Carlsbad Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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This Carlsbad village tour features 6 mouth-watering food samplings at unique eateries with insightful historical, architectural and cultural presentations! Enjoy Carlsbad's specialty foods, including Strawberry Shortcake from The Strawberry Shack. Learn about the history of California wines while sipping some of the local favorites. The goal is to entice your taste buds and stimulate your mind with the sights, flavors and way of life in Carlsbad.
Come and experience Carlsbad Village of the past while listening to stories about some of its architectural jewels. Knowledgeable guides will share some of the interesting facts about the village in the early days. The Village is steeped with history, and this experience will be an insider's view of old and new Carlsbad.
Alternate Tasting Locations may be added to tour:
Witch Creek Winery - Wine Tasting
The Goods - Donuts
Strawberry Shack - Strawberry Shortcake
Choice Juicery - Avocado toast
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Ciccotti’s also has great Italian cuisine. Our tasting here will be pasta or gnocchi and cannolis.
Meza Sampler
What‘s Included
Walking Tour
Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and wine tasting
Gratuities
Transportation
Options
Carlsbad Village Food Tour
3 hour guided walking food tour around Carlsbad Village with 7 stops for tastings at unique eateries and wine. Insightful historical, cultural and architectural presentations.
Reviews
525 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Carlsbad Food Tour
Donna V,Mar 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dirt was an excellent tour guide providing knowledgeable information about Carlsbad, its history and local eateries.
Great tour: fantastic intro to the food scene & people making it happen in Carlsbad
Michael L,Mar 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our Carlsbad food tour with guide David was a trip highlight. The connection was immediate from the moment we met him. When he learned we'd already visited two spots on the planned route, he adapted without missing a beat. The stops ranged from Village Kabob's whipped tzatziki and light dolmathes to housemade pasta at Chiotti's. Then craft beer and lively energy at Pizza Port, standout tacos al pastor with a unique serrano chile salsa at Señor Grubby's, and exceptional gelato at GelatoLove. And I had no idea that phyllo flakes are what put Dubai chocolate over the top?! Along the way we met owners, bartenders, and a limoncello maestro; all of whom made the experience a genuinely personal introduction to the interesting people making the food scene a reality in this coastal village. More than just a tasting, it was a window into the community and character of Carlsbad. We left full and informed on history. Ready to book the restaurants on David's must-visit list. Loved it. Thank you David!
March 2026 Tour
rogercV5004BK,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good historical tour of downtown and the food stops were perfect. I loved the fresh strawberry shortcake the best!! Give it a try if you are new to Carlsbad.
One Sweet please!
Laura B,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was excellent! My only negative was that I think there should only be one sweet and that should be the donuts. They were amazing!!
Exceptional
Beverly J,Mar 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00David was exceptional, knowledgeable & very personal. The tour was well organized & each restaurant had excellent food.
Good but not great
nicolatwig,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00We enjoyed the tour and Ben was a good tour guide. The reason for the three star and maybe not recommending it was compared to foods we have done in Encinitas there was a lack of history, the restaurants were close together, so not enough time to walk and enjoy the town and the tour says three hours in fact it was 2 1/2 hours so for $88 I think it’s a little pricey.
Great choice for a family or friend's outing !!
Companion05819547191,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Well worth the fee for this event. Great history lesson of the City of Carlsbad along with wonderful food tastings at 5 restaurants.
Skip your breakfast, you...
Marisol W,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Skip your breakfast, you will have plenty of food. Variety of dishes from savory to sweet. Ed, our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time!
Mediocre Food Tour
Peggy E,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00The guide started out engaged with us but then seemed distracted as the tour went on. The group all sat together at the first restaurant which was great as we all got to know each other. Then we were in separate tables for the rest of the tour and there were clearly tables for 8 that we could have sat at. The first restaurant’s food was delicious and the server was very friendly to us all, not so much at the other venues. Also, the guide was serving us at one of the restaurants, which was odd. At one place, there was no offer of a drink of water or anything to drink. Somewhat disappointed
Another great food tour
jim1943,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great food tour. Our guide, Trip, was a friendly gregarious host. As well as taking us for excellent food, he was extremely knowledgeable about the local area and history. Recommend this tour for anyone.
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