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Sacramento Sutter District History and Food Walking Tour

Small-group guided food and history tour of Sacramento's early immigrant neighborhoods with croque monsieur, bahn mi, coffee tastings

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 3 hours

In Sacramento, this tour from Local Roots Food Tours traces the city’s beginnings — from Sutter’s colony Nueva Helvecia to contemporary food tastings at hidden local gems. As you walk through neighbourhood streets, you will hear how diverse immigrant communities helped forge the city and build its agricultural strength, all while you eat, drink and stroll.

Along the way, typical tastings may include a croque monsieur with baked ham and gruyère, chef-selected artisan cured meats and cheeses, chocolate crinkle cookies, grilled pork spring rolls, a bahn mi chicken sandwich with fresh vegetable toppings, and fresh-roasted organic coffee with unique blends. Groups are kept to no more than 14 people, and special dietary needs can be met with prior notice, so you can focus on the flavours and stories rather than logistics. The experience combines local history, food culture and neighbourhood discovery for a relaxed, flavour-led introduction to Sacramento’s roots.

Why Visit

  • Small group size limited to 14 participants
  • Culinary and history stroll tracing Sutter’s Nueva Helvecia origins
  • Local tastings including croque monsieur and artisan cured meats
  • Diverse immigrant flavors from bahn mi to grilled pork spring rolls
  • Special dietary needs accommodated with prior notice

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Beverages
  • Food tasting

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Tour available in your selected language

English

Additional information

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Minimum drinking age is 21 years

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Location

Departure point

Sacramento, Sacramento California
#Meeting Location: Please meet your tour guide outside of Hawks Provisions at 1525 Alhambra Blvd. in Sacramento, CA (95816). Please arrive 10 minutes prior to the tour start time. Your guide will be waiting for you outside of Provisions 10 minutes prior to the start of the tour. #Parking: Complimentary parking is available in Sutter Medical Plaza; entrance on Stockton Blvd. Provisions is located on the North West corner of the parking lot.

End point

Sacramento, Sacramento California

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