Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours
Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours
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10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Saturday
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
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Located just minutes away from Downtown's Southbank, Historic San Marco's food scene sets the stage for a culinary adventure! Join us for a 2 1/2 - 3 hour walking tour featuring 4 - 5 tasting locations, carefully chosen to highlight some of the most delicious foods this area has to offer. Our aim is to not only satisfy your hunger but to share some of the great sites & must-sees of Jax!
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Debby B
Jacksonville Beach, FL1 contribution
Dec 2019
For the past 12 years around the holiday season, I take my kids on a “mystery” day trip somewhere in Florida. I decided to go local this year and Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours was a hit! Rick and Lisa are great hosts. They shared wonderful history of the Jacksonville and San Marco area and we especially enjoyed the comic relief from Rick 😊 If you’ve never experienced a food tour, it’s a great way to learn about the city and taste unique foods in a casual, enjoyable atmosphere. Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours will go down in our “mystery” day trip book as one to do again!
Written January 15, 2020
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We thought your mystery day trip idea was imaginative and unique.....one that we might start doing! We LOVED seeing your family enjoy time together for the holidays and are so very grateful that you chose our food tour as your 2019 surprise experience. Happy New Year and we definitely look forward to hosting you again.
Written January 16, 2020
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Rachael M
2 contributions
Jan 2022
I got this as a gift for my mom for Christmas, and she did it with my sister. So I did not personally participate, but I got a full review from them.
I could tell they were so enthused by and appreciative of the experience. The tour included 4 restaurants of varying scale and cuisine, and they said everything was great. They really liked the variety of the restaurants and uniqueness of some of the food items. The amount of food was also spot on for them - not just little bites that left them hungry following, but not a sickening amount of food either. They loved the group comradery, and the tour itself. They even got lucky and met the sweet owner of the company - Lisa.
Overall, they could not be happier with their experience, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to give this tour as a gift. I highly recommend this tour, whether it be for yourself or for a loved one, and supporting this business!
I could tell they were so enthused by and appreciative of the experience. The tour included 4 restaurants of varying scale and cuisine, and they said everything was great. They really liked the variety of the restaurants and uniqueness of some of the food items. The amount of food was also spot on for them - not just little bites that left them hungry following, but not a sickening amount of food either. They loved the group comradery, and the tour itself. They even got lucky and met the sweet owner of the company - Lisa.
Overall, they could not be happier with their experience, and I couldn't be happier with my decision to give this tour as a gift. I highly recommend this tour, whether it be for yourself or for a loved one, and supporting this business!
Written January 27, 2022
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Ah......How wonderful to hear from the other daughter! Your mom & sister mentioned you so many times throughout the tour! Thank you for trusting us with your gift to your sweet mom. We had a wonderful time eating & chatting the afternoon away... 💕💕💕
Written January 27, 2022
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RGS50
Dunnellon, FL97 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Super fun (and delicious) food tour! We spent a few hours discovering San Marco with Lisa
who was delightful to spend time with.. so knowledgeable about the area, the food scene, and the overall city of Jacksonville. We visited 5 local restaurants (no chains on this tour!) the food was SO good and plentiful. We left full :) it’s hard for me to pick a favorite location as all were unique and top-notch...but I will say that I’ve never had a savory chicken sandwich on a donut before and this is not to be missed! San Marco is a great location and our group was so happy to have discovered it ....Highly Recommend!
who was delightful to spend time with.. so knowledgeable about the area, the food scene, and the overall city of Jacksonville. We visited 5 local restaurants (no chains on this tour!) the food was SO good and plentiful. We left full :) it’s hard for me to pick a favorite location as all were unique and top-notch...but I will say that I’ve never had a savory chicken sandwich on a donut before and this is not to be missed! San Marco is a great location and our group was so happy to have discovered it ....Highly Recommend!
Written April 21, 2021
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Thank you so much for joining us on the tour & bringing your awesome family along, too! I'd be happy to eat gape leaves with you anytime 😊 Looking forward to seeing you again!!
Written April 26, 2021
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Janice H
1 contribution
Feb 2020
A Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours is a wonderful way to get a "taste" of San Marco. The food was plentiful and amazing. Lisa was informative, accommodating, and made our tour so much fun. A truly enjoyable experience; we highly recommend this tour to anyone who is vising or lives in the area!
Written February 2, 2020
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Thank you for spending part of your day with me in beautiful San Marco and for your meaningful review! I enjoyed your sweet group and hope to see you again ♡ I wish I could take credit for the delicious foods that you tasted but will leave that to the experts!
Written February 2, 2020
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Tricia A
St. Augustine, FL6 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
We took this tour, where we visited five venues. The standout experience was undoubtedly at a specialty tea shop, which not only served a wonderful variety of teas but also offered a delightful insight into the local culture. The weather was perfect for the day, enhancing our walks between the venues.
The other venues we visited were certainly unique in their own right, each offering a different aspect of local cuisine. While they did provide a decent experience, I would describe the overall impression as just okay, rather than exceptional or memorable. Nevertheless, these stops did contribute to a generally pleasant day exploring the area.
It's worth noting that the tour was reasonably priced, which I believe is partly due to the absence of wine pairings. This might be a point of consideration for future participants, especially for those who have experienced similar tours where such pairings are a feature.
The other venues we visited were certainly unique in their own right, each offering a different aspect of local cuisine. While they did provide a decent experience, I would describe the overall impression as just okay, rather than exceptional or memorable. Nevertheless, these stops did contribute to a generally pleasant day exploring the area.
It's worth noting that the tour was reasonably priced, which I believe is partly due to the absence of wine pairings. This might be a point of consideration for future participants, especially for those who have experienced similar tours where such pairings are a feature.
Written December 13, 2023
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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We definitely try to make sure that all guests feel like they had a 5 star experience and we're disappointed that you didn't walk away with one. We don't offer alcohol on the tour but guests always have the option to add alcohol at most stops for an additional charge. We would welcome the opportunity to live up to a 5 star rating in the future if given the chance.
Written December 18, 2023
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Jennifer E
4 contributions
Dec 2020 • Couples
My husband and I did a tour of San Marco with Lisa and it was fantastic! All the stops were great and Lisa was a great host. We went to Ardwolf brewing to start where I tried a delicious stout (White Russian). Then we made our way to grapes and grain where we had a charcuterie board and 2 craft cocktails. It was all decorated for Christmas and a fun stop! Next was a seafood restaurant for more apps and island drinks. Lastly we went to side car for old fashions and pizza. My husband and I enjoyed our time and look forward to another tour with Lisa.
Written December 30, 2020
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We are so glad to have been part of your husband's sweet Christmas surprise!! So glad you enjoyed San Marco! Hope to see you again!!
Written December 31, 2020
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Jessica C.
1 contribution
Jan 2020
My BF originally booked us a tour with another company for my birthday and they canceled 24 hours out. While we were bummed at first, we were excited to see another option; Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours! We had SUCH a great time that I'm pretty happy the other tour canceled because Lisa and Rick were amazing. So personable and very knowledgeable about the Jacksonville area. We had a great variety of food with massive portions! Definitely recommend to anyone looking for a fun and filling activity!
Written February 18, 2020
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WE were the lucky ones to have you guys join us! We had a great time with the entire group!! Thank you for choosing to spend part of your visit to Jacksonville with us in San Marco ♡
Written February 18, 2020
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newyearsday
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL67 contributions
Jul 2021
Everything was awesome! I had to reschedule and Lisa was so accommodating. She did a tour for myself and two friends that flew in from Boston. We ate so many delicious foods (don't eat beforehand - it is many meals and you will be stuffed)! We stopped at lots of fun restaurants, breweries, and hot spots and got to see a bit of Jacksonville along the way....and to top it all of, Lisa gave us some of her wonderful Chips Cookie Co chocolate chip cookies - it was all fantastic, highly recommend!!!
Written November 7, 2021
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You ladies were so much fun! Thank you for taking the time to leave a review and for spending your cherished girl-time on our tour. 🌞🌞🌞
Written November 13, 2021
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Rosilyn M.
Haughton, LA4 contributions
Nov 2020 • Family
We had such a great time visiting Jacksonville and Taste of Jacksonville Food Tours helped make that happen. Our guides, Lisa and Rick, were great and made the experience one we will remember. Get ready for an amazing variety of food and to learn a little bit about the San Marco area. All of this topped off with a special treat at the end that you will not want to miss! 😋 This is definitely something we would love to do again! Thank you for the experience and memories!
Written November 28, 2020
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We had a wonderful time with the whole group and we loved having all the kids tour, too!
Written December 31, 2020
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Maria M
Shelton, CT3 contributions
Sep 2021 • Couples
Shanna was great. We were a small group as a result we had individual attention. We not only went to places we wouldn’t probably have tried we learned a lot about the area and Shanna provided great recommendations. We have done other food tours and I would say the San Marco food tour is on the top of our experiences.
Written September 28, 2021
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Wow...thank you so much! We love San Marco & it must really show!! Shanna is a fun guide & we love having her guide our tours.
We are grateful that you chose to spend the afternoon on our tour! Safe travels 🌞
Written October 1, 2021
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Thank you for your interest in our tour! We spend about 5 - 10 minutes walking in between the five stops and are in each restaurant about 20 minutes, so they are likely to stay engaged. (The chocolate stop at the end is a great motivator 😊)
Written September 9, 2018
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