Top North Carolina Food Tours

Downtown Raleigh packs three centuries of food history into a three-hour walk, and no two stops taste alike. Start with a steamed Char Siu Bao, a Cantonese barbecue pork bun, inside a downtown brewery that's part bookshop, part flower stall. Move on to a Lebanese family kitchen for hummus, baba ghanouj, fattoush, shawarma, and kibbee mikli, recipes carried across a century. Then it's whole-hog barbecue, chopped fine and sharpened with vinegar the eastern North Carolina way, at a Warehouse District pit room. Somewhere along the route, your guide hands you a Secret Dish, revealed only on the day. Finish with a three-bar chocolate flight at a bean-to-bar factory inside an old railway depot. Your guide lives here and will explain the barbecue rivalry between eastern and western Carolina, what East Hargett Street meant to Black Raleigh in the 1920s, and where they take their own family to eat.. Come hungry, leave with a downtown Raleigh you actually know how to eat your way through.

The lead guide and operations manager, Paddy has been leading tours for 12 years and has a close rapport with the restaurant owners and chefs. These relationships allow us to offer the best food tastings in town. Stu Helm, an Asheville star and food writer has been with AFT for 10 years. He had a choice where to lead tours and he chose Asheville Food Tours because he loves how we operate in his city. Sarah Ray has been with AFT for 3 years. She is an Asheville native as well as a trained baker and lover of all things culinary. We have low to no turnover and our guides love what they do. No other food tour in Asheville can boast that. You can choose to eat in Asheville but we suggest you do it with Asheville Food Tours! On vacation here? Coming on a tour with us can also help you choose where to eat for the rest of your trip! The guides know everyone!

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day winery and vineyard tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your group will visit three amazing wineries and vineyards and explore North Carolina with an expert guide who handles all the driving leaving your group free to enjoy wineries, so sit back and relax, and enjoy the incredible scenery. This tour is unique because you will have a private chauffeur who will pickup and drop off your group up from your hotel or private residence. Great for couples, anniversaries, birthdays, and friends trip. This tour requires a minimum of 2 and most seating is limited to 6 participants.

We will enjoy a lovely boat ride from the Outer Banks to the Currituck Mainland on the Currituck Sound. We will arrive at Sanctuary Vineyards and enjoy a delicious sampling of the fine wines of Sanctuary Vineyards. After our wine tasting there will be some time to shop and purchase wines for your enjoyment. We will then head back to the Outer banks on our boat and return to Duck.

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your private chauffeur will pick up your group from your hotel or private residence anywhere in the Asheville metropolitan area, as well as drop you off at the end of the tour. Your group will visit a couple of amazing vineyards and explore North Carolina with an expert guide who handles all the driving as your private chauffeur, leaving your group free to enjoy wineries, shop and dine in downtown Black Mountain, so sit back and relax, and enjoy the incredible scenery. This tour requires a minimum of 2 and most seating is limited to 6 participants, so you can enjoy a more intimate experience of Georgia’s natural mountain landscapes. 7+ participants will be in multiple vehicles and/or a shuttle van.

Maximize time in Downtown Asheville with a sightseeing tour led by a local guide. Learn about Asheville's history and culture during a city stroll that includes breweries, distilleries, cafes, and historic sites. See popular landmarks like the Basilica of St. Lawrence, Grove Arcade, and the Leaf Global Arts Center. Taste local beer and spirits during brewery and distillery visits. In lieu of a tour ticket, tip your guide whatever amount you find fair.

Perfect for families, groups of friends, or individuals who want to experience the best flavors of North Wilkesboro with options for both alcoholic and non‑alcoholic beverages. This package includes food tastings and non-alcoholic beverages for all guests. For those 21 and older, this tour also includes alcoholic pairings such as beer, wine, or specialty cocktails at select stops. What’s Included: 2.5+ hours Up to 8 Stops (stops may vary) A variety of signature dishes from local restaurants Non-alcoholic drinks such as craft sodas, sweet tea, apple cider, or lemonade Stories and history about downtown North Wilkesboro during the guided tour Up to three alcoholic beverages for guests 21+ (one per designated stop; valid ID required)

Head out for an evening of drinking and dining with this immersive beer tour. You'll visit four different local breweries, where you'll get to sample craft beer and learn about the brewing process. This tour also includes a stop for a meal at Midwood Smokehouse.

This 6-hour guided journey takes you to three premier wineries in Polk County - Mountain Brook, Overmountain, and Parker-Binns - with unexpected delights and insider insights along the way. 21+ only. You have a choice to either pay for what you'd like at the wineries or add in the all-inclusive for all of the tastings will be included. The first option is perfect for someone who does not want to drink too much wine but want to enjoy and experience the sights while the all inclusive is perfect for someone who wants an amazing tasting experience. Note that there are around 4-5 wines or so to taste at each winery if you choose to take advantage of the all inclusive deal.

Journey through beautiful and stunning North Carolina on this half-day tour from the Asheville metropolitan area. Your private chauffeur will pick up your group from your hotel or private residence anywhere in the Asheville metropolitan area, as well as drop you off at the end of the tour. Your group will visit a couple amazing vineyards and explore the small town of Little Switzerland with an expert guide who handles all the driving as your private chauffeur, leaving your group free to enjoy wineries, and shop and dine in Little Switzerland. So sit back and relax, and enjoy the incredible scenery North Carolina has to offer. This tour requires a minimum of 2 and most seating is limited to 6 participants, so you can enjoy a more intimate experience of North Carolina's natural mountain landscapes. 7+ participants will be in multiple vehicles and/or a shuttle van.