Tastes & Tales from Cannery Row (Food Tour)
Overview
Experience Cannery Row on a guided walking food tour featuring local seafood, wine, artisan treats, and Monterey history.
Step into the pages of Steinbeck and explore the sights, sounds, and flavors of Monterey’s most famous waterfront street. You'll meander through Cannery Row’s historic blocks, learn little-known stories of John Steinbeck and Ed Ricketts, and uncover fascinating glimpses into the area's past — from bustling sardine canneries to today’s vibrant marine life and kelp forests.
Along the way, enjoy a curated lineup of tastings, including clam chowder, Baja fish tacos, local wine, artisan honey, handcrafted snacks, and sweet treats from beloved local businesses. You'll even raise a glass with a special toast to Monterey Bay.
Whether you're a foodie, a history lover, or simply looking for a unique way to experience Monterey, this tour blends coastal charm, local culture, and unforgettable bites — all in one scenic afternoon.
What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
- Food Tastings
- Gratuity at every stop
- Beverages
- Gratuity to Tour Guide (Optional but appreciated)
Meeting Location
San Carlos Beach
Monterey, CA 93940, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
711 Cannery Row
Monterey, CA 93940, USA
What To Expect
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Cannery Row (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Adult pricing applies to all guests 4 years and older
- Please email host with any dietary requirements
- A moderate amount of walking (1-1.5 miles)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly with comfortable shoes and don't forget a light jacket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-88377P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch.
- Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages.
- Food Tastings.
- Gratuity at every stop.
- Beverages.
- Gratuity to Tour Guide (Optional but appreciated).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 18..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Tastes & Tales from Cannery Row (Food Tour) is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Tastes & Tales from Cannery Row (Food Tour) will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Lunch
- Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
- Food Tastings
- Gratuity at every stop
- Beverages
- Gratuity to Tour Guide (Optional but appreciated)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Adult pricing applies to all guests 4 years and older
- Please email host with any dietary requirements
- A moderate amount of walking (1-1.5 miles)
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly with comfortable shoes and don't forget a light jacket
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
