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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!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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(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.
Admission ticket free -
1
Foodie Stop #1 We start with a refreshing drink-
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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
Admission ticket free -
2
Foodie stop #2- tasting house smoke pastrami on a reuben and tempura cheese curds
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Foodie stop #3 Tasting the award winning taco made with local ingredients- La Vaquero
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Foodie Stop #5- sample a rotating special
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Pima County Courthouse
- 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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7El Charro Café Downtown
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Guests will see beautiful murals throughout the walking food tour so bring your camera!
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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