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.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Wheelchair accessible
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
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
Customers 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
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Date
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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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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