Book a Tour "Salem to go" Kits and Gift Certificates

As Featured On:

OUR Awards:

Join Us on a Delicious Tour!

Salem Food Tours are the original guided food and cultural walking tours of historic Salem, Massachusetts, and the North Shore. Founded by local Karen Scalia in 2012, our award-winning Tours are the perfect way for food and wine lovers to explore Salem. Enjoy tastings at Salem’s best food shops and restaurants. Get to know the local scene, enjoy talks with chefs and fellow food lovers. Learn about early colonial dinners, local history and culture, insider tips and secret foodie finds, Salem’s illustrious maritime spice trades, and more. With today’s culinary renaissance and Salem’s renowned food scene, locals and visitors on our Tours agree—Salem is truly a vibrant, fun, and delicious place to explore!

Book a Tour

What’s On The Menu?

A Delicious Way to Walk Through History!

We are THRILLED to share that 2022 is our 10th anniversary! As one of oldest food tour in the world, we are so grateful to all our Tour Partners and all our wonderful guests. While discovering our historic City, you’ll enjoy tastings at some of Salem’s best food shops and restaurants. Our five-star rated Tours bring history to life through the senses. As our guests say, “It’s like a roaming/walking dinner party!” Enjoy chats with local owners and fellow foodies. You’ll learn about Salem’s illustrious spice trade history, get insider tips on great secret foodie finds, and more. With today’s culinary renaissance and Salem’s award-winning food scene, locals and visitors on our Tours agree—Salem is truly a vibrant, fun, and delicious place to explore!

View Tours

Tour Partners

Our Tours

Salem Food Tours

AM Coffee Walks

Salem Spirits Trolley

Private/ Corporate Tours

Afternoon Stroll

Bridal Tours

A tour even life-long Salem residents will enjoy!

We had a perfect ladies’ night 2-hour tour to celebrate my 50+ birthday. Karen took care of everything, including our post-tour dinner reservations. At our stops we enjoyed wine with Israeli spreads and pita, delicious cheeses, chocolates and A&J King olive bread with dipping sauces. We also stopped at a shop specializing in custom scents. We cant wait to do it again!!! Thanks Karen!!!

Beth R

A feast for history and food buffs!

Fun, informative, educational, and delicious; a not to be missed delightful outing! Salem history, maritime history, spice industry, combined with multiple food tastings – and wine – can’t wait to do it again!

A Trip Advisor Member

Best Fun on a Gloomy Day

3 friends and I joined a friendly group of 10 to enjoy Karen’s excellent tour. I learned as much about Salem as I did our wonderful food hosts. I can’t wait to get back to Salem and explore it all again. Karen is passionate and sincere, has a great relationship with the business owners, and can personally vouch for all the great things Salem has to offer. And it’s not all about food – the artisans and historical architecture were amazing!!!

Karen S