Jul 20, 2017

Walk, Path, Walking, Feet, Trail, Shoes, Sport, LegsVisiting Charlotte? Or are you a local looking to try something new? As one of the United States food capitals of the world, exploring Charlotte through the food and beverage industry will lead to both a delicious and fun time. One of the best companies in the area that features these specialty tours is Tour De Food. This group holds a variety of walking food tours throughout the city of Charlotte. From exploring the different districts of Charlotte to tasting some of the area’s best food and beer, any walking tour from Tour De Food definitely doesn’t disappoint. Below we’ve described some of the most popular tours that we recommend you go on.

Featured Tour #1: Uptown Charlotte

Offered every Saturday and Sunday, this food tour showcasing Uptown Charlotte is one of the most popular by Tour De Food. The perfect place to become a foodie, this tour starts at the 7th Street Market. From there, you’ll be guided through the bustling city while stopping to sample food from farm-to-table restaurants, sipping wine and champagne, and nibbling on delicious pastries. On this tour, you’ll also get to meet the chefs behind the incredible dishes to find out what motivates them, and learn all about the history of Charlotte.

Featured Tour #2: Historic South End

For history buffs and architect lovers, this tour will have you exploring the historic south end of Uptown. Starting at the Atherton Market, you’ll then walk through and explore the dynamic culinary scene in this unique area of Charlotte. You’ll also get to meet the artisans to learn more about their craft while discovering the rich history and seeing the beautiful architectural beauty held in the buildings. Offered on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, we look forward to eating, drinking, and walking with you.

Featured Tour #3: NoDa

Another popular tour that Tour De Food provides, this one will have you exploring the eclectic scene of North Davidson Art District (NoDa). On every first and third Saturday of the month, you can learn about the history of this area, including when and how it started all the while you eat your way through most of the local bars and bodegas of this colorful neighborhood. From French to Louisiana-inspired dishes, on this tour you’ll be able to sample from five different restaurants while also getting to meet the owners and chefs. Starting at Heist Brewery, this tour will have you wanting to try all the other available tours that Tour De Food offers.

And those are just three of the six great tours by Tour De Food. With ticket prices starting at $50 (the Uptown Mini Tour costs $25), these tours will have you walking between 1.5 and 2.5 miles. We know that whatever Food De Tour tour that you choose to go on, all will lead to an amazing time and lots of great food. What walking tour is on your list? Tell us in the comments below; we love hearing from you.

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