I've lived in Madison since 2014, and somehow there are still so many places I've never explored…read more That's what inspired me to step outside my routine and become a tourist in my own city by joining a Madison Eats Food Tour bike tour--and I'm so glad I did! Our adventure began at Garver Feed Mill, where we picked up bikes and set off to discover Madison one bite at a time. What surprised me most was how much I learned about the city's history. Even after living here for more than a decade, I heard stories and facts about Madison that were completely new to me. The food stops were fantastic and showcased the diversity of Madison's local food scene: * Kosha Retreat - The kitchari and chai tea were incredibly comforting. The kitchari felt like a warm hug from grandma on a chilly day. * Roll Play - The spicy tteokkochi paired perfectly with the sweet peach lemonade. A delicious balance of heat and sweetness. * Buraka on Willy Street - The sampler plate was excellent, but the yuca fries stole the show. Easily some of the best I've ever had. * Starkweather Brewing - We enjoyed cauliflower wings, fried chickpeas, and a Helen Mule. The fresh-made sauces were absolutely delicious and elevated every bite. * Calliope Ice Cream - The aguapanela sorbet sounded unusual at first, but it was incredible. Think brown sugar lemonade in frozen form--refreshing, unique, and completely dairy-free. One of my favorite parts of the experience was being intentional about supporting local businesses. It's easy to get comfortable visiting the same places over and over, but this tour reminded me just how many amazing small businesses make Madison such a special city. Whether you're a longtime resident, new to town, or visiting for the weekend, I highly recommend this tour. It's a fun way to explore the city, learn local history, meet new people, and discover hidden gems you may have otherwise overlooked. This experience reminded me that sometimes the best adventures are waiting right in your own backyard. Othelia was the host and she did amazing!!!

Othelia was an incredible guide and hostess. We loved our bike tour and it was filled with lots of…read moreamazing local foods. Would not hesitate to book again on our next visit! Thank you so much Othelia!!

This was a fantastic tour, led by our guide, Emily. She was knowledgeable, organized, and…read moreabsolutely wonderful. The food was great and the pace of the tour was just right.

What an awesome experience! Every food stop along the way was fantastic -- we didn't have a single…read morething we didn't enjoy. Our tour guide, Emily, was super sweet, very knowledgeable about the area, and brought such a fun, upbeat energy that made the whole tour exciting. We loved hearing all the fun facts about the buildings we passed and the eateries we visited, which added so much to the experience. As out-of-staters, we never would have thought to explore Brady Street on our own, so it was really cool to discover a whole new part of the city while eating amazing food. Highly recommend!

We had an absolutely fantastic time at Devin's Galena Foodie Tour - Ugly Christmas Sweater edition…read morethis weekend! Great friends (with the "ugliest tree sweaters" in the attached photo) organized it for us, and it turned out to be one of the most fun and memorable experiences we've had! Devin was an outstanding host--knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely passionate about Galena's food scene. The tour was perfectly paced, the food stops were excellent, and the holiday twist made it even better. The ugly sweater theme added so much energy and laughter, and Devin leaned into it in a way that made everyone feel relaxed and included. What really made the experience special was the atmosphere. We went with great friends, had a blast together, and also met wonderful new people along the way. It felt less like a "tour" and more like a festive day out with friends--old and new. If you're looking for a fun, social, and delicious way to experience Galena--especially around the holidays--this tour is a must. We would do it again in a heartbeat and can't recommend Devin and Galena Foodie Tours highly enough.

We went on a Honey & Mead tasting tour, and I'd give it 10/5 stars if I could. The food was SO…read moregood, and there was quite a bit of it. I've been on food tours where they give you a few bites of something - not here, this was a super generous amount of food. Everything in this tour is connected to honey somehow. Classic things you know your'e going to like (honey lemonade yes please!), but unique things I wouldn't have tried on my own too. Everything was delicious. There was a full wine tasting at one of the stops, with I think 5-6 different wine/alcohol samples and a super educational explanation by the owner. And it finished with a honey tasting led by Dry Creek Beekeeping. That was really fun - I never thought honey could taste so different! And of course a glass of mead. And last but definitely not least, Devin the tour guide was extremely knowledgeable both about food and the history of Galena. It was part history tour, part food tour, and he was an awesome guide in both. He had such a natural way in front of the group, and was nice to chat with along the way too. This is a must-do tour during your visit. It was our family's favorite thing we did on our trip. Come hungry!!

I took the Haunted Trolly tour. If you're not into supernatural I don't think you'd enjoy the tour…read moreat all. I had fun. The driver was quirky and friendly. You could tell he has a lot of passion for the supernatural. I really liked him and his jokes. Wish it took you to some more places, or had some more facts backing up stories. All in all I liked it. A little pricy in my opinion though.

July 28, 2025 - ordered tickets for my mom, my sister and me…read more August 1 - asked for a refund for my mom's ticket, her sister-in-law passed away and she would have to be traveling to Utah for the funeral. Mind you the website says no refunds, but I thought I would ask (the two other places we schedule tours with gave us a refund and I was appreciative). August 4 - I get an email - all three tickets or just one? August 5 - just one, my mom's, my sister and I are still coming. August 7 - am I able to get a refund? August 11 - I can get a refund, but they need to add a $13 tour insurance fee and I can get a partial refund. August 11 - I reply - that works. (Something is better than nothing.) August 15 - am I getting a partial refund? August 21 - am I getting a partial refund? So here comes the partial review - I can't even get into all of it - your head would explode... Within the first five minutes the tour guide talks about how his boss makes up stories. (I take a deep breath and say, zone out, enjoy the beautiful weather and trolley ride.) He starts off a story - "It was a dark night..., no, it wasn't a dark night, it's dark tonight." Head slap! We're parked in a cemetery, he shines his light on a headstone, then says, wait, that's not him. He then proceeds to tell a story about people putting coins on the headstones, then says no, they were rocks (which I, me, writing this, believe is a Jewish custom), then he proceeds to talk about the coins laid on the headstones. What the what?! The final crack up was near the end of the tour where the guide brings up Annabelle (which I only am vaguely familiar with seeing movie trailers, being 53 and the youngest guest on the tour), I have no idea how he is incorporating this into the tour as my sister turns to me and says - who is Annabelle? We drove around for 30 minutes after the tour to burn off energy, laugh at the ridiculous things the tour guide said and decompress. We were open to a fun, interesting evening. This guide was beyond awful! They asked for a review...