Tastes & Tales Food Tours | Food Tour Company in Citrus County, Florida

Private Crystal River Food and Culture Tours

Group tour of women posing for photos and enjoying a Crystal River food tour experience

Book a private tour for 2 to 50 guests

Plan Your Group Tour

Whether you’re planning a birthday, corporate outing, bachelorette party, or just a unique group activity, our private food tours are crafted entirely around you.

Enjoy exclusive tastings, local stories, and a relaxed, guided experience—without the crowds.

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Group & Private Tour FAQs

What’s included in a private food tour?

Tastes & Tales Food Tours are perfect for birthdays, celebrations, and memorable group experiences! 

 

Crystal River Food Tour
4 stops. Fresh seafood. Chef-driven culinary bites.
Explore downtown, discover local history, and enjoy a thoughtfully curated mix of fresh seafood, indulgent desserts, and elevated chef-inspired cuisine.

 

Inverness Food Tour
Shorter, relaxed, and full of flavor.
3 stops in 2.5 hours through charming downtown, featuring wine, standout culinary tastings, and rich hometown history.

 

Inverness Culinary Cruise

Culinary tastings meet scenic views.
Cruise the water, take in the surroundings, and enjoy a unique blend of local flavor and history from a whole new perspective.

Ready to book?

Let’s plan a food tour your group will rave about. Contact us today (352) 699-1460.

How do I book and when are private tours offered?

We make booking easy and flexible for all types of groups. Whether you’re planning for friends, couples, families, neighborhoods, companies, or clubs, we can customize a food tour that fits your schedule and interests.

 

Our tours are one of the most popular things to do in Crystal River and unique attractions in Inverness, perfect for birthdays, team outings, and special gatherings. With enough notice, we can accommodate most dates and tailor the experience to your group’s preferences.

 

For the best availability, we recommend reaching out as early as possible with a few preferred dates.

 

Ready to get started? Call or email us today and let’s plan your group food tour in Crystal River or Inverness.

How much does a group or private tour cost?

We truly value our community and love bringing people together through food. Thanks to growing mostly through word of mouth, we’re happy to offer private tours—within reason—at the same rate as our public experiences.

 

Whether you’re planning birthdays, group outings, or looking for fun things to do in Crystal River, this makes our private tours one of the most accessible and unique attractions in Crystal River.

 

Ready to plan your group experience? Contact us today and we’ll help you create a private food tour that fits your vision and budget.

Cynthia Parker
Cynthia Parker
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Our neighborhood group of 16 booked Elizabeth’s Tour in Crystal River. The information about famous people who visited or filmed or built in Crystal River was a surprise for most of us. Elizabeth took us to Lemon Tree Gift shop first where you have an opportunity to see so may unique gifts many produced by local crafters. We also spent time in the Artisans Art Gallery (most of us went back to either of the stops after the tour because we had seen something to purchase). However, the highlight was the four restaurants on the tour where we were treated to such incredible food pairings. Trust me when I say, no one left hungry! We were treated to unique American dishes, BBQ, seafood, and home made doughnuts and ice cream. One example, The Cattle Dog is owned by a five star chef who brought his culinary skills to this quaint town. I highly recommend you book this tour for a fun, fabulous, food tour in the lovely coastal town of Crystal River. 1
David MacWhorter
David MacWhorter
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On January 31st, on a chilly windy day we took the tour in Crystal River. We had a wonderful time; Elizabeth did amazing job. She created a warm, friendly and very informative tour. Each stop was great, good food and drink. Highly recommend taking her tour, well worth the time and money. She is the best!
Jen Magradze
Jen Magradze
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I highly recommend booking a tour with Tastes and Tales Food Tours. Today’s Inverness tour was so much fun! Looking forward to doing this again and again.
Amy Lively
Amy Lively
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We loved our food tour of Crystal River! Our first stop featured a locally crafted beer and wonderful tasting at Bubba’s BBQ, then we toured a local art gallery with the owner. Next stop was Cattle Dog Coffee Roasters where the chef/owner told us the local history of the building and his business. The food there was amazing! We popped over to King’s Bay and then to St. John’s Tavern for a margarita and another delicious sampling. We learned about manatees at Explorida and ended with two flavors of ice cream and a donut at Guyer’s! Elizabeth had everything planned perfectly so we could enjoy our walk through the community, tasty treats, and a great time with friends and people we met on the tour. She shared about the history of the area and there were plenty of photo ops. The price was just right and even included gratuities. We were full in every sense of the word! What a great way to learn about Crystal River for locals and visitors. Made a great date night and was so fun to do with friends. Thanks, Elizabeth!
Joe Fozzy
Joe Fozzy
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Elizabeth is a true gem! I had the pleasure working with her on the Tastes and Tales Food Tours and was blown away by her talent, passion, and infectious energy. From the moment she started, it was clear that she was meant to be doing this. Her confidence and joy are contagious, and it’s impossible not to be swept up in the excitement of the experience.Her level of knowledge and passion is truly remarkable, and she brings a level of expertise and enthusiasm that makes even the most complex topics feel accessible and engaging. But it’s not just about the technical skills – it’s about the way she connects with her audience, making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued.I was particularly impressed by her storytelling ability. It’s clear that she puts her heart and soul into everything she does, and it shows in every aspect of the tour.If you’re lucky enough to get to join one of her tours, you’re in for a treat. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed! Elizabeth is a true professional, and her passion and joy are guaranteed to leave you feeling inspired and uplifted.
Amy Smith
Amy Smith
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The first Inverness Tastes and Tales Food Tours was fantastic. A little of history about the downtown area and buildings. Fantastic food and beverages. Great Job Elizabeth. I look forward to attending your other tours and events. Amy Smith
Jolene Miller
Jolene Miller
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Great tour, loved it! 💞Food and history was awesome.
Fishcreek Glampground
Fishcreek Glampground
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I highly recommend booking a tour with Tastes and Tales Food Tours. Today’s Inverness tour was so much fun! Looking forward to the Crystal River one next time.
Sweet Citrus Acres
Sweet Citrus Acres
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The first Inverness Tastes and Tales Food Tours was fantastic. A little of history about the downtown area and buildings. Fantastic food and beverages. Great Job Elizabeth. I look forward to attending your other tours and events.