Greetings Foodtopia and culinary tour fans! Did you know that here at Eating Asheville we have been leading hungry foodies through the diverse culinary streets of downtown Asheville since 2011?? Over the years we have been honored for the opportunity to show off so many of Asheville’s best restaurants. After so many culinary adventures, we are proud and excited to see our local food tour company gaining national news! Last week, Eating Asheville was named one of the top 11 culinary tours in the country by Flight Network! Below is the culinary tour except of the article “25 North American Food and Drink Tours You Must Experience” and the full exposé can be read here.
Culinary Tours
1. Cypress Hills Destination Area
Date: 1st Wednesday in July and last Wednesday in August, plus private tours available on request
Prices: $75.00 CAD
Location: Maple Creek, Canada
Website: www.visitcypresshills.ca
Maple Creek, a town brimming with the history of the settlement of the West, is an ideal location to combine a journey through this captivating history, with great food. As guests embark on one of The Cowtown Culinary Tours they’ll be treated to homestyle cuisine, and meals paired with craft beers, between excursions that present the rich history and interesting tales of the settlement of Canada’s West.
“Cowtown” is acclaimed for the cooperative and collaborative relationship that was forged there with the First Nation’s people of the Nekaneet First Nation. In addition, it was the relocated site of the North-West Mounted Police detachment after the closing of Fort Walsh, and the North-West Mounted Police’s first headquarters. A mecca of nature, this area is a gateway to the Cypress Hills, Canada’s first Interprovincial Parks, which are filled with unique and stunning surroundings.
2. Vancouver Foodie Tours
Date: Year Round
Prices: $54.99CAD – $84.99CAD
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Website: foodietours.ca
Vancouver’s #1 Rated Tour on TripAdvisor for 3 consecutive years, Vancouver Foodie Tours is the place to go for a top-notch tour through Vancouver’s thriving culinary scene. The Gastronomic Gastown Tour is their most popular tour, as it offers a delicious walking food tour through Vancouver’s #1 restaurant district. In three hours, foodies receive in-depth historical tour of Vancouver’s heritage, a progressive meal at four locally-owned, award-winning restaurants, and experience Vancouver craft beer, wine, and cocktail culture.
Gastown is a must-see as it’s one of Vancouver’s most historic,food-centric neighbourhoods, replete with cobblestone streets that wind through a maze of restaurants, cocktail bars, and trendy boutiques. As you eat and drink your way through this unforgettable hot-spot, you’ll likely be treated to interactions with an eclectic mix of locals, who are sure to add pizzazz to this one-of-a-kind tour.
3. Whistler Tasting Tours
Date: Daily departures at 5pm all year round
Prices: $124.99 CAD + tax per person.
Location: Whistler, Canada
Website: http://www.whistlertastingtours.com/index.html
In Whistler, only the vibrant food and wine scene compare to the stunning natural beauty and unique mountain lifestyle. Whistler Tasting Tours, which has earned a 5-star rating on TripAdvisor, takes guests on an edible adventure through the best restaurants in the area. At each stop, food enthusiasts will receive one delicious course of a full meal.
The popular Finer Things dining tour option features four delectable courses at four award winning Whistler restaurants. In addition, tour-goers will have the once-in-a-lifetime experience of learning to saber champagne in an awe-inspiring 15,000-bottle wine cellar at the Bearfoot Bistro. As you embark on this tour, be prepared to get swept away in the captivating energy and culture of Whistler, while savoring the best food and wine the city has to offer.
4. Uncorked Tours
Date: Year Round
Prices: $69 + tax per tour
Location: Saint John, Canada
Website: www.uncorkedNB.com
Wander through the historic streets of Canada’s oldest incorporated city, and indulge in the best food and drink that Saint John has to offer, while on the Uncork Saint John Food and Drink Tour. During the tour, guests will experience everything that makes Saint John so special, from their food, local wine and craft beer, to landmarks, architecture, history and amiable community.
The tour begins at the oldest continually operating market in Canada, where guests sample some of the freshest Seafood in the world, straight from the Bay of Fundy. From there, local gourmet food, craft cider, local wine, craft beer and more will be sampled. And of course, you’ll learn about the dynamic history of the area, such as the landing of the Loyalist, and the Great Fire of Saint John that destroyed a third of the city in 1877. By the end of the tour, visitors will go from feeling like strangers to locals.
5. Taste Vancouver Food Tours
Date: Year Round (except Dec 24, 25, 31, and Jan 1)
Prices: CAD 79
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Website: www.tastevancouverfoodtours.com
Partake in mouth-watering, culinary experiences during a Taste Vancouver Food Tour, which takes tourists and locals on an entertaining and tantalizing adventure through Vancouver’s food scene and charming culture. This tour will take you to Vancouver’s best eateries, jovial pubs, unique shops, and historical neighbourhoods.
And then there’s the tour guides, who are both fun and knowledgeable, with a desire to get you laughing as the move through the cobbled streets of Vancouver’s oldest neighbourhood. Be sure to add this tour to your itinerary if you enjoy outstanding food and drink, fascinating stories, and people who are so entertaining you’ll never want to say goodbye.
6. Local Food Tours
Date: February to December
Prices: $57 + booking fees + taxes
Location: Montreal and Quebec City, Canada
Website: localfoodtours.com
This immersive and authentic experience, in Montreal’s most artistic neighbourhood, allows you to sample the city’s best food in engaging hot spots. Their popular Mile End Food tour is filled with captivating art, fun locals, plenty of diversity, and amazing food. Eat like a local, while learning about the fascinating history and culture of Montreal, with the support of a certified guide.
Being all about variety, Local Food Tours takes you to an old theatre, five food stops, including the famous St-Viateur Bagel, ample photo stops in front of one-of-a-kind street art, and so much more. A few surprises might even be in store, like residents harvesting tomatoes in their front yard, a surprise speech from the local gnocchi vendor, or an encounter with an entertaining local ready with a humorous anecdote.
7. Eating Asheville
Date: Year Round
Prices: $56-$74
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Website: www.eatingasheville.com
Receive a front row seat to Asheville’s vibrant culinary scene with the guidance of Eating Asheville.This walking tour of Downtown Asheville takes foodies to six or seven of Asheville’s finest restaurants for small plates and drink pairings. The superb knowledge of the guides often leads to lively discussion that illuminates the cultural, and food and drink, history of each neighborhood visited during the tour.
Asheville has become a culinary mecca because of the innovative and talented chefs who push the boundaries of the palate, creating dishes that both surprise and delight. A passion for local and seasonal offerings has allowed these award-winning chefs to create a culinary culture known for its quality and delicious artistry. Because of this, Asheville should be on the radar of foodies in the know.
8. Tasty Tours
Date: Year Round
Prices: Kensington Tour is $CAD 59 per person ($49 for ages 7- 12). Chocolate Tour is $49 per person ($39 for ages 7- 12)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: https://www.tastytourstoronto.com
An award-winning Toronto food and chocolate tour company, Tasty Tours features behind the scenes experiences, fascinating bites of history and an abundance of delectable treats, including an exclusive Toronto Truffle, aka Toffle™. Many of the tour’s highlights are located in the trendiest areas of Toronto, and allow for an intimate tour as they cap each excursion at 10 guests. This small number creates a personalized experience, where the passionate guides get ample opportunities to interact with the guests.
The two tour locations offered include the Kensington Market and Toronto’s fashion district. These locations create opportunities to experience a multicultural, eclectic outdoor market, exotic restaurants, vintage clothing stores, one of Toronto’s most popular clubs, and more. Each tour includes exclusive “Tasty experiences” that range from VIP chats with store owners, to secret food samples. In addition, each guest walks away with a Toffle™, which is a cross between a chocolate truffle and butter tart, that’s painted with the Toronto skyline. Yes, please!
9. Watermark Beach Resort
Date: May-October
Prices: From $55.00CAD (price depends on Experience package)
Location: Osoyoos, Canada
Website: https://www.watermarkbeachresort.com/osoyoos/signature-experience/
South Okanagan is an oasis of unique natural splendor and rich history, serving as the beating heart of Canada’s farm to vine renaissance. Through tours at Watermark Beach Resort, guests will have the luxury of experiencing the finest culinary, environmental, historical and cultural gems of Canada’s only pocket desert.
Tour-goers will travel from the shores of Osoyoos Lake through a rare antelope-brush ecosystem, past the traditional Okanagan First Nation’s fishing grounds, along steep bluffs, and onto an ancient glacial plateau. While on the plateau, you’ll have the chance to explore the vibrant organic fields and vineyards of the 600-acre Covert Farms, complete with a wine tasting. The tour ends at Watermark Beach Resort, where local wines, paired with farm-fresh Okanagan Valley fare, will be served to the backdrop of a luminous sunset.
10. Eating Through T.O.
Date: Jan 05- December 22rd
Prices: $480 CAD for 2ppl (3hrs)
Location: Toronto, Canada
Website: eatingthroughto.com
Often touted as the most inclusive tour of Toronto’s food scene – curated by local experts – Eating Through T.O. provides one of the best, most diverse, and customizable eating adventures in Toronto. Guests will hop from eatery to eatery in a chauffeured vehicle, complete with a guide who will be sure to take you to the most current and quality foodie-heavens.
Along with soaking in many of the city’s most famous locations, guests will visit unique ethnic pockets of the city, local hangouts, and well-hidden gems. Eating Through T.O. operates on the belief that one of the best ways to get to know a city is to eat its food, which is why they have you feasting on local delicacies every 20-30mins. Come hungry, and leave fulfilled.
11. West Marin Food and Farm Tours
Date: Year Round
Prices: $195/person for a day tour (6 hours)
Location: Point Reyes Station, California, United States
Website: https://foodandfarmtours.com/blog/
Embark on a culinary odyssey through beautiful Marin and Sonoma Counties with Food and Farm Tours. This high-caliber tour company takes guests to the sources of the finest wine, cheese, oysters, spirits, grass-fed meats, pastries, and produce in the area, arranging tastings at each stop. This comprehensive experience allows visitors to travel behind-the-scenes, exploring cheese making, oyster farming, bread baking, wine making, and so much more.
These stops are enriched by stories about local history, family farming and artisan food production from local experts. By the end of this acclaimed tour, you’ll understand how Marin and Sonoma Counties have become world leaders in organic and sustainable farming.
We don’t know about you, but this article made us want to start exploring all of these delicious looking experiences! Lucky for you Eating Asheville offers tours every day of the week to cater to your foodie needs. Visit our website at www.eatingasheville.com or give us a ring in the office (828-489-3266) for more information and to book your spot today!
Cheers Asheville!!
