One of the best parts of any vacation is sampling the local food. If you take your vacation in the sunny 30A area, you may find yourself wondering where to start. Fortunately, for the truly enthusiastic foodies out there, you can find food tours that will give you a sampling of several of the best offerings in 30A. Here are a few of our suggestions.
The South Walton Foodie Tour
Eventure Tour Co. offers something a little different than the standard foot traffic or bus tour. With Eventure, you’ll ride electric bikes from stop to stop with your tour group, getting in a workout and taking in the sights of South Walton as you travel. Their South Walton Foodie Tour is one of the most popular options. This ten mile, three hour tour covers enough tastes that there’s something for everyone: salads, tapas, flights of beer, pizza, and of course, what beach vacation would be complete without seafood?
Emerald Coast Pedal Tours
Have a big group for a bachelor or bachelorette party, or just want a more eco-friendly way to explore the food and drink scene of 30A? The Emerald Coast Pedal Tours could be the solution. With 16 seats, you can rent this party bike for $340 or book a seat for a public tour for $28. The tour starts in Grayton Beach and lasts 2-3 hours, sampling various bars throughout 30A. The driver can even give you drink recommendations if you’re having a hard time trying to decide.
30A West Food Tour
On Mondays and Wednesdays from March through October, there’s the 30A West Food Tour. It begins and ends in the Gulf Place neighborhood. You’ll travel in an air-conditioned shuttle bus by Sunshine Shuttle, so no matter the weather outside, you won’t have to cancel the tour. Some stops along the way include The Perfect Pig, Local Catch, and Grayton Beer Brewpub. Cups are provided to enjoy a variety of beverage samplings. There may even be a stop for karaoke before the tour is over.
360 Blue Brewery Tour
360 Blue Brewery is a rising local brewery in the 30A area, and it serves several bars throughout the area. So when it comes to beer tours, they know where to start. On this tour, you’ll ride in their sprinter van throughout South Walton, stopping at various bars for flights of beer and delicious pub food. You’ll also be able to see the work that goes on behind the scenes, brewing the beer and connecting it to bars throughout the area. If you’re a beer enthusiast or just looking for a way to see the local color of 30A, this is a tour you won’t want to miss.
Foodies will love their trip to 30A, whether in sampling the restaurants and beers near their accommodations or taking a food tour so they can see it all in quick order. Want more reasons to visit 30A this year? Stay posted for more information about attractions and events in the lovely 30A area.