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Mystic Food Tour Taste the Best of Mystic CT

By Mystic Experience Co
Free cancellation available
Price is €106 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore the vibrant culinary scene of Mystic, CT, on this guided food tour that takes you through downtown's top-rated restaurants and hidden gems. Sample six curated tastings that showcase the coastal flavours and creativity of local chefs while enjoying stories about Mystic’s maritime heritage and culinary evolution. This three-hour tour covers approximately 1.2 miles at a relaxed pace, making it perfect for food lovers and those looking to celebrate special occasions. Conclude your journey with a sweet treat overlooking the Mystic River, embracing the town's charming atmosphere.

  • Duration: 3 hours with 6 tasting stops at renowned restaurants
  • Suitable for ages 14 and up, with a maximum group size of 16
  • Easy walking tour, approximately 1.2 miles through city centre
  • Includes guided storytelling about Mystic’s food culture and history

Activity location

  • Captain Daniel Packer Inne
    • 32 Water Street
    • 06355, Groton, Connecticut, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 50 W Main St
    • 50 West Main Street
    • 06355, Groton, Connecticut, United States

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Mystic Food Tour Taste the Best of Mystic CT

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 16:00
Price details
€105.68 x 1 Adult€105.68
Total
Price is €105.68

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Curated multi-stop food tastings at top local Mystic restaurants, with all food costs and taxes included
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Bottled water (available for purchase at select stops)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge for your guide (customary and appreciated, typically $15–$20 per person)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Captain Daniel Packer Inne

  • 20m
Guests will be served a perfectly cooked filet mignon paired with creamy mashed potatoes, complemented by a rich port wine demi-glace and finished with toasted walnuts for added depth and flavour.

Sift Bake Shop Mystic

  • 20m
Guests will experience a tasting from Sift Bake Shop, featuring either savoury sea coast mushrooms or delicate, handcrafted French macarons. This stop showcases the artistry and innovation of one of Mystic’s most renowned bakeries and culinary hotspots.

Mystic Pizza

  • 20m
Guests will savour a classic slice of pizza while discovering the storey behind Mystic Pizza, the film that transformed this local restaurant into a nationally recognised landmark. Your guide will share insights into the film, its cultural impact, and how it helped shape Mystic’s tourism scene.

Cucina Al Pantheon

  • 20m
Guests will savour a traditional Italian meatball expertly paired with a complementary wine, showcasing the balance of flavour, craftsmanship, and authenticity that defines Cucina Al Pantheon. This stop offers a refined yet approachable taste of Italian cuisine in a beautifully restored historic setting.

Bleu Ginger

  • 20m
Guests will savour chicken gyoza, delicately pan-seared dumplings filled with seasoned chicken and paired with a savoury dipping sauce. This stop highlights the bold flavours and refined techniques of Asian-inspired cuisine at Bleu Ginger.

Mystic Fish Camp

  • 20m
Guests will savour a “Poor Man’s Lobster Roll,” a beloved New England staple featuring tender, buttered seafood served in a toasted roll. This dish captures the essence of coastal dining while offering a creative and approachable take on the classic lobster roll experience.

Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream

  • 20m
Guests will savour a scoop of locally crafted ice cream at Mystic Drawbridge Ice Cream, set against the scenic backdrop of the iconic drawbridge. This stop provides a sweet and memorable finale, blending nostalgic coastal charm with one of Mystic’s most popular dessert spots.

Historic Downtown Mystic

  • 40m
Please note that restaurant stops are subject to availability and may occasionally be substituted with comparable local partners. These thoughtful substitutions ensure that every tour maintains the same high standard of quality, variety, and experience. Beyond the tastings, this experience is a curated exploration of Mystic’s culinary landscape and history. Guests will not only enjoy a diverse selection of food, but also gain insight into the people, traditions, and stories that have shaped Mystic into the vibrant coastal destination it is today.

Location

Activity location

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    Captain Daniel Packer Inne
    • 32 Water Street
    • 06355, Groton, Connecticut, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    50 W Main St
    • 50 West Main Street
    • 06355, Groton, Connecticut, United States

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