craft food tours

What craft food tours does

Craft Food Tours is a privately-held, founder-owned experiential tourism company founded in 2016 and headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida. The company operates guided walking food and drink tours across South Florida, with active operations in Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton. Its core product portfolio consists of six public tour experiences — including flagship daytime tours, evening dinner-and-drinks tours, and a beach tour — each pairing walkable neighborhood routes with curated stops at 15+ partner restaurants offering food tastings and craft beverages. Extended offerings include private/corporate tours for groups of 8–1,000 guests, VIP Custom Food Tours at $250+ per person, hands-on Culinary Experiences (cocktail-making, pizza-making, wine tasting), convention and DMC services, and never-expiring digital gift cards.

The business operates on an asset-light, service-based model with no proprietary technology. The booking infrastructure runs on FareHarbor (embedded in the WordPress website), supported by Google Analytics and standard cookie/tracking tools. Content marketing is delivered through a blog and an active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TripAdvisor, X, and Yelp. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer for public tours and direct enterprise sales for corporate and convention work, with no third-party reseller channels.

Revenue is generated entirely through per-person transaction fees. Public tour pricing ranges from $55 to $109 per person depending on tour type and market; corporate tours start at $1,250 per group of 10 (~$125/person); VIP Custom Food Tours start at $250 per person. Customer segments include tourists and visitors (primary), local residents, corporate groups (a primary segment with named logos including LinkedIn, Chewy, JM Family, American Express, UKG, and Siemens Healthineers), convention attendees, and celebration/party groups. The company claims 10,000+ guests served cumulatively since founding, 1,000+ five-star reviews across major platforms, and editorial coverage in Forbes Travel, Thrillist, USA Today, and PBS.

Name

craft food tours

Legal name

Craft Food Tours

Website

https://craftfoodtours.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Craft Food Tours is a privately-held, founder-owned operator of guided walking food and drink tours across South Florida (Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton), serving tourists, locals, corporate groups, and private event clients through curated multi-restaurant experiences.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Food Tour Services

NAICS

Tour Operators (56152)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Food, Market & Culinary Culture Tours (THAJAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Restaurant Progressive Dining Tours (THAJAGAB), Private Culinary Experiences (Chef’s Table, Home Dining, Market-to-Meal) (THAJALAH)

Keywords

• Guided food tours
• Culinary tourism
• Walking food tours
• Corporate team building
• Culinary experiences

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Food Tour Tickets: Direct ticket sales for scheduled public food tours across Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Boca Raton locations. Revenue from per-person tour fees.
2. Private and Corporate Tour Events: Customized private tours for groups ranging from 8-80 guests, including corporate team-building events, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and convention activities.
3. Gift Cards: Digital gift cards sold for tours with no expiration date, valid across all tour locations.
4. VIP Custom Food Tours: Premium fully-customized dining experiences at $250+ per person with higher margins for elevated service levels.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Craft Food Tours operates guided walking food and drink tours in Delray Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Boca Raton, taking guests to multiple local restaurants for tastings and beverages at a single per-person price. The company also books private and corporate group tours, bachelor/bachelorette parties, conventions, VIP custom experiences, and hands-on culinary experiences such as cocktail and pizza-making classes. All bookings are facilitated through the FareHarbor reservation platform on the company's website.

Product overview

Craft Food Tours operates a unified platform of guided walking food tour experiences across South Florida, connecting curious travelers and locals with local food and communities. The core offering consists of six distinct tour products: Delray Beach Food Tour (original flagship), Downtown Delray Dinner & Drinks Tour, Fort Lauderdale Food Tour (Las Olas), Downtown Fort Lauderdale Dinner & Drinks Tour, Fort Lauderdale Beach Food Tour, and Boca Raton Food Tour. Additional modules include Corporate Tours for team building and client entertainment (10-60 guests), Bachelor/Bachelorette Party tours, Conventions and DMC services for large groups, VIP Custom Food Tours (premium personalized experience at $250+ per person), and Culinary Experiences featuring hands-on activities. The company also offers Gift Cards as an add-on product. All tours are booked through FareHarbor integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Delray Beach Food Tour Original 2.5- to 3-hour walking food tour of Downtown Delray Beach visiting 5 restaurants with 7+ food tastings and 2 alcoholic craft beverages, featuring local history and Atlantic Avenue culinary scene. Open to all ages with pricing from $99 per person.
• Downtown Delray Dinner & Drinks Tour Evening cocktail tour of Delray Beach's Atlantic Avenue featuring 8+ food tastings and 4 craft beverage tastings at 4 local establishments, highlighting nightlife and prohibition-era history. From $109 per person.
• Fort Lauderdale Food Tour (Las Olas) 3-hour walking food tour of Downtown Fort Lauderdale's Las Olas Boulevard with 8+ tastings and 2 alcoholic beverages, showcasing the city's diverse culinary scene. From $99 per person, ages 13+.
• Downtown Fort Lauderdale Dinner & Drinks Tour Evening walking tour on Las Olas Blvd featuring 8+ food tastings, 3 craft beverage tastings, and visits to 4 local restaurants during dinner time. Adults 21+ only, $109 per person, Thursdays only, max 14 guests.
• Fort Lauderdale Beach Food Tour 2.5-hour walking tour of Fort Lauderdale Beach featuring 8 food tastings and 2 alcoholic craft beverages at 4 tasting locations along Ocean Blvd and North Beach Village. Saturdays only, from $109 per person.
• Boca Raton Food Tour Walking food tour of Mizner Park in Downtown Boca Raton with 8+ food tastings and 2 cocktails at 5 restaurant stops, showcasing the area's upscale dining scene. Saturdays only, from $99 per person.
• Corporate Tours Private corporate food tour experiences for groups of 10-60 guests including team building, client entertainment, and executive outings. All-inclusive packages with food, drinks, and gratuities starting at $125 per person or $1,250 for groups of 10.
• Bachelor & Bachelorette Parties Private customized food and cocktail tours for bachelor and bachelorette parties in Delray Beach and Fort Lauderdale. Minimum 8 guests, VIP treatment with reserved seating.
• Conventions and DMCs Food tour experiences for convention attendees and large groups of 20+ guests. Groups split into maximum 20 people per guide, available in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Fort Lauderdale.
• VIP Custom Food Tours Premium fully customized dining journey starting at $250+ per person. Designed for executives, luxury travelers, and special occasions with personalized culinary itineraries, elevated dishes, and refined atmospheres for 8-20 guests. All-inclusive of gratuity.
• Culinary Experiences Hands-on group culinary activities including Cocktail Making Classes, Charcuterie and Wine with Chef, Private Wine Tasting Events, Pizza-Making Class, and Cake or Cookie Decorating Class. Groups of 10-1000 guests.
• Gift Cards Digital gift cards valid for all food tours in Delray Beach, Las Olas, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and Boca Raton. Never expire and can be purchased in any amount.

Quantifiable outcome

• 10,000+ guests served since 2016
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• El CaminocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016First restaurant partner since founding in 2016. Modern Mexican cantina with extensive tequila and mezcal collection. Located on Las Olas Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale and original Delray Beach location. Featured on public tours with famous margarita and brisket quesadilla tastings.
• Wild Sea Las OlascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocated inside the historic Riverside Hotel. Upscale coastal restaurant featuring fresh seafood, raw bar, and brunch favorites. Serves signature brunch cocktails. Featured with dessert program led by Chef Sabrina Courtemanche.
• Gran Forno ProntocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLas Olas institution from award-winning Italian bakery. Known for wood-fired Neapolitan-style pizzas, artisan breads, and pastries. Casual Roman trattoria atmosphere.
• New River Café & BakerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHidden gem along the scenic New River within Riverside Hotel. Offers handcrafted sandwiches, pastries, desserts created by award-winning pastry team. Famous for edible tiramisu cup.
• Hollywood Donut FactorycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Florida's most beloved handcrafted donuts. Known for generous portions, fresh ingredients, and creative flavors. Featured as dessert stop on Las Olas tours.
• Sixty VinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWine country culture restaurant serving premium wines on tap. Private tour exclusive partner featuring exclusive Sesenta Cava sparkling wine paired with signature dishes. Offers interactive group events including pizza-making workshops and charcuterie board-building experiences.
• Casa SenseicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWaterfront restaurant combining Latin American flavors with Pan-Asian cuisine. Private tour partner known for fusion menu with numerous local accolades. Canal-side location with vibrant atmosphere.
• Beer Trade Co.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerServe-yourself craft beer bar with 300+ bottled beers. Relaxed locals-hangout atmosphere. Second location opened in Boca Raton. Featured stop on Delray Beach food tours.
• Tommy Bahama Marlin BarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoastal living themed restaurant with tropical cocktails, island-inspired cuisine, and live music. Private tour partner offering relaxed atmosphere on Las Olas.
• The WilderminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of Fort Lauderdale's most creative cocktail destinations. Eclectic design and inventive menu. Private tour exclusive partner featuring craft cocktails and standout dishes.
• Embarcadero 41minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeruvian-inspired restaurant showcasing Peruvian, Japanese, and international influences. Private tour exclusive partner featuring ceviche, sushi, and Pisco Sour.
• Fort Lauderdale Water TaximinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended self-guided food tour companion. Water taxi connects various culinary hotspots and provides scenic waterway transportation for exploring Fort Lauderdale's dining scene.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Walks: Parent platform behind Devour Tours offering a broad portfolio of small-group city, food, and sightseeing experiences worldwide; reaches the same customer intent via a larger marketplace and reservation system.
• Viator Experiences: Tripadvisor-owned marketplace distributing third-party food tours alongside sightseeing and activities, providing distribution and competition for Craft Food Tours' direct-booking customers.

Direct peers

• Avital Food Tours: Multi-city US food tour operator running guided neighborhood tastings with corporate and private offerings, directly comparable in product, format, and customer base.
• Devour Tours: Walks-owned food tour brand offering guided neighborhood tastings across the US and Europe, overlapping directly with Craft Food Tours on small-group, multi-restaurant, locally-guided culinary tours.
• Miami Food Tours: South Florida-based food tour operator covering Miami neighborhoods with walking culinary tours, a direct regional competitor for tourist and convention attendees in the same broader Florida market.
• Florida Food Tours: Florida-focused guided food tour company offering multi-stop culinary experiences, overlapping with Craft Food Tours' South Florida coverage and tourist/corporate customer segments.
• Secret Food Tours: Global small-group walking food tour operator with multiple US city presences; competes for the same tourist, local, and corporate food-tour customer with comparable duration, pricing, and restaurant-stop model.
• Taste Bud Tours: Multi-city US walking food tour operator offering similar guided neighborhood tastings, private/corporate events, and progressive dinner formats directly comparable to Craft Food Tours' core lineup.

Others

• Food Tour Pros: Consultancy and training provider run by Shane Kost that mentored Craft Food Tours' founders before launch; adjacent ecosystem participant that supplies the playbook used by many food tour operators.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/craftfoodtours
• Facebookfacebook.com/craftfoodtours
• Instagraminstagram.com/craftfoodtours
• Pinterestpinterest.com/craftfoodtours
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/craft-food-tours

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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