Eat like a local on this unique walking tour around some of Carlsbad Village's best eateries. Taste the flavors of the region, enjoy a wine tasting session, and learn about the village’s history, culture, and architecture as you explore.

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Covid-19 precautions: Special health and safety measures are in place. Check your activity voucher once you book for full details. Learn more
Duration 3 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English
Wheelchair accessible
Small group: Limited to 10 participants

Highlights

Learn about Carlsbad's local history, culture and architecture
Enjoy a taste of Carlsbad while you eat your way through the town
Eat like a local for a great foodie experience

Full description

The tour sets off from the heart of downtown Carlsbad Village, where your 3-hour culinary adventure begins. Navigate the picturesque streets of the village with your local guide and discover its diverse history, architecture and culture. Stroll down some of the most famous streets in Carlsbad, home to a wonderful concentration of museums, restaurants, and iconic landmarks, uniquely mixed with shops, art galleries and vibrant street murals. Along the way, stop at 8 different eateries, popular with the locals, and taste the flavors of Carlsbad. The food samplings on this tour are sure to stimulate your salivary glands, and satisfy your appetite for a lunch that is chock-full of variety. Each tasting is served from a locally-owned specialty food store, and ethnic or locavore-style eateries. Some of the stops on the tour include one of Carlsbad’s most romantic restaurants and a dessert haven with recipes passed down through generations. There’s also time to delight your taste buds with a sampling of California’s award-winning wines at one of the village’s urban wineries.

Includes

6 food tastings
Wine and beer tastings
Fully-guided walking tour

Transportation to and from your hotel is not included
Gratuities (tips). It is recommended to tip the guide 15-20% at the end of the tour

Covid-19 precautions

You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

Traveler requirements

You are required to bring and wear a mask

Meeting point

Northwest corner of State & Grand in front of the fountain in downtown Carlsbad Village. Across the street from our first tasting location, Caldo Pomodoro 2907 State Street, Carlsbad CA 92008

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Credit card
Water
Comfortable clothes
Cash
ID card, copy accepted
Daypack

Know before you go

This tour takes place in rain or shine so please wear appropriate clothes and bring an umbrella
2 miles of easy walking between restaurant stops
This tour is wheelchair accessible
Parking is available at the Carlsbad Village Train Station

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.6 /5

based on 20 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.9/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
5/5
Organization
5/5

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This was a fantastic tour and a fun way to learn about the great history, shops and especially the restaurants of Carlsbad. Our tour guide and owner Cheri is delightful and provides interesting facts about the town as well as a wide range of tastings from olive oils, Italian food, wine, gelato to chocolates! Well worth your time!

January 20, 2020

The tour guide was knowledgeable & I enjoyed my experience.

September 15, 2022

Dave was great. Well worth the money. Do this early on into your vacation because you will get great tips on where to eat.

June 17, 2022

Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

Carlsbad Village: 3-Hour Local Food Tour

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