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Monterey Food Tour of Cannery Row 3 hr 30 min

TourTruth score 7.1 out of 10

AverageTop 43% in Monterey & Carmel

6 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • Monterey & Carmel
  • 3 hrs 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Walk Monterey’s Cannery Row, hear its history, and sample local seafood, wine, artisan treats, and sweets on a guided food tour.

About this tour

Taste your way through Monterey’s storied waterfront on a guided Cannery Row food tour, where local bites meet the tales behind this famous stretch of coast. Over 210 minutes, walk historic blocks and hear about John Steinbeck, Ed Ricketts, the sardine canneries, and the marine life and kelp forests of Monterey Bay.

Along the way, enjoy food tastings that may include clam chowder, Baja fish tacos, local wine, artisan honey, handcrafted snacks, and sweet treats from local businesses. Lunch, beverages, alcoholic beverages, and gratuity at every stop are included, with a special toast to Monterey Bay adding a celebratory finish. The route covers about 1–1.5 miles, so wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket for the all-weather outing. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and guests can contact the host with dietary requirements.

Choose this Monterey Food Tour to pair Cannery Row history with a generous sampling of local flavors. Come hungry and discover the stories, tastes, and coastal character that make this waterfront memorable.

Highlights

  • Savor seafood, local wine, artisan honey, and sweet treats
  • Walk Cannery Row’s historic waterfront blocks
  • Hear stories of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts
  • Toast Monterey Bay with a taste of local flavor

What's included

Included

  • Food tastings
  • Gratuity at every stop
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Lunch
  • Beverages

Not included

  • Tour guide gratuity, optional but appreciated

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Adult pricing applies to guests 4 years and older
  • Email the host with dietary requirements
  • Expect 1–1.5 miles of walking
  • The tour operates in all weather; wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket
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  • Meet by the picnic tables at San Carlos Beach, at the west end of Cannery Row near the Coast Guard Pier
  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller; specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet by the picnic tables at San Carlos Beach, at the west end of Cannery Row near the Coast Guard Pier.

How much walking is involved?

Expect a moderate amount of walking, about 1–1.5 miles.

Can I share dietary requirements?

Yes. Email the host with any dietary requirements.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour, transportation options, and all areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible.

What should I wear?

The tour operates in all weather. Wear comfortable shoes and bring a light jacket.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.83 from 6 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in Monterey & Carmel
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.1. Top 43% in Monterey & Carmel means it ranks in the top 43% of tours in Monterey & Carmel by this score.

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