Carmel Food Tours

Carmel-by-the-Sea's original and only locally owned food tour, rooted in this community since 2012. Join a local guide — someone who actually lives here — for a 3-hour walking tour through the heart of Carmel featuring five tastings at beloved restaurants, tasting rooms, and specialty shops. Every stop is built on relationships we've cultivated with local businesses over more than a decade, and your guide brings the village to life with stories about its history, architecture, and culinary traditions you won't find in any guidebook. You may visit a Wine Spectator Grand Award-winning restaurant, a honey company started by a local fifth grader, a celebrated bistro known for its chilaquiles and champagne cocktail, and a confectioner using century-old recipes. The tastings add up to a generous lunch — with wine or a cocktail included — making this one of the top-rated things to do in Carmel-by-the-Sea. Over 850 five-star reviews. Limited to 16 guests. Visit the website for private tours.