Corks & Forks Pairing Tour (St. Augustine, Strolling)
Description
A 'Progressive Style', Seated Food Adventure (Strolling): This tasting experience takes you to four (4) handpicked venues — with each stop offering a dish featuring bold flavors, unique pairings, and unforgettable hospitality. From savory beginnings to sweet endings - you will enjoy one bite, one sip, and one story at a time. Highlights: CULINARY DELIGHTS: Each dish is thoughtfully paired with an exquisite wine or artisanal cocktail (pairings are subject to vary). INSIDER INSIGHTS: Get the scoop from a local culinary insider who'll be your guide throughout the journey. LEISURELY EXPLORATION: Stroll through St. Augustine's charming streets, soaking in its beauty and vibrant food scene, at casual pace. Note: Pairings are included. 24-HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED FOR ANY FOOD ALLERGIES. Age 21+ only. Sorry, NO pets of any kind. 4-person min to depart. Primary focus is on the culinary scene with a bit of history and sightseeing sprinkled in.
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We offer local- neighborhood foodie tours and culinary adventures, entertaining everyone from lifelong locals to international visitors. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, St. Augustine is the oldest continuously-inhabited European-established settlement in what is now the contiguous United States. Love history? Then come take a leisurely stroll, to explore the streets and some of our favorite venues, in St. Augustine! Tour Includes: 3 hours of glorious food and wine pairings 4 to 5 fabulous venues Fully guided by a licensed and knowledgeable tour host Exciting city exploration on route to each amazing venue Inclusive of food and wine (beer substitution available by request)
Government House dominates the west end of the Town Plaza, a unique Spanish land use component lying within a National Historic Landmark District. Along coasts, plazas were to begin at the waterfront - to see and to be seen. Since 1598, a government building has stood on this site with a view of the harbor landing, accommodating administrative headquarters and residences of colonial governors appointed by the Crowns of Spain, then Britain, then Spain again. After Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1821, this current Government House served as a courthouse and briefly as a Capitol of the new Territory of Florida.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 24-HOUR ADVANCE NOTICE REQUIRED: When making your reservation, please note any severe, LIFE-THREATENING food allergies (IE: nut or shellfish). We CANNOT guarantee accommodations for: special dietary requests, vegan, kosher, dairy allergies, sugar, soy, gluten-free restrictions, pescatarian, etc.
Reviews(783)
Amazing tour. Great food! Highly recommend! Lots of food and drinks! Found some cool places we never thought of going to.
Thank you so much for the fantastic review! We're so happy you enjoyed the delicious food, generous drink pairings, and discovering some of St. Augustine's hidden gems. One of our favorite things is introducing guests to locally loved restaurants they may have otherwise walked right past! Thank you for your recommendation. It means the world to our small business, and we can't wait to have you join us again for another flavorful adventure.
Best food tour I have ever taken Tour guide was amazing. Learned so much history about St Augustine Highly recommend
Thank you so much! Being called the 'BEST food tour you've ever taken' is an incredible compliment, and we truly appreciate it! We're thrilled that you enjoyed your guide and learning more about the rich history of St. Augustine along the way. Great food, fascinating stories, and memorable experiences are exactly what we hope to share with every guest. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing The Tasting Tours. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Judi (with an i) was fun and so so knowledable about the entire area. One of the places we went to, The Modern Rose was on our list. We are so very happy that Judi took us there!
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Judi (with an "i")! She loves introducing guests to both the history of St. Augustine and some of its hidden culinary gems, so we're especially happy that The Modern Rose lived up to your expectations. There's nothing better than checking a place off your must-visit list and having it become a highlight of the day! We'll be sure to share your kind words with Judi. Thank you for choosing The Tasting Tours, and we hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Disappointed in one of the food stops. It was a waffle covered in apple pie filling. I didn’t feel like it was a wine/food pairing tour. Over priced for the amount of food and wine served.
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear the experience didn't fully meet your expectations. Our Corks & Forks Tour features signature food selections accompanied by a wine or cocktail pairing, depending on the restaurant and chef's curated experience. We partner with locally owned establishments to showcase the diversity of St. Augustine's culinary scene, so each stop offers something unique. We understand that personal tastes vary, and while one pairing may become a guest favorite, another may not be for everyone. We appreciate your comments and will certainly share them with our culinary partners as we continually evaluate and refine our tour offerings. Thank you again for joining us, and we wish you all the best on your future travels.
Our guide, Nina, was excellent. She was knowledgeable and engaging. She gave us other restaurants to try in the area. She was terrific! I enjoyed the restaurants, but wasn't truly impressed with the wine or food, except for our first restaurant, 17 King. The wine ond beef tips were excellent. Nonna's was good, but our waiter was kind of rude to Nina, saying he wasnt told we were coming. Our rigatoni bolognese was good, but I wouldnt pay $30 for it (per the menu). The wine tasting we had was okay, charcuterie board a bit skimpy for 6-7 people. Wines were just okay. Mimi's Crepes were good. Went on a different tour a year ago, and was truly impressed with all the places chosen. So if Nina guides other tours, I'd go, but the selections didnt impress me ir show what St Augustine offers.
Thank you for joining us again and for taking the time to share your feedback. We're delighted to hear that Nina made such a positive impression. Her knowledge, enthusiasm, and ability to connect guests with other local favorites are qualities we value greatly, and we'll be sure to pass along your kind words. We're also pleased that you enjoyed 17 King, Mimi's Crêpes, and your overall experience with Nina. While we're sorry that some of the other pairings and selections didn't resonate with you as much as those on your previous tour, we recognize that culinary preferences can vary widely from guest to guest. In fact, many guests specifically seek out these venues and have shared very different impressions of the same offerings. We appreciate you mentioning the interaction at Nonna's and will certainly follow up with our restaurant partner regarding the communication issue, as that is not the experience we expect for our guests or guides. As you know from your prior experience, our tours and participating venues evolve over time as St. Augustine's culinary scene changes. We strive to showcase a diverse mix of longtime favorites, hidden gems, and emerging concepts, understanding that not every stop will appeal equally to every palate. Thank you again for your continued support and for recognizing Nina's outstanding efforts. We'd love the opportunity to welcome you back and perhaps introduce you to another collection of venues that better matches your personal tastes.
Wonderful food, delicious drinks, an entertaining guide, and great company. What a fun way to explore and learn more about St. Augustine!
Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed the food, drinks, company, and the experience as a whole. One of our favorite things about hosting these tours is bringing together great people while showcasing the flavors, history, and charm of St. Augustine. It sounds like you experienced a little bit of everything, and we're thrilled you had such a fun time exploring the city with us. Thank you for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another tasty adventure soon!
The food and wine went together well!
Thank you so much for the kind review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the delicious food and thoughtfully paired wines. Bob has a wonderful way of bringing St. Augustine's history and stories to life, and we're so glad his knowledge and enthusiasm made the experience both interesting and memorable for you. We truly appreciate you joining us and hope to welcome you back for another fun and flavorful adventure soon!
Great fun! We were paired with another couple and our tour guide Nina. She was very informative, fun, and offered suggestions on local eateries that interested us. She also knew St Augustine history and architecture! The food and wine pairings at the restaurants we visited were excellent. I had never heard of Mead - alcohol made from honey. We stopped at a place for tastings and we ended up purchasing a bottle that we loved. A great tour for anyone interested in experiencing multiple restaurants, many different wines, and St Augustine.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a fun time with Nina and enjoyed getting to know another couple along the way. Sharing great food, drinks, and conversation with new friends is one of our favorite parts of these experiences! We're glad Nina's knowledge of St. Augustine's history and architecture added another layer to your afternoon, and that her local recommendations were helpful for the rest of your visit. It sounds like the mead tasting was a memorable surprise! Discovering new flavors and local favorites is exactly what these tours are all about, and we're thrilled you found a bottle you loved enough to take home. Thank you for recommending us to others looking to experience the best of St. Augustine through its restaurants, wines, and hidden gems. We hope to welcome you back for another delicious adventure soon!
Rob was an awesome tour guide. He shared facts about St. Augustine that we were not aware of. We never would’ve known he was conducting his very first tour. He took us to some fabulous pop-in spots.
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time with Bob. What makes this review even more special is that it was Bob's very first tour with The Tasting Tours! We're delighted that his passion for St. Augustine, enthusiasm for sharing local history, and welcoming personality helped create such a memorable experience for your group. We are incredibly proud to have Bob on our team and know he will continue to provide outstanding experiences for our guests. Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back for another culinary adventure soon!
This tour is not to be missed ! The history and food was fantastic. Jodi was fantastic and made sure we saw all the lesser known stops. The food was fantastic, the service could not be beat and the historical information was great.
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re so glad you had such a great experience - it sounds like you enjoyed the perfect mix of history, hidden gems, and incredible food along the way. Judi (with an “i”) will be so happy to hear your kind words. She truly loves sharing those lesser-known spots that make the city so special, and it’s great to hear that stood out to you. We really appreciate the recommendation and hope to see you back again soon for another memorable tour!
