Old Monterey Walking Food Tour
- 3h 30m
- 4 languages
- Instant confirmation
- Mobile ticket
Highlights
Discover Monterey Through Its Flavors Experience Old Monterey like never before on this leisurely, guided food tour that highlights the best local flavors and hidden culinary gems. Stroll through the historic downtown district as you taste your way through five diverse food and drink stops—from savory bites and freshly made crepes to locally brewed beer and small-batch ice cream. As you walk, your guide will share fascinating stories about Monterey’s rich history, colorful characters, and cultural landmarks. Along the way, you’ll support local restaurants and artisans while uncovering spots you may want to revisit later. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a local looking to rediscover your hometown, this tour offers a delicious and insightful way to spend the day.
Inclusions
What's included
- Gratuities at food/drink stops
- Local guide
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Beverages (including wine, beer and/or hard cider tastings)
- Food tasting
What's not
- Gratuities for your guide (optional)
Itinerary
Meet your guide in front of the Old Fisherman's Wharf and embark upon your epicurean exploration of Monterey. Step back in time at our first stop as small bites are enjoyed in a historic setting. Venture to Alvarado Street and the hidden gems of downtown Monterey's back streets where locals dine. Enjoy dishes from traditional Indian or Greek cuisine to local cider and pasta in a gastropub to deep dish pizza. Next, visit an artisan ice cream shop, sample handcrafted ice cream while visiting the kitchen. Continue past many historic buildings in Monterey including a couple of California's firsts while hearing stories about Monterey past and present. Finally, sip local wine and savor delicious local cheese. Bid your guide and group farewell, but feel free to remain at the last stop after the tour concludes.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet outside the entrance to the Old Fisherman's Wharf across from the Custom House (this is the wharf with all of the shops and restaurants, not the commercial wharf). Look for the pink building called Harbor House on the corner and your guide will be standing in front of that building.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Monterey Bay Food Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers 4 and over
How it compares in Monterey & Carmel
- Its from-price is close to the median of the 13 city tours we list in Monterey & Carmel.
- It is longer than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 13.
About Monterey & Carmel
Monterey and Carmel share a rugged California peninsula of cypress-lined coast, a famous aquarium, an old Spanish capital and an artists' seaside village.
Monterey stands on the south shore of Monterey Bay in California and was the capital of Alta California under Spain and Mexico. Its historic adobe buildings, including the Custom House, line the old streets near the harbour, while Cannery Row, the former sardine-canning street made famous by John Steinbeck, is now lined with restaurants and shops. The Monterey Bay Aquarium, in a converted cannery, shows the kelp forests and open-sea life of the bay.
Top-ranked sights in Monterey & Carmel: 17-Mile Drive, Cannery Row, Monterey Bay.
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