactose-free diets with advance notice ONLY. Please inform us of any food allergies at time of booking. We are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice, so please note any special restrictions on your reservation.
- Not recommended for travelers who are unable to walk without difficulty or pain
Departure 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.Return details
Discover the charming coastal town of Carmel and savor a series of tantalizing food tastings (which may include wine or a cocktail) on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Your passionate guide will share stories about the history, culture and architecture of Carmel as you stop at restaurants, stylish watering holes and food shops to meet business owners (when available) and sample different food items. You may visit places like a classic European Restaurant, a local tavern serving mixed fermentation brews and modern takes on classic dishes, purveyors of the freshest tortillas on the Monterey Peninsula, and a local producer of confections made from century-old recipes. In general, the tastings add up to an average lunch. Ideal for both tourists and Carmel residents, this tour is a leisurely and tasty way to learn more about this quaint town. This small group tour is generally limited to 16 people, ensuring more personal attention from your guide.Redemption
Important Notice: Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand to park & find the meeting location. Wear comfortable shoes and consider wearing layers. You may want to bring a bottle of water, though beverages are available at almost every tasting stop. Participants 21 & older should bring a valid ID to participate in the wine tasting. If you are lost or running late, please call (831) 216-8161. Meeting Location: The tour meets in the beautiful 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 located exactly at the intersection of 9th Avenue, across from the Carmel Woman's Club. The courtyard is located at the bottom of the stairs. GPS users can enter "Sunset Cultural Center" as a "Point of Interest" along with the zip code 93921. ** Special Note for VEGAN, GLUTEN-FREE, LACTOSE-INTOLERANT, and low-FODMAPs (low-carb) Guests: This tour is designed to showcase the foods of Carmel and Monterey County and is not an a la carte type of setting. We have carefully selected food tastings in partnership with our vendors that reflect the uniqueness of our area and its food scene, and these selections sometimes include meat, wheat, and dairy products. Substitutions made for those adhering to a Vegan, Gluten-Free, lactose-intolerant, or low-FODMAPs diet may not reflect these selections. We can easily accommodate vegetarian/pescatarian diets. We are unable to provide substitutions without advance notice, so please note any special restrictions on your reservation. • Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result, your tour is canceled, you will not be entitled to a refund. Minimum drinking age is 21 yearsLess than hours before travel date - 0% refund