Downtown Boone Evening Food & History Tour: 6 Restaurant Tastings

Six stops through downtown Boone's restaurants, history, and Blue Ridge views

An evening walking tour through downtown Boone features tastings at six locally owned restaurants with wine, craft beer, and cocktail pairings, woven around stories of the area's past and rooftop views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You'll explore historic King Street, visit local shops, and sample chef-inspired dishes and artisan chocolates over roughly three hours with a maximum of eight guests.

Step-by-step itinerary

Evening walking food and history tour

• Walk through downtown Boone
• Visit six locally owned restaurants
• Enjoy elevated tastings and drinks
• Learn Boone's history and stories
• Explore historic King Street
• View Blue Ridge Mountains from rooftop
• Visit local shops

The experience

This tour moves through downtown Boone on foot, stopping at six different restaurants for elevated tastings paired with wine, craft beer, and cocktails. The route varies by season and weather, but stays centered on the high-end dining spots and historic blocks that define the area after hours. You'll get bottled water at each stop and move at a pace that lets you linger over the food and the stories the guide shares about Boone's past.

Between tastings, the tour takes in rooftop views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and passes through charming local shops along King Street. The guide leads the group through the history woven into the downtown blocks, connecting the dishes and drinks to the places and people that shaped Boone. This is not a rushed sampling. Each stop is built into the rhythm of the evening, so you taste without feeling hurried.

The group stays small, capped at eight people, which means the guide can move at a conversational pace and adjust to the group's interests. You'll need to be at least 14 years old to join. Wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour covers downtown on foot over three hours, and the route can shift depending on weather or seasonal closures.

What’s included

• Bottled water at each stop.
• six alcoholic beverage pairings including wine, craft beer, and cocktails.
• food tastings at six restaurants.
• access to local shops.
• a live guide in English.
• all food and drink opportunities throughout the evening.

Before you book

Days and timesThursdayDeparts at 16:45

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (14 and older) · Under 14: can't be booked

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePets welcomeInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Blue Ridge Food Tours, LLC

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste six upscale restaurants in one evening while a guide shares Boone's history. You'll cover downtown on foot with a small group rather than dining solo at each stop.

Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What kind of food and drinks will I taste on this tour?

The six restaurants serve chef-inspired dishes, artisan chocolates, and decadent desserts paired with wine, craft beer, and cocktails. Each stop features something different from that restaurant's menu, so you're sampling the range of what downtown Boone's upscale dining scene offers.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour covers downtown Boone on foot over three hours, moving between six restaurant stops. The route varies by season and weather, but stays within the downtown area. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

Will the tour include information about Boone's history?

Yes. The guide shares stories about Boone's past throughout the evening, connecting the area's history to the downtown blocks, shops, and restaurants you visit along King Street and the surrounding area.

What are the rooftop views like on this tour?

The tour includes stops with panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains from downtown rooftops, giving you a perspective on the landscape that frames Boone and its setting in the mountains.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, you must be at least 14 years old to join this tour. Alcoholic beverages are included in the pairings at each stop.