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  • Halifax, Canada

Charlottetown Food Walking Tour

  • 3 hours (approx.)

  • Mobile ticket

  • Offered in: English

Enjoy this exciting Tour with one of our Local multi Generation Guides Josh , Mark , Ken or Carolyn . This Food and History Tour will keep your Mouth watering , please note that these are sample sizes to get tastes of the food and isn’t necessarily a full meal depending on your appetite. . On The Tour you will learn all sorts of things about PEI's History as well its Food and the History of its different foods and why each Dish is important to Islanders. You will sample some of PEI's well known Dishes from some of its Best Restaurants. At the end of the Tour you will be "shuck in" and become an honorary Islander. Food substitutes due to allergies etc may be available but requests must be made in advance . *Please also note that the Water Prince Corner Shop stop may be done at times as a takeout/picnic style stop due to the size and busyness of the Restaurant.”

What to Expect

Shared tour (max 15)
6 stops
3 hrs duration

Stop at: Confederation Landing Park

25 min

Down by the Water we will talk about the General History as well on how different Cultures used different Foods.

Stop at: Great George Street Historic District

20 min

We will then spend some time on Great George learning about its many Historical attractions such as the Great George Hotel and the St.Dunstan's Basilica

Stop at: Peake's Wharf

20 min Admission included

Our First stop will be at Peake's Restaurant & Bar where we will sample some Mussels with sauce that includes white wine, cream, onions, celery, herbs, butter. eat you will learn all about Mussels.

Stop at: Province House National Historic Site

10 min

We will now talk about Province House and most importantly the 1864 Charlottetown Conference that was held here in 1864 to discuss the possibility of creating a new Country.

Stop at: Water Prince Corner Shop

25 min Admission included

Our next Food stop will be at whats considered one of the Best Restaurants in Charlottetown and PEI which is Water Prince Corner Shop. Here we will have a sample size of a Lobster Roll (half ) , some Potato Salad and sample a few scallops . Here we will talk about the Potato / Farming industry on PEI , some about the Lobster Industry on PEI, and scallops . *Please note this stop may be done at time as Picnic /take out style due to the size and busyness of the Restaurant

Stop at: Lobster On The Wharf Restaurant

30 min Admission included

Our Final stop will be at Lobster on the Wharf which is located right on the Water Front and near by where we started the Tour. First we will visit the Lobster Pound to learn more about Lobsters .(please note that the Lobster Pound may not always be opened , if this is the case we will go right to the Restaurant ). Once we are done in the Lobster Pound we will head into the Restaurant side where you will learn about the Oyster Industry on PEI then you will be officially shucked in by shucking a Oyster(naked and raw which is the traditional way on PEI) and taking a shot of PEI Moonshine ( water or soft drinks are also available . We can also take your picture or video of you shucking your Oysters . Once you are done you will receive your official " Islander Certificate" Here you will also receive an Anne”s Chocolate or similar treat .

What's Included

INCLUDED
  • Tour Guide
  • All samples are included in the Price of the Tour.
  • Tap Water is available at each stop.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Soda/Pop
  • Any drinks you buy are not included besides the shot at the end of the Tour
  • Tips

Meeting And Pickup

Start time:

11:00 AM

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the start time, the amount paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience's local time.
This experience requires good weather. If canceled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Customer Reviews

Source: Viator and Tripadvisor

4.8

59 total reviews

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Starting from

CA$98.00

per person

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