FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Tickets must be purchased in advance. To ensure you get the day, time and number of tickets you want, please book well in advance. Tickets can be purchased online at capemayfoodtours.com.

Gratuities at the end of a tour are greatly appreciated! In the tour industry, 15%-20% is used as a guideline.

No, simply bring the Ticket email on your phone or write down important information about your tour and bring it with you to the meeting location.

Our tours have no age restrictions. Tickets are required for all tour guests over the age of 12 months.  Infants under the age of 12 months will not be participating in the tastings and will not have a seat.  As a parent, you will be able to best assess your child’s interest level for a 3 hour food and cultural walking tour. Well-behaved children are always welcome. Strollers can be challenging on some of the uneven narrow sidewalks. Please note : Strollers are not permitted in most tasting locations and must be left outside.

Tours are set at a casual pace and cover approximately 1 to 1.5 miles.  Our tours have been redesigned to be mostly outside for your peace of mind. Some tastings are seated and some tastings are standing.

Note: There are some steps to be navigated on the tour.

Cape May Food Tours makes 6 stops and serves a variety of foods that are enough for a satisfying lunch for most appetites.

Your tour guide will provide you with a water bottle, but you may bring a water bottle as well. Most of your tastings will be foods and not beverages.

Tours may be held in the rain or snow.  Our tours are mostly outside. Umbrellas and rain gear are strongly suggested if there is a threat of precipitation.

In the case of harsh weather such as dangerous storms, you will be contacted of the cancellation using the contact phone or email you provided at ticket purchase or gift certificate redemption.

Comfort is key! If it’s rainy, wear rain gear and bring an umbrella. If it’s hot, dress light and wear sunglasses.  Footwear should be suitable for a 1.5-mile walk. Tours run rain or shine. Please check weather conditions on the day of the tour to dress accordingly.

The day closest to the beginning of your time in Cape May will give you the most time to take advantage of new places you’ve discovered and any discounts you receive with your tour.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer alternative tastings at this time.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer alternative tastings at this time. We look forward to being able to offer alternatives in the future.

Tours are usually about four to fourteen guests.

Almost. Our tours end a block or two from our initial meeting point.  Your tour guide will be happy to direct you back to the initial meeting point.

Yes. All parking information, as well as the exact meeting point, will be provided after ticket purchase.

Unfortunately, wheelchairs are not recommended. On the Historic Downtown Food Tour, some steps are involved. On the West Cape May Food Tour- Tastes of the World, there are several areas of gravel to be traversed. As an alternative, a private small group tour could be tailored to suit your needs

Yes. When you check in, your tour guide will provide you with restroom information for your tour. There are several public restrooms near the tour.

Yes. Snap away to your heart’s content! Post photos on all of your social media.  What is not permitted are Audio and/or video recordings.

Some of our locations offer a code or coupon when you have visited them on a Cape May Food Tour.  They would love for you to come back and shop after your tour.

Yes! We’ve had many Cape May residents on our tours! They are so surprised by how much they learn about Cape May.  They are amazed by the history, architectural background, fun stories, and tastings.  Many of them are very excited to share their own interesting tidbits about Cape May, which makes us happy as well:)

Unfortunately, dogs and other pets are not allowed on the tour. We welcome service dogs.

For questions regarding Gift Certificates, please call us at 609 800 3706 or email us at [email protected]

You may redeem gift certificates by clicking on “More” on the top bar of this website.  Choose “Redeem Gift Certificates” from the dropdown menu. 

Yes. Private tours are available for a minimum of about ten guests from June to September.  From October to May we may accept smaller private groups. Simply fill out this Private Tour Group Form Private Group Tours | Cape May Food Tours