I went on the tour with Sol as the tour guide and she was FANTASTIC! She was very knowledgable and organized everything perfectly. I learned a lot about the history and culture of Miami and the food was excellent! We got to try ceviche, Cuban sandwiches, fresh ice cream, and more. Sol was also great at accomodating the vegetarian in our group, and made sure she got vegetarian versions of all of the dishes. I cannot recomend this tour enough, it is perfect for all ages. read more

Our tour guide, Sol, was excellent. She made the tour special. When I spoke with Alex to schedule and told him about my limited ability to walk, he said the tour was only one mile, but, I was challenged because it was actually two miles. I'm not sure why the golf cart tour wasn't suggested. We previously took the Food Tour of Calle Ocho/Little Havana, which offered more history and more interesting food. I didn't like this tour, except for Sol, as much as your other tour. read more

Excellent guide, enjoyed the whole experience. The cocktails were tasty and Orlando our guide was exceptional.

My husband and I did the South Beach Tour des Forks with Sol and loved it. This was our first food tour and we had no idea what to expect. We walked, talked with other guests, heard amazing history and stories from our excellent guide, Sol, and ate delicious food. What surprised me most is how full we were at the end. I'm vegetarian and figured everyone would just get a small taste of each item and I wouldn't be able to eat most of the items. Instead, Sol always made sure I had an equivalent vegetarian dish and there was more than enough food for all of us at each of the restaurants. I will definitely take a food tour again and HIGHLY recommend Miami Food Tours. read more

Great tour & our tour guide Gary Francis was so much fun. All the food was good! Definitely do this tour !

This was a great way to spend the evening. We visited restaurants I have never been to and all were delicious. Loved eating delicious food, then walking and talking and taking in the sights. Ken was a great guide. Fun to be with and super knowledgeable about the area. read more

Did the SoBe Tour des Forks. Sol, our guide was informative, funny and totally engaged, an absolute delight. We started the tour with an early Lunchtime snack with appetizers of home made tortilla chips, guacamole, hummus and corn salad. Very good. Sol gave us an overview of Miami Beach: its architecture, culture and history. Notable buildings were discussed as were their builders. Pop culture, recent history and celebrities were interwoven in Sol's talk and it was all fascinating. Next stop was a coffee counter with teeny tiny cups of sweetened coffee (would have preferred espresso cups at least) as well as a slice of cubano sandwich and a half a guava pastry. History of these items were given. A Peruvian restaurant was next with delicious ceviche and marinated steak with different types of corn which was served with French fries and rice. We got to converse with our fellow tourists and spent an enjoyable 40 minutes or so before walking to the last stop, a kosher ice cream parlor which was highlighted for its historical significance and superb ice creams and sorbets. What a pleasant way to spend 3 hours. Highly recommend. read more

My husband and I took the SOBE TOUR DES FORKS with Pauline. She was articulate and full of information about the city's history, culture, architecture, and of course the food. In fact, she was one of the best guides we have had for a food tour (and we've done quite a few). How was the food? It was just 'ok'. My husband felt there wasn't enough although I think I would qualify that by saying there wasn't enough food that he liked. I would agree that compared to other tours we have done, there was less food. The web site says there are 5 stops, we only had 4. read more

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Excellent food tour experience! If you're even a little apprehensive about taking this tour, don't be. You won't stick out in the crowd, or feel like a dorky tourist. It's a great way to get a taste of South Beach history and the variety of food experiences available, all within walking distance. Wish we had taken the tour earlier in our trip so that we could have retraced our footsteps for some really good eats. Our tour guide was Kristina, and she really showed us a great time, even anticipating our need for shade and cool environments. Super knowledgeable and brought us to places that you probably would not find on your own, especially if you're a tourist. (Yelp reviews are helpful, and we used them early on, but if you want to eat like a local...) The tour was perfectly planned out, including periodic stops and discussions on how the art scene and city has evolved over time. Stops included: THE CAFE AT BOOKS & BOOKS: A wonderful starting point and starter of Chips and Guacamole, Lebanese style hummus, tasty fish ceviche, and an excellent cold corn salad (4 stars). ABUELA'S CUBAN KITCHEN, were we had a desert style puff pastry with a great semi-sweet Guava filling and traditional super-high-octane Cuban coffee. Would love to come back and sample more. (4 stars). CHALAN ON THE BEACH: First dish was a chunky, cold Ceviche de Pescado (local fish and shrimp), which was super tender and tasty with its mayo-based style sauce, instead of a distinctive citrus based broth. Included four excellent side dishes, such as thick slices of cold sweet potatoes infused with cinnamon. Most amazing was the Lomo Saltado with juices, which we devoured. Although it came with double carbs, both fries and rice, this may have been the single best dish during our entire trip. The cultural vibe here is great. (4 stars) BOTECO COPACABANA served a wonderful cashew juice that had strong hints of pineapple juice, making it super delicious, and refreshing. We also had a shredded chicken and soft cheese croquette type dish that was amazing. (3.5-4 stars) THE FRIEZE ICE CREAM FACTORY, their Key Lime Pie ice cream was unique and I can't imagine it gets better than this. Spot on flavor(s) with great execution including size and distribution of pure ingredients. The Cappuccino Chip ice cream was also excellent. (4 stars) The other guests in our group told us they do food tours all the time, and now we know why. Thanks Kristina for showing us a great time! read more

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Me and my friend got gifted a Groupon to take part in the tour and we were ecstatic. The website didn't go into much detail but that made the experience that much more intriguing. We figured walking around South Beach and eating could never be bad. We arrived at the Cafe at Books and Books to meet the rest of the group and begin our tour. Not knowing what kind of crowd to expect, I'm not going to lie I was a bit relieved upon seeing the turnout. Everyone looked young and fresh, and all but one lived around the area. This surprised me, but I took it as a good sign. We were served starters at the Cafe including a delicious guacamole and fresh ceviche. Fueled for the walk, we began down Lincoln Road, occasionally stopping to hear about the history of the architecture and formation of the road from our guide, Kelly. Then we made it to David's Cafe for a cortadito and Cuban sandwich, 8 oz. Burger Bar for burgers (what else?) and french fries, and finally to Frieze Ice Cream Factory! I was happy these were all places I have never tried before and can say I was satisfied with everything I sampled. To get from David's to 8 oz. Burger Bar we had to wait awhile for Swoop which is one of the reasons I had to knock the tour down a notch. Other than that, I was impressed with Kelly's knowledge on the city and feel like I walked away knowing more about South Beach and it's interesting history. Definitely would recommend it for anybody even if you feel like you know all you need to know about Miami Beach. Trust me, you probably don't! read more

What a great way to see Miami Beach. Took "Tour des Forks" food tour w/ Gabriel as our tour guide. He did an awesome job w/ interesting pieces of history & trivia. A lot to take in and there is PLENTY of food. Though we started w/ one type of ceviche @ Books, we had a completely different ceviche at a Peruvian- Chalan on the Beach. Had an interesting portion of corn w/ ceviche. One that crunched and one w/ anise. Not my favorite but hey... We tried something new!! Also stopped by Columbian-Argentinan-Venezuelan Region bakery. For us..... Well worth the 3 hour tour. read more

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We absolutely enjoyed this food tour of Miami. This was my second time in visiting Miami and I really wanted to explore the food scene. I got and sooo much more. The tour guide was knowledgeable and had tons of fun and interesting facts. We visited 5 different spots, all were special and diverse. Everyone in our group left stuffed lol. read more

We had a fantastic tour from Gary-he is a fun loving, kind, smart and curious adventurer. We enjoyed the information about the area, the company of Gary and our tour mates and architecture more than the eating by the end of it. You will leave with a full and happy tummy Only docked one star because overall I have not felt that the cuban food I've tried so far in Miami can hold a candle to some places in the bay area (Cholita Linda/Sol food). That is probably because I am not digging hard enough and I am hanging in Brickell Bay and SoBe! read more

OK, this is a little confusing because I know this tour as Sobe Tours de Forks (found it when doing some research on things to do whil we were visiting Miami Beach) - regardless, I'm very happy we went! We were a small group of only 4 (it was a Monday) and visited the following gems in SoBe! Books and Books - who knew this cafe, which I passed by several times without even thinking to stop to eat - had such delicious ceviche and guacamole?! And who knew Jewban (Jewish/Cuban) was a cuisine?! David's Cafe - Cuban! I'm now in love with Cuban coffee :) A La Folie - A hidden gem of French food! Boteco Copacabana - Cashew juice is a thing? Brazilian Food! The Frieze Ice Cream - Delicious (and apparently nutritious as our guide informed us a little secret!) I don't want to give away too much in this tour, but I would definitely recommend it. Not only are you getting more food than you'll be able to likely finish, you're getting a great variety of cuisines in places that you wouldn't expect. Not only that, you get a TON of really interesting history on South Beach and information on the architecture of the town (the guide, Kelly, was an architect before she began these tours - so you really get a great history along with the food!) There's no better way to taste so many different cuisines for a great price, as well as acquaint yourself with the heart of the city and learn some interesting facts. If you have a few hours and enjoy food, history, or architecture, definitely take this tour! read more

It was an excellent way to spend a Sunday at Miami Beach. I would recommend it even if you live in Miami. The food is very good, don' expect large portions but rather tasty samples of different things along nice walks and very interesting descriptions and explanations of how Lincoln Road was born and why it is what it is today. It seems that on Saturdays there are more people taking the tour but no more than twelve. We went on a Saturday and we were six which, in my opinion, was better. read more

Loved it! This was the best tour I have ever been on! This was our first time in Miami/south beach and thought a food tour would be a perfect way to get to know the area. Our tour was the day after Christmas, during torrential rain showers! The company offered us the option to reschedule, due to the unusual weather. Seven of us decided to go forward with the tour, and I am so glad we did. We had a great group, we had a great tour guide (Erin) and most importantly, we had really great food! There was always plenty food We spent 4 more days vacationing in south beach and we went back to these restaurants, sometimes more than once. I would definitely recommend this tour! read more

What a wonderful experience; much more than we expected!! With relatives from California, our group of seven, took the South Beach Tour de Forks walking tour on a beautiful South Florida Tuesday (while snow storms closed road and air transport, schools and businesses in the northern states). Our guide, Christina, was superb. Her passion came through as she shared her wealth of knowledge about the area history, architecture, and its culture. All was so interesting the time flew and it didn't seem we had walked 1.5 miles from Lincoln Road to Espanola Way to Washington Avenue to Ocean Drive and back to Lincoln in between our "foodie" stops. We began our tour with delicious Jewban sample platters of ceviche, guacamole, hummus, and roasted corn relish - corn from the cob! at the Books and Books Café. A bit before we met Miami Food Tours owner, Faruk, as he was in the area and took the opportunity to check on us. A short stroll from there brought us to Abuela's Kitchen where we shared yummy pastries and Cuban coffee with the locals. Chalan's had a different take on their tasty Peruvian ceviche and their beautifully seasoned beef stew and rice was laced with red onion and tomato wedges. We ate our Boteco Copacabana Brazilian chicken and cheese coxina and passion fruit drink as though we had not just eaten - so good! Our final food stop was at the Freize Ice Cream Factory where we sampled made-on-the-premises creamy ice cream. It couldn't have been a more perfect conclusion or experience. Christina, you were a delight. Faruk, your assistance made our experience most special. Many thanks! read more

Wynwood and Design District food tour Miami has much more than just lovely beaches. What better way to discover what the city has to offer than a food tour. You will get educated in the history, architecture, art and eclectic cuisine. Truly for the adventurer in you craving the off the beaten path experience! Thank you Kelly and Shelly for a wonderful tour! read more

Excellent tour! We were in town for a wedding so we didn't have many days to explore. Our tour guide Kelly took us to 5 different places to eat as well as giving us a lesson about the history & architecture of SoBe. She said we walked about 1.5 miles from Lincoln Road to Espanola Way to Washington Ave to Ocean Drive then back to Lincoln Road. If it wasn't for this tour I would not have know about these streets and the cuisine they offer. Kelly is a smarty. I will recommend this to my friends! It's only $50ish + tipping your guide. You leave with a full tummy from tasty food and an awesome knowledge of SoBe. read more

Juanita was amazing! She was very organized, fun, and extremely knowledgable of the city's historic places. She also carefully described each of the dishes and tastes we tried, including the culture, history and preparation. Each little area on the tour we pointed to she had a story or good information. We were just visiting South Beach for a day. We debated just walking around or doing a tour. The tour was very well planned and dishes were amazing! It was well worth the cost as we would have never been able to find all those places by ourselves. Bring an umbrella to help provide some shade as it was pretty humid and hot. We popped in and out of air conditioned areas so it was fine. We met and had a great time with the folks on our tour. You'll love the fresh ceviche, fresh cold, caju juice, cuban coffee, and other unique yummy dishes. Im a pescatarian- call your dietary request in advance and you'll leave stuffed and very happy. read more

Really great architectural/food tour of Miami Beach, awesome way to get introduced to the history and culture of Miami Beach and I highly recommend you start a trip to South Beach here to get the lay of the land. As a part-time local, wanted to take a friend who was down here working cause he wasn't a beach guy and didn't want to just sit and drink all day. I learned a whole lot of things about the history and development of the city that I had no idea about, and the selection of restaurants on the tour was a perfect representation of what (in my experience) locals eat every day. It was a fun mix of people on our tour , ranging from a woman who's friend was taking her out for her 50th Bday, to a cool family with a daughter in a local culinary school- and everyone, across the board, had a great time. Our guide was passionate about architecture and really knew the history of the city and so many specific buildings along the way. The food ranged from great (Books & Books) to typical...but that's because some of the typical latin food here is just that... We left plenty full though and so for not much more money than a nice lunch in town at one of the hotels, we spent 3 hours really getting the local flavor. Really a must for tourists and locals alike! read more

Great tour! We took the South Beach Tour de Forks walking tour today. The guide was very knowledge about the cuisine,history of Miami and the background story of the local establishments we sampled. Oh yeah, the food was really good. It was a nice mix of savory and sweet items. We'd do it again! read more

I've been on the tour several times and it's always delightful. The food is delicious and each spot is so different from the next, so it really captures the Miami vibes. My tour guide, Gary Francis, is super knowledgable, fun, and a great host. I would definitely recommend doing this tour if you want some good food and good history on the SoBe area. read more

Been traveling the hour long drive to Miami from Delray Beach for 12 years now and finally I can get a little behind-the-scenes with some of the affordable fare down there. While you could tell the guide was a tad green when it came to doing this type of thing, she had all the enthusiasm to pull it off. We found a few restaurants that we'll frequent as a result of this tour. I'd tell you our favorite, but then I'd have to kill you. read more

The Miami Food Tours South Beach "Tour des Forks" was one of the best features of our Miami Beach vacation and was way better than expected on a couple of counts. Tour des Forks wasn't just great food with a few words explaining the foods. It was a rich description of the varied ethnic groups in Miami, their history, their culture, and how it's all expressed in the fusion of incredible tastes on the tour. This is all possible because the Food Tour founder, Alex, comes from Slovenia, was educated in Brazil, Cuba, and the US, speaks six languages, and has been to more than half the countries on Earth. He personally trains all his guides to make the tour a memorable experience. The tour starts at the cafe at Books and Books on Lincoln Rd. (a pedestrian street) with four small dishes. The building housing the book store and the Lincoln Rd. area have their own interesting history, central to the development of Miami Beach decades ago. The tour continues down Lincoln Rd. with discussions of art and architecture to the next stop at Bella Cuba. A plate full of six different tastes from Cuba, along with virgin mojitos (rum optional for $5), makes for a great introduction to Cuban cuisine. From there, we walked a couple of blocks to Chalan on the Beach for Peruvian plates. Peru has a coastal fishing culture and an upland beef culture, reflected in the two plates, each with two or three different amazing tastes on each plate. The walk back to Lincoln takes in the local Art Deco architecture and stories of how South Beach evolved, and is still evolving. The last stop is at The Frieze Ice Cream Factory, a local shop that includes sherbets, non-dairy, kosher, and gluten-free frozen treats. We went back to Bella Cuba later for Cubano wraps to take on our flight the next day and had another great conversation with the owners. Enough food from start to finish? No problem. Come hungry. The four restaurants are independently owned family businesses that have anchored the area for years. Tour des Forks is one of three tours offered by Miami Food Tours and promises to be the highlight of any South Beach vacation. read more

I was traveling with my two other friend and was wondering what kind of tour should we get, there were lots of choices, and we are just happy that we choose this one. Its the kind of tour that doesn't rush you to places or stuff your ear with too much stories till you lost your track. its just a slow paced tour that makes you and your fellow tour friends feel like a family. the foods were incredibly delicious and they are enough to fill your tummy for lunch, but better get some breakfast beforehand. Our tour guide, Erin was just such a lovely woman. She tells us this beautiful history of Miami Beach and bring us to all of this amazing places to snap some pictures (its a walking tour, but we don't walk that far, there's lots of stops). Its a tour for everybody, especially people who want to get the most of Miami Beach without having their energy drowned. read more

I got this tour as a birthday present while I was in Miami celebrating my birthday week and being a trained chef, this was awesome! It was all about the local places to try(not the "foo-foo" spots) and some history about Lincoln Dr, the architecture and some little know facts about Miami period. Our tour guide Christina was the best ever! She knew what she was talking about, especially being from there and she actually ate at the places she took us. She was professionally, yet friendly and down to earth #luvher - this tour is not one to pass up on. read more

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Took the South Beach Tour de Forks tour today with Christina and Emily. We had an awesome time tasting some of the food from the different cultures that have influenced the area as well as learning about the history of Miami and the area around Lincoln Road in South Beach. I'd highly recommend the tour as well as Christina and Emily! read more

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My husband and I love to take food tours when we travel - it's a fun way to meet other travelers and to have the chance to interact with locals and enjoy yummy local cuisine. We've done food tours all over the world and this particular food tour was AWESOME! Gary Francis was so friendly and knowledgable about the food and the local history -- we enjoyed walking with him and hearing his perspectives on a wide range of topics. Bottom line, it was just fun - we felt like we were hanging out with an old friend for the evening. We absolutely loved each of the restaurants we tried and all of the various dishes (Cuban food, Peruvian food, etc.). Definitley recommend Gary & the taste of south beach food tour! Go for it! Was the highlight of our latest trip to Miami. I'd absolutely take it again. Just to let you know how serious I am -- the next day, for lunch, my husband and I visited a restaurant that Gary had recommended during our food tour and we actually ran in to Gary and his fiancee eating there & had lunch together. It was such a fun experience!! read more

We had a wonderful time with Kelly exploring parts of South Beach and learning about the the architecture and yummyfood! It was an unexpected surprise, given we had to been to S. Beach a million times and my husband is a native Floridian. The restaurants were quaint and affordable and the Guanabana and Mango sorbet at Frieze was just amazing. I had to eat all of it! I would highly recommend this tour if you are looking for a leisure stroll, a little bit of history and good food. read more

We had an amazing time on the sobe food tour!! Sol was a fantastic tour guide. All of the food was delicious and we learned so much about the interesting history of Miami Beach. Would highly recommend this. read more

Think polar opposite from duck tours. Kelly (our tour guide) mixed some fantastic local dishes with Art Deco sights and an interesting Miami Beach historical perspective. Great way to spend a Sunday for tourist as well as locals. I grew up on Miami Beach and I absolutely enjoyed this tour! read more

The Miami Food Tours, Tour de Forks was a great way to discover a little more about South Beach through the food and architecture. I have lived in Florida for 25 years and learned so much about the history and people of South Beach on this tour. Kelly was friendly, knowledgeable and really made the three hour tour fly by. I would recommend this tour to visitors and Florida natives alike! read more

The cuisine on this tour is only one of the many highlights. Our guide from masadonia had a wonderful personality and sense of humor. He was also extremely knowledgable about Miami geography and history. Every restaurant and dish came with a story. The dishes were diverse and exciting because they were items I do not ordinarily order, however they were unexpectedly delectable! Highlights of the tour were croquettes, Peruvian beef, cuban pastry and coffee. The tour was also very accommodating for the special need eaters in our group. read more

Great experience, great food and good introduction on Miami history- thanks to our guide Kristina! DO NOT worry about not having enough food- we were super full after the tour. If you're a person that doesn't have a huge appetite, I suggest to skip or have a really light breakfast before you go. read more

We came into Miami thinking this may be subpar to the prior fantastic food tour experience I had in Greenwich Village but this tour not only met my and my boyfriend's expectations but exceeded them. Our tour guide Gabriel was extremely knowledgeable about the local history and architecture, very friendly and personable and took us to some of the best hidden gems in the area we wouldn't have found on our own. For example, the small family owned Cuban restaurant served us a mouthwatering array of delicious cuisine for which we are sure to return. Great overall experience and super fun. Bring your appetite as you're sure to walk out satisfied. read more

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We were told by our friends to eat a light breakfast before the tour. Don't! There was sooo much food... delicious Cuban pastries with super thick sweetened coffee, Peruvian ceviche of shrimp & Cordova fish with corn nuts, and a fantastic beef with rice dish, ice cream (I had the mango sorbet, which was wonderful and refreshing). Mix that with an interesting description and history of Miami as you walk off your food (about 1 1/2 mile walk). There were 11 of us, from St. Louis, MO, London, England, Atlanta, GA, & West Virgina. The guide, Gabriel, was very amiable, knowledgable, and kept the tour very friendly and fun. I highly recommend this tour, but definitely, DON'T EAT BEFORE YOU GO...and wear a hat (the sun gets hot in Miami, even in late December). read more

The food was good. Our tour guide, Juanita, was very knowledgeable about the area and the history. The only issue that we ran into was when we tried to use the coupon that they gave us a few days later, the restaurant wouldn't accept multiple coupons from the same party even though there was nothing on the coupon stating that it was limit one per party. Luckily, Juanita came by for another tour and she was able to straighten everything out. read more

Great way to try a few unique dishes and get a few insights on South Beach. The directions were very clear and the guide kept things moving. We had a large group and at times he addressed or shared info with only part of us but overall, he did a fine job. The restaurant selections were perfect. I especially loved the Cuban coffee and pastry. Highly recommend read more

This is a beautiful tastey way to get to know the rich culture of MIA. I enjoyed learning about the history behind the buildings. I left not able to pick a true and single favorite thing or food from the tour. Everything was well planned, and there was a smooth transition from one cafe to the next. Kelly (our tour guide) was awesome, I felt she was experienced, friendly, and above all intetesting/engaging. Definite 5 star recommendation, would do it again! ; ) read more