Downtown Wilmington is for foodies, and these walking tours explore the heart of this delicious area. You’ll sample an eclectic assortment of restaurants, enjoy food and drink, meet the city’s best chefs, and learn about the historic downtown. Find out where to eat and how the Port City has become a food lover’s paradise.

The Wilmington Downtown Tasting Tour is a unique culinary walking tour through the historic downtown. You’ll visit five locally-owned restaurants and bars to sample savory and sweet dishes paired with small alcoholic beverages. Meet chefs and owners while learning about the city’s historic roots, beautiful architecture, and lively culture. Fridays and Saturdays, all year ’round, and on weekdays by request.

The Wilmington Downtown Evening Tasting Tour is a spirited dinner experience that visits multiple restaurants and bars. Meet chefs and mixologists, and enjoy savory and sweet tastings. On this downtown walking tour, you’ll also learn about the city’s historic roots, beautiful architecture, and lively culture. Available Tuesdays through Thursdays, all year ’round. 21+ required.

Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

Public parking in Wilmington is available. Saturdays in season can be busy, so please give yourself plenty of time to park and arrive on time.

To register for a tour: please click the Purchase Tickets! link at the top of the light blue bar to see the full lineup of tours or click the Book Now! buttons below for the particular tour listed.

 

Downtown Wilmington Tasting Tours , $95 per person (plus $6 service fee). 1:45 Saturdays, 2:00 Fridays, and Tuesdays – Thursdays, are available by request.

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Wilmington Downtown Evening Tasting Tours: starting at $115 per person, 4pm Thursdays and other weekdays by request.

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Private and custom tours are available any day or night of the week for groups. Contact info@tastecarolina.net to book a tour.

Tours are scheduled for Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays year ’round – click on the Purchase Tickets or Sign Up link – and on weekdays and weeknights by request. Contact info@tastecarolina.net to request a date not shown on the calendar.

The Book Now link in this box takes you to the Wilmington registration page by tour. The Purchase Tickets and Sign Up buttons take you to a calendar that shows available dates and tickets for all tours in all cities.

Tours meet on the Riverwalk at Market Street, near the information kiosk. There is no exact address, but the location is Market Street at N. Water Street in downtown Wilmington on the Riverwalk, 28401.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour time.

Public parking is available in lots along Water Street (cash only) and in a deck (cash and credit) on Market Street, between Front and 2nd.

 

Tours run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes; walking distance is about 2 miles. Tours run about 3 hours.

Please don’t be late! Meet the group 15 minutes prior to your tour time so that we can arrive at the restaurants promptly.

Bring a government-issued ID if you plan on drinking alcohol.

Register in advance. If you are trying to register for a tour the morning of and registration has closed, please call (919) 237-2254 to check availability. Sorry, no exchanges or refunds. If we have to cancel the tour due to extreme weather, we will refund your money.