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Ocean Springs Food Tour: Taste Local Delights
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Ocean Springs
Explore Ocean Springs like a local with a guided food tour, savoring local dishes and uncovering the town’s rich history and culture.
Explore Ocean Springs like a local with a guided food tour, savoring local dishes and uncovering the town’s rich history and culture.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ocean Springs - This walkable district is adorned with historic buildings, live oaks, and vibrant storefronts. Downtown Ocean Springs beautifully showcases the town’s coastal heritage, artistic roots, and charming small-town feel. Explore attractions like the Walter Anderson Museum, the historic Community Center, and the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural…
- Ocean Springs - This walkable district is adorned with historic buildings, live oaks, and vibrant storefronts. Downtown Ocean Springs beautifully showcases the town’s coastal heritage, artistic roots, and charming small-town feel. Explore attractions like the Walter Anderson Museum, the historic Community Center, and the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Center, among others.
- The Traveler - MEETING POINT AND TASTING STOP. This inviting neighborhood café is conveniently located next to the Walter Anderson Museum. Renowned for its relaxed atmosphere and thoughtfully curated offerings, it’s the ideal spot to begin the tour and immerse oneself in the local vibe of Ocean Springs.
- Knuckleheads - TASTING STOP. A relaxed local hotspot with a big personality, Knuckleheads is celebrated for its bold flavors and a fun, unpretentious ambiance that mirrors the casual allure of downtown Ocean Springs.
- Mosaic Restaurant & Bar - TASTING STOP. This chef-driven restaurant presents a creative twist on Southern and Gulf Coast cuisine. Mosaic combines refined flavors with coastal influences, making it a must-visit for culinary enthusiasts.
- Tato-Nut Donut Shop - TASTING STOP. This cherished, historic donut shop is renowned statewide for its handmade donuts and devoted clientele. Tato-Nut is a classic Ocean Springs landmark and a favorite among both locals and visitors.
- Government Street Grocery - TASTING STOP. A cherished downtown staple offering classic Southern comfort food in a straightforward setting. This long-standing favorite embodies the essence of Ocean Springs’ local dining culture.
- CRAVE Food Hall + PROOF Cocktail Bar - FINAL TASTING STOP. This lively food hall unites multiple local vendors under one roof. Crave highlights the diversity and creativity of the Gulf Coast’s contemporary food scene in a vibrant, communal environment.
What's Included
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Meals
- Knowledgeable Tour Guide
- Meals
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
Additional Information
Created for travelers seeking more than just a meal, this guided walking food tour offers an authentic experience of Ocean Springs, just like the locals enjoy. Delight in various tastings of beloved local dishes while discovering the stories, history, and culture that define the town. Led by Gulf Coast residents, the tour seamlessly combines food,…
Created for travelers seeking more than just a meal, this guided walking food tour offers an authentic experience of Ocean Springs, just like the locals enjoy. Delight in various tastings of beloved local dishes while discovering the stories, history, and culture that define the town. Led by Gulf Coast residents, the tour seamlessly combines food, community, and storytelling into a laid-back, genuine experience that is unique and not easily found independently.
- Not recommended for children under 5
Location
The Traveler
Joseph Street
Located behind the Walter Anderson Museum of Art. Free parking is available next to The Traveler or on the surrounding streets.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Jennifer_e
Apr 28, 2026
This was our first time... - This was our first time visiting Ocean Springs, and the food tour was the perfect way to kick off our vacation!! Tami was such a wonderful guide, and constantly made sure we were having good time and had everything we needed. We were fed so much food, it sufficed for lunch and dinner! I highly recommend taking this tour when you visit Ocean Springs
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Roam09841720240
Apr 12, 2026
Great Food/Wonderful Experience - Georgette was wonderful! The tour was delicious, entertaining, and fun! They made every effort to accommodate my food allergies and still offer delicious food. Ocean Springs is a wonderful town with an interesting history. I highly recommend this tour.
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Lisasp1073ra
Apr 3, 2026
Highlight of our Ocean Springs visit! - Georgette was a delightful tour guide! She made sure our food allergies and preferences were taken into consideration. In addition to our food stops, we also visited a couple galleries for viewing and shopping. The tour was a nice mix of local history and tasty food and drink options.
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Eric
Mar 27, 2026
Excellent Food Tour - This food tour was one of the best experiences I have ever had. Our entire group thoroughly enjoyed the tour from start to finish. The food selections were outstanding, and the portion sizes were very generous—I was completely full by the end. We chose the cocktail-included package, and every drink was excellent.
Our tour guide, Georgette, was fantastic. She demonstrated impressive knowledge of the local history and shared fascinating insights about Ocean Springs throughout the tour. She was professional, polite, and brought great energy and enthusiasm to the experience.
I highly recommend taking this tour. If possible, schedule it within your first few days in the area. Georgette introduced us to several unique, off-the-beaten-path locations we would have loved to revisit, but unfortunately we were nearing the end of our stay and ran out of time.
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Jenny
Mar 21, 2026
Amazing tour with a fun tour guide - What a informative and wonderful food tour. Not only did we have samples of local flavors but it was filled with local history and fun facts. Plus we had learned a treasure trove of places to try later.
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Cj2010
Mar 20, 2026
Great food tour in Gulf Shores - Our food tour was fun and delicious. We had a great time walking around the cute town, seeing lots of small businesses, sampling quite an interesting variety of local specialties and hearing stories about the area, its history and people. Tami kept us entertained and well fed, while sharing stories about Gulf Shores and the experiences of people who live and work there. Aimee kept the group together and handled the logistics along the way. They were a great team and we were very impressed with Gulf Shores.
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Daniellebc3063cq
Feb 23, 2026
Loved it - This was so much fun! What a great way to hang out with friends, and be able to get a sampling of not just great food but history of ocean Springs. The next time I do this, I’m taking my fiancé with me.
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Christinasr4882gh
Feb 23, 2026
10/10 would do this food tour again - You haven’t truly experienced all Ocean Springs has to offer until you’ve done this food tour. With the tour I booked I got SIX food stops. This included the tour guide walking us through the rich history of OS and the history of the restaurants! She also explained where some of the ingredients in our food were sourced from! 10/10 recommend this tour whether you’re an out of towner or local!
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