• What is a Food Tour?

    Our Downtown Food Tour is a three-hour, guided tour of Carmel's most interesting attractions. Our tour offers food tastings from seven unique eateries coupled with insightful presentations of Carmel's cultural, historical, and architectural highlights provided by knowledgeable and entertaining local guides.

    Our 1.2 mile tour is suitable for all fitness levels, open to all children, but is most appropriate for ages thirteen and up. See FAQ for additional comments about children

    Whether you are an occasional visitor or a Carmel resident, our walking tour is the perfect way to get to know the culture, sights and food of Carmel-by-the-Sea.

    Let us take you on a voyage of discovery of the best of Carmel-by-the-Sea!

  • Why Our Food Tour?

    Carmel Tours - For The Food
    Let us take you on a voyage of culinary delights. Enjoy the tastes from seven of Carmel's most unique restaurants and specialty shops. We're sure you’ll find that these flavorful and well-balanced tastings add up to an enjoyable lunch that is both pleasant and filling.

    Carmel Tours - For The History
    Take a stroll through the culture and architecture that make Carmel-by-the-Sea California's most unique artist's colony. Our tour guides are eager to share their passion and knowledge of Carmel with you and provide you with a glimpse into local area flavor, culture, art, architecture, and history. Who knows, you might even see the occasional celebrity!

  • Support Local Business

    Carmel Tours - Locally Owned
    As a homegrown, independent small business, we take great pride in our city and its incredible surroundings. We will go the extra mile to make sure each and every customer has an experience that is both pleasant and memorable.
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    Carmel Tours - What Guests Are Saying
    "No way to describe this, but amazing. Our tour guide was wonderful and having a member of the staff or owner of each establishment take a few minutes with us was memorable and educational." Katie S., TripAdvisor 11/2012

    "Food was wonderful. History knowledge was impressive. Might have been the most organized food tour we have ever been on. You will not leave hungry...This tour has made it a MUST to visit Carmel more frequently." bufish12, TripAdvisor 2/2013