Food Tours in California

Explore Pasadena's foodie highlights on a 3.5-hour, small-group walking tour of Old Town, whose elegant Art Deco architecture is among Los Angeles' most remarkable. Follow your guide through quiet streets and back alleys as you learn the dynamic history of this foothill city. Slip into neighborhood restaurants and sweets shops that serve foods from around the world, and taste falafel, olive oil and gelato while walking a 1.25-mile (2-km) loop through the heart of historic Pasadena. 

Put a new spin on Downtown Los Angeles' up-and-coming culinary scene and amazing architecture during this 3-hour progressive dinner tour. Travel between four different downtown eateries, ranging from top-notch ethnic food, trendy hot spots to local neighborhood favorites, learning from chefs, industry experts and restaurant owners along the way. In between eating stops you'll have time to savor the rich history and intricate architecture of this unique neighborhood. A guide and 4-course meal are included.

Get a taste for the delicious variety of Southern California's food scene and its key attractions during this 4-hour, small-group Hollywood food tour. This is a combination walking and driving tour. The first hour is a historic walking tour and the remaining three hours you'll be driven to various tasting stops, where the walking includes getting in and out of the van to the restaurants. A range of foodie delights get the the starring role during this culinary discovery of five different locales found along the Sunset Strip, Melrose and Hollywood. During the course of your excursion you'll visit out of the way favorites of area locals, catch glimpses of the iconic Hollywood sign and pass by the world-famous TCL Chinese Theater, all accompanied by informative narration from your guide. This small group food tour, limited to just 7 guests, also includes all tasting fees, bottled water and transport by van between sites.

Tour San Francisco's Ferry Building on the original tour established in 2004 with a culinary expert guide, then visit Alcatraz on this full-day excursion in San Francisco.

Prebook this Alcatraz and North Beach tour with this exclusive experience only found with Viator. Both Alcatraz and North Beach are destinations rarely left off a San Francisco itinerary. With an Alcatraz admission ticket and food tour combo, you'll get to visit both in one day, making this an ideal choice for visitors with limited time. Spend the morning at Alcatraz' island prison and then ferry back to San Francisco for a behind-the-scenes North Beach food tour. Your guide takes you to off-the-grid restaurants where you'll sample food and wine, and learn about local history from chefs and owners.

Indulge your passions for food, photography and fun during this 3-hour, small-group, culinary and picture-taking tour in Santa Barbara. Dig into some tasty food and drink during stops at three different local eateries, a microbrewery, two wineries and a distillery in the city's artsy Funk Zone. As you snack and imbibe, you'll get helpful tips to capture high-quality food photography using anything from a smartphone to a high-end digital SLR. This small-group trip, limited to 14 guests, includes a guide and all food and drink.

San Francisco remains a beacon of avant-garde experience and nowhere is this more evident than its culinary scene. Yet one aspect of foodie culture that's often overlooked is the vibrant vegetarian scene. If you're a veggie in town searching for a culinary and gourmet tour, treat yourself to not just the finest vegetarian restaurants, but a sampling of the finest veggie-and-vegan-inspired options from omni-friendly establishments as well.

Tour San Francisco's Ferry Building on the original tour established in 2004 with a culinary expert guide during this 2-hour excursion.

Taste your way through the scenic dairy lands of Marin County with this small-group cheese tour. Visit three local creameries to learn about the cheesemaking process firsthand. Top it all off with a gourmet picnic lunch on the banks of a picturesque pond. Numbers are limited to seven people for a personalized small-group experience.

Find the best bites in North Beach or the Mission on a 2.75-hour food and walking tour with an informative chef-guide. Taste a variety of neighborhood favorites and shop for culinary treasures to bring home during a leisurely stroll around either North Beach "” known for Italian restaurants and cafes, or the Mission "” known for its cornucopia of San Francisco burritos but also home to an amazing array of other delicious items. You'll find plenty to tantalize your tastebuds; a shopping bag and cash are recommended for your purchases.

Satisfy your taste buds on a food and walking tour of Venice Beach, an easy day trip for visitors staying in Los Angeles. In addition to sharing trivia and stories about the area's history, your guide brings you to popular food stands as well as hidden gems loved by locals. A small group size ensures intimate food tastings, from poke and tacos to crostini and local wine.

Get your fiesta started in San Diego with a food and walking tour through historic Old Town. Visit some of the district's finest Mexican restaurants to sample tasty dishes, tequila cocktails and hear mariachi music. Learn about the history of California and the Native Americans, Spanish, Mexicans and gold rush prospectors that influenced Old Town's growth. You even hear some ghostly tales at Whaley House and an old cemetery. Get insider tips from your guide about authentic Mexican cuisine and other great places to visit on this fun 2.5-hour tour.

Just across the Golden Gate Bridge, Sausalito boasts a handful of famous restaurants with spectacular water views. Experience the culinary charm of Sausalito on this 3.5-hour food-and-wine walking tour, where an in-the-know guide takes you through the downtown village of this popular destination. Visit up to seven vibrant and renowned restaurants, tasting delicious bites with dashes of local history. This small-group food tour - the first ever in Sausalito - is limited to just 10 people, ensuring personalized attention.

The Mission district in San Francisco has famously inspired its own style of burrito, but leave room for more than rice and beans on this 3-hour culinary walking tour. Sample six classic dishes from bakery-style cookies to San Francisco clam chowder, and learn about the neighborhood with your guide between bites.

Treat yourself to a 3.5-hour gourmet food and wine tour in Yountville, a small town in California's renowned Napa Valley. Yountville is home to a high concentration of Michelin"“starred restaurants, and you'll stroll from one famous chef's restaurant to the next, tasting farm-to-table fare paired with delicious local wines. Includes 3-course lunch, food and wine tastings, and informative commentary from your guide. Group size is limited to 4, ensuring an intimate and personalized experience.