Where to Eat in Sacramento: the 4 Best Food Tours

1.Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 131 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109Our pick

Spend three hours walking Sacramento’s original main street with guide Dawnie or another Local Roots host. You’ll taste food and drinks at several local businesses, hear stories about the city’s architecture, murals, art, and raised streets, and finish back at the starting point. Vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

“The combination of food and local culture was very enjoyable and informative! Dawnie did a wonderful job of explaining your city and state. The food and drinks were all yummy!”

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2.Midtown Sacramento Arts and Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 123 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Spend three hours walking Midtown Sacramento with a Local Roots guide such as Dawnie or Kevin. Taste savory dishes, sweets, beverages, and wine while learning about murals, architecture, agriculture, and local food culture. The pace is easy, the group is capped at 14, and the tour returns to its 20th Street starting point.

“Great experience. Plenty of food. Lots of information about the area. Excellent tour guide. Highly recommend taking this food tour.”

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3.Sacramento: City Cruises Sights and Sips Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 92 reviews · 1h 30m · from $37Best value

You’ll spend 90 minutes aboard City Cruises California’s Sights and Sips Cruise, leaving from the L Street Dock at 1206 Front Street. Expect Sacramento skyline views, passes beneath Tower Bridge and by I Street Bridge, a fully stocked bar, small bites for purchase, and a live DJ playing Top 40 music. October departures add a spooky theme.

“It was pretty fun. Very hot day. Fans would have been good but we all really enjoyed ourselves, thank you.”

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4.City Cruises Sacramento: Cocktail River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 80 reviews · 1h 30m · from $43

Spend 90 minutes cruising the Sacramento River from L Street Dock beneath Tower Bridge. A live DJ plays top hits while you buy cocktails and small bites onboard. This 21-and-over outing suits date nights, group celebrations, and after-work drinks, though hot weather and crowded seating can affect comfort.

“It was such a great time on the river! We loved the views, and the relaxing atmosphere. The DJ also made it a fun time which added to our experience! I would definitely do this again.”

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