The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Walking Food Tour
Overview
Join our award-winning, signature V.I.B Food Tour to get down and dirty with some of Brighton’s best independent food producers and street-food vendors.
Over approx. 3 hours and 7 stops, The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Tour takes you on a magical mystery tour of some of the best foodie hotspots that quirky, independent Brighton has to offer. Hear the stories, passions and politics behind the food and, best of all, try lots of tasty samples...
You might visit off-the-beaten-track street food stalls, hear about sustainable food systems, meet food industry revolutionaries, re-live old-school seaside Brighton… and a whole lot more.
Suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans - please let us know of any dietary requests
Also available as a private tour (min. 8 people) - Please contact our Customer care team
What's Included
- Lunch All food tastings are included along the way, equivalent to a light meal
- Exclusive discounts at participating establishments (should you wish to purchase anything)
- Local guide
- Bottled water You may like to bring a bottle of water with you
Meeting Location
Ann Street
Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 4GP, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Bookable via our website. Over approx. 3 hours and 6 stops, 11am-2pm - The V.I.B Tour takes you on a magical mystery tour of some of the best foodie hotspots that quirky, independent Brighton has to offer. Hear the stories, passions and politics behind the food and, best of all, try lots of tasty samples...
You might visit off-the-beaten-track street food stalls, hear about sustainable food systems, meet food industry revolutionaries, re-live old-school seaside Brighton… and a whole lot more.
Suitable for omnivores, vegetarians and vegans - please let us know of any dietary requests on booking.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- As long as you can remain mobile over 3 hrs with a fair bit of walking and standing - this tour is for you!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Let us know your accessibility requirements when making your booking enquiry and we’ll do our best to ensure the tour is suitable
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 12 year olds and have been designed with adults in mind. Please let us know when booking if your group includes children
- A few of our route stops have seating, but you’re not guaranteed a seat. You can expect to be standing or walking for the whole tour.
- The tour is a total of approx 2.5 miles – broken up into about 6-7 stops – at a leisurely pace.
- Our tours go ahead in all weathers so be sure to come prepared for all eventualities. Umbrellas don't really work in Brighton (it can get very windy!) so if it’s wet we recommend waterproof coats with hoods etc.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-195002P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Lunch. All food tastings are included along the way, equivalent to a light meal.
- Exclusive discounts at participating establishments (should you wish to purchase anything).
- Local guide.
- Bottled water. You may like to bring a bottle of water with you.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Walking Food Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- As long as you can remain mobile over 3 hrs with a fair bit of walking and standing - this tour is for you!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for The V.I.B (Very Independent Brighton) Walking Food Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- LunchAll food tastings are included along the way, equivalent to a light meal
- Exclusive discounts at participating establishments (should you wish to purchase anything)
- Local guide
- Bottled waterYou may like to bring a bottle of water with you
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- As long as you can remain mobile over 3 hrs with a fair bit of walking and standing - this tour is for you!
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Let us know your accessibility requirements when making your booking enquiry and we’ll do our best to ensure the tour is suitable
- Our tours are not suitable for children under 12 year olds and have been designed with adults in mind. Please let us know when booking if your group includes children
- A few of our route stops have seating, but you’re not guaranteed a seat. You can expect to be standing or walking for the whole tour.
- The tour is a total of approx 2.5 miles – broken up into about 6-7 stops – at a leisurely pace.
- Our tours go ahead in all weathers so be sure to come prepared for all eventualities. Umbrellas don't really work in Brighton (it can get very windy!) so if it’s wet we recommend waterproof coats with hoods etc.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
