Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Downtown Walking Food Tour

About this activity

Taste downtown Tucson on the city's original, #1-rated walking food tour. Locally owned since 2012, over 2,000 five-star reviews, 6–7 restaurant stops, & an expert local guide.

There are newer Tucson food tours out there — but none of them started the movement, and none of them offer more. As the first and longest-running walking food tour in Tucson, we've spent over 14 years perfecting every stop, every story, and every bite. Our tours are crafted to give you more food, more fun, and more authentic Tucson for your ticket price —and that's a promise we've kept since day one.

Even longtime Tucson locals discover something new on every tour. Visitors consistently call it the single best thing they did on their trip to Tucson. Whether you're a first-time visitor looking for the best things to do in Tucson, AZ, or a local who wants to fall in love with your city all over again, this tour delivers.

As for all our tours for the lowest price, book direct on our Tucson Food Tours website!

Itinerary

1. Congress · pass by

   We meet at Congress Hotel- a historic hotel renowned for its vintage charm and as the site where notorious gangster John Dillinger was captured in 1934.

2. Stop 2 · 15 min

   Foodie Stop #1 We start with a refreshing drink-

3. Rialto Theatre · pass by

   a historic venue known for its eclectic live performances and as a cornerstone of the city's downtown entertainment scene since 1920

4. Stop 4 · 30 min

   Foodie stop #2- tasting house smoke pastrami on a reuben and tempura cheese curds

5. Stop 5 · 20 min

   Foodie stop #3 Tasting the award winning taco made with local ingredients- La Vaquero

6. Stop 6 · 20 min

   Foodie Stop #4 Guests will try a house made pizzetta topped with a secret ingredient that only one restaurant in Tucson is able to make in a special way.

7. Stop 7 · 20 min

   Foodie Stop #5- sample a rotating special

8. Pima County Courthouse · 15 min

   - a stunning example of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, known for its vibrant pink facade and iconic mosaic dome. There are many more historic sites and stories the guide will tell. We just can't list them all here! Join a tour and see.

9. Stop 9 · 30 min

   Foodie Stop #6- Guests will visit this historic restaurant and learn about the family who owns the longest continously run Mexican restaurant in the US. They will also sample a home made tamale.

10. Stop 10 · 15 min

    Foodie Stop #7- Guests will get a cone or cup of the homemade gelato- rotating weekly flavors & fun toppings This is a seasonal stop. There will be a substitution during off season hours.

11. Stop 11 · 30 min

    Guests will see beautiful murals throughout the walking food tour so bring your camera!

Meeting point

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

End point: We meet at the courtyard that is on the north side of Congress Hotel. Your guide will be wearing a blue shirt that says Tucson Food Tours on it.

Good to know

• Wheelchair accessible
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

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