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Monterey Walking Food Tour 3.5 hr

TourTruth score 9.0 out of 10

ExcellentTop 5% in Monterey & Carmel

236 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore historic downtown on a guided Monterey food tour with five tasting stops, local stories, lunch, and drinks along the way.

About this tour

Taste Monterey one stop at a time on a guided walk through the city’s historic downtown. This 3.5-hour Monterey Walking Food Tour pairs local flavors with stories of the people and places that shaped the area.

Visit five food and drink stops for a varied spread of savory bites, freshly made crepes, local beer, and small-batch ice cream. Along the way, your guide shares tales of Monterey’s history, colorful characters, and cultural landmarks. The leisurely route covers about 1.5 to 2 miles, with time to enjoy each tasting and spot local restaurants and artisans you may want to revisit. Lunch, food tastings, and beverages are included, with wine, beer, and/or hard cider among the possible tastings.

Vegetarian and vegan options are available when requested in advance. Meet outside Old Fisherman’s Wharf, across from the Custom House, and dress for changing coastal weather. Come hungry and discover the flavors and stories that make Monterey memorable.

Highlights

  • Taste your way through five food and drink stops
  • Sample savory bites, crepes, local beer, and small-batch ice cream
  • Hear stories of Monterey’s history and colorful characters
  • Explore historic downtown while supporting local restaurants

What's included

Included

  • Local guide
  • Food tasting
  • Lunch
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Beverages, including wine, beer, and/or hard cider tastings
  • Gratuities at food and drink stops

Not included

  • Optional gratuities for your guide

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • The walk covers approximately 1.5 to 2 miles
  • Please email the host with dietary requirements; vegetarian and vegan options are available
  • Adult pricing applies to travelers age 4 and over
  • The tour operates in all weather; wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers
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  • Wheelchair accessible; transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Meet outside the entrance to Old Fisherman's Wharf, across from the Custom House, in front of the pink Harbor House building

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The tour lasts 210 minutes, or 3.5 hours.

How much Walking is involved?

Expect to walk approximately 1.5 to 2 miles through historic downtown Monterey.

Are vegetarian or vegan options available?

Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available. Email the host with dietary requirements.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet outside the entrance to Old Fisherman's Wharf, across from the Custom House, in front of the pink Harbor House building.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.96 from 236 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 9.0. Top 5% in Monterey & Carmel means it ranks in the top 5% of tours in Monterey & Carmel by this score.

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