Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

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Old Monterey Walking Food Tour

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Earliest available date: September 9, 2026
All bookings are final. Cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.
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10 meals
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What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 4 guests
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Language
Chinese, English, German
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Old Monterey's cuisine on a guided tour. Taste local specialties at diverse stops. Learn about history and culture while discovering hidden culinary gems. Perfect for visitors and locals.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Gratuities at food/drink stops
Local guide
Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Gratuities for your guide (optional)

Good To Know

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately (Comfortable shoes and clothes, dress in layers as weather on the Monterey Peninsula is always changing due to our unique microclimates).
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved (1.5 to 2 miles total).
  • Vegetarian & vegan options are available, please email the host
  • Please email the host with any specific dietary requirements
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

What You’ll Experience

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Monterey

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.
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Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Harbor House, Old Fisherman’s Wharf, Monterey County California, United States, US, 93940

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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.
End Point

Alvarado Street, Monterey County California, United States, US, 93940

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Cancellation Policy

All bookings are final. Once the host confirms the experience, cancellations by the guest will incur a 100% charge.

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Monterey food tour
September 02, 2026

Expensive for a couple of drinks, fish taco, avocado toast, meat loaf, ice cream, and cha. Better off to have a nice brunch

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Great food tour!
August 24, 2026

This walking food tour was great. The food was delicious at each stop, the historic and cultural insights provided by Sonja were engaging and educational, and the entire experience memorable. Highl...read more

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Delicious, beautiful, and informative
August 23, 2026

Tasty and filling bites local to the area. Most places I would not have known about during our visit if it wasn’t for this tour! Sonja shared a lot of history about Monterey and the backstories of ...read more

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Don't Skip This Tour - You Gotta Do It
August 10, 2026

Sonja was a wonderful guide and provided us with exceptional service. She was knowledgeable, humorous, engaging and accommodating. The food and drinks provided to us were delicious and varied fro...read more

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It was a beautiful sunny...
August 03, 2026

It was a beautiful sunny day, great day to be on a food walking tour. The stops were good but not every stop included an alcoholic beverage. Of course not the ice cream shop but one of the stops pr...read more

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