Does a self-guided tour mean that we are on our own?

Absolutely not! A self-guided tour takes you on a culinary adventure with the aid of an itinerary. It tells you where to start, where to end and every step in between. Your hosts are expecting you with a sip, a taste and a smile! Don’t be surprised if they welcome you by name!

Why don’t you have guides on your tours?

During the pandemic, in order to continue to offer the tours during the tightest restrictions, we shifted to a model where our itinerary took on the role of a remote guide.
You’ll love having a day fully planned for you where you can just hang out together. No need to decide or agree on where to go or what to do. Just show up hungry and ready for fun!

Prefer the added insights of a guide? Meet our guides here and choose “host-guided” when booking your foodie tour.

Interested in meeting like-minded people? Choose to join our limited availability Join a Group experiences. Still small groups, and a great way to meet other folks interested in the culinary world!

Does having no guide mean that we can show up anytime and that we have to pay for our food and drink?

We’ve got you!

Every delicious sip, morsel and experience has been planned for you.

While you will have some flexibility within your itinerary there are certain times that we have reserved just for you!

Interested in starting your tour later or showing up at each stop when you want to? Check out our Bite Sized Tours. They’ve got flavour and flexibility to accommodate your preferences and budget.

How much money should we take on tour with us?

You would be fine if you left your wallet at home! Really! On every one of our tours we have factored in the cost of all of your tastings, takeaways and even tips!*

However, you might want to bring some spending money just in case because you’re definitely going to see some great things along the way!

*Please note that the Bite Sized Tours include three tastings to allow flexibility for your schedule, preferences and budget. These tastings, taxes and tips are included, however you may wish to plan for additional purchases. Additionally, our chef-hosted tasting with Chef Vikram Vij at Vij’s includes one glass of welcome bubbles (alcohol or alternative). Should you wish to purchase wine or other beverages, you may pay the restaurant directly the night of your tasting experience.

Do you cater to gluten-free or plant-based or vegetarian diets?

When booking your tour, please let us know of any allergies, restrictions or preferences. We want to provide food tours for all and will do our best to accommodate your requests.

I noticed that you serve alcohol on your tours, but I don’t drink alcohol.

Our tours are food focused. Although you will have the option to enjoy a glass of wine or beer or a cocktail depending on which tour you take, we always ask you your preference before the tour. Your destination hosts will be prepared to offer you an alternative.

Will there be anyone else taking the tour at the same time as our group?

Although you may see other folks on tour, you will always be seated at your own table or moving between locations on your own schedule.

At certain locations the hosts may speak to more than one group at a time but our tours are always intimate in size.
Give a wave to the other folks with the Tasty Totes but enjoy the day all to yourself!

Be sure to check out our Join a Group option if you want to meet other people who love to discover communities through a culinary lens!

I’m thinking about bringing my partner on tour and he has a very big appetite. Will there be enough food with the curated tastings on tour?

100%!

We have never had anyone say that they didn’t have enough to eat on tour! On the contrary, you may have to take some of your tastings home with you!

Is there a lot of walking on tour? I’m not sure that I can handle a long walk.

All of our tours are less than 2 kms in length. This distance is spread out over about 5 hours on our walking tours. With plenty of time to sit and relax in between, you’ll find that it’s an active stroll. Our newest tour, in Chilliwack’s District 1881 is only about 400 m over the entire tour making it ideal for anyone with mobility issues.

If you would prefer to linger over a chef-hosted experience, see the options available through our With The Chef options where you will stay at one location throughout the evening.

I own a business and would like to take my employees on an outing. Can you custom curate a corporate outing?

We love working with business owners to put together delicious tours for team building or client appreciation. Reach out to us for more information through our corporate page here.

We have plans to travel to a location in BC soon. Unfortunately there are no food tours available there. We are foodies and want to get a taste of the place. Can you help us? We love the Chew On This Tasty Tours model!

You bet we can!

We are experts at building itineraries and we have the connections to curate a delicious and memorable food-focused adventure wherever you go! Reach out via our Contact Us page for your custom curated itinerary.

Can I bring someone along with me without buying them a ticket if they buy the food/drinks directly?

We understand that sharing experiences with loved ones can make them more enjoyable. However, our tours are designed to be all-inclusive, covering not just the food tastings but also taxes, tips, insurance, curating fees, administration, and coordination with local business owners. Allowing someone to join without a ticket doesn’t just bypass these essential costs but also undermines our efforts and dedication we put into creating a memorable experience for all our guests.

As a small business, every ticket sold directly supports our ability to continue offering high-quality tours. Bringing someone along without a ticket takes advantage of the services provided without contributing to the costs. We work hard and with passion and we hope that you will value our efforts to support small, local businesses.

We kindly ask that each participant purchases a ticket to ensure fairness and the sustainability of our tours. Thank you for your understanding and support. Please note that we reserve the right to terminate any tour at any time without refund should we discover a lack of adherence to this policy.

Got a question that we didn’t answer here?

Reach out to us via our contact page or give us a call at 855-243-9224. We’re ready to help you!

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