The capital of North Carolina is home to some of the most dynamic restaurants in the country. Known for effortlessly blending modern architecture with historic buildings and monuments, Raleigh showcases fine dining and eclectic eateries. Whether you’re a resident or a visitor, you’ll come away with a new appreciation of downtown Raleigh while enjoying innovative southern and global cuisine, all with an emphasis on local products. There’s something for everyone in Raleigh!

To register for a weekend walking 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. Private and custom tours can be arranged for any day or night of the week for groups.

The 2:30 Saturday Raleigh Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tours stay mostly close to historic Fayetteville Street and the Capitol area. These high-spirited tours include enough food to be considered dinner by most people, and they include a number of drink pairings along the way. Stops are subject to change on a week-to-week basis based on restaurant availability. Tours include five stops for food, and most are paired with small drinks, including craft cocktails. 21+ required.

The 1:15 Friday and Raleigh Downtown Tasting Tour: Foodies, Food Shops, and Food Halls begins on historic Fayetteville Street near the Capitol and explores other close by downtown districts, as well. This tour is a fun and fantastic way to get to know the heart of downtown. Delicious savory and sweet tastings at unique, locally-owned restaurants, food shops, and food halls show off artisan preparations of regional dishes and bites. Open to all ages, little to no alcoholic drink pairings included – but can be purchased

 

 

 

Downtown afternoon and evening tours are scheduled for Fridays and Saturdays. Please see the list below.

 

1:15 Raleigh Downtown Tasting Tours, every Friday, $79 (plus a $6 ticketing fee).

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2:30 Raleigh Downtown Dinner & Drinks Tours, every Saturday, $109 (plus a $6 ticketing fee).

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Private and corporate tours are available any day or night of the week.

10:15 Raleigh Downtown Brunch Tours, Saturdays by request – please contact us. $89 (plus $6 ticketing fee).

4:00 Raleigh Speakeasies: The Craft Cocktail Tour takes place downtown on occasional Saturdays, $89 (plus $3 ticketing fee). 21+ required.

The Purchase Tickets link in this box takes you to a list of all Raleigh tours. The Purchase Tickets link at the top of the blue bar takes you to a calendar that shows available dates and tickets for all tours in all seven cities.

There are different meeting spots for the different tours

Check your confirmation email and messages for directions.

Most mid and late afternoon/ evening tours meet in the Crude Bitters parking lot. It’s the pink house across from the Transfer Co. Food Hall’s Davie Street entrance. DO NOT park in Crude’s lot, please. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your tour time.

Most brunch and lunch tours meet at the Raleigh City Museum, 220 Fayetteville St. This building houses the City of Raleigh Museum (COR) and is called, The Briggs Building. Arrive 10-15 minutes before your tour time.

Parking is free on the street in downtown Raleigh on weekends. Or park in a downtown lot near Fayetteville or Wilmington Streets in the 100 or 200 S. blocks. The Alexander Square Deck and the Moore Square Deck are close by.

Tours run rain or shine. Please dress appropriately for the weather. Wear comfortable shoes; walking distance is 2 to 3 miles. Tour runs 3 to 3.5 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.