Culinary and Cultural Tour of Boise
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover the heart of Boise through its flavors, stories, and hidden gems on the Capital City Culinary & Cultural Tour. This guided walking tour is the only experience in Boise that blends curated tastings with rich local history and vibrant culture. Stroll through iconic sites like the Idaho State Capitol, Freak Alley Gallery, and the Basque Block, while enjoying delicious bites from top local spots like Boise Fry Company, Ansots Basque Chorizos, Acero, and The Chocolat Bar. Led by passionate local guides, you’ll get insider stories, meet local makers, and taste the best of the city in one unforgettable afternoon. Book now to see—and savor—Boise like never before!
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Availability for shows cannot be checked without making a booking. Credit cards will only be charged upon confirmation of show availability
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Bottled water
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Guaranteed to skip the long lines
All activities
Food tasting
Gratuities
What To Expect
Cecil D Andrus Park
Your culinary and cultural adventure begins in the heart of downtown Boise at the beautiful Cecil D. Andrus Park. As guests gather beneath the shade of century-old trees, your friendly local guide will share an overview of the day ahead—highlighting Boise’s unique history, vibrant food scene, and hidden gems. It’s the perfect spot to meet your fellow explorers, snap your first photos, and get excited for the delicious journey to come.
Idaho State Capitol Building
Just steps away, your first cultural stop is the Idaho State Capitol Building—the only state capitol in the U.S. heated by geothermal energy! Here, you’ll take in the majestic architecture, hear fascinating stories about Idaho’s past and present, and get a deeper sense of how this city blends heritage with innovation. This iconic landmark sets the stage for a tour that’s as enriching as it is flavorful.
Options
Tour with Alcohol Pairing
Food tour ticket plus alcohol pairing. Includes 2-3 alcoholic beverage tastings during tour. Must be age 21+
Tour with Mocktail Pairing
Mocktail Option: Food and Walking Tour without Alcohol
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Unique, Well Organized Experience, Highly Recommend!
595lauric,
Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were in a group of four to celebrate a friends 61st birthday. We are all locals yet learned fascinating information about our city we did not know. We really enjoyed the unique areas we were taken, the history and the food was fantastic at each location -not to mention how friendly and welcoming each restaurant staff were to us. However, the best part was our tour guide Bob who was engaging, personable, informative and lots of fun! We would highly recommend the experience to anyone!!!
Great way to spend an afternoon.
LorMar13,
Nov 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As a native Idahoan I was surprised at all I learned on this tour. Was not only informative but full of fun facts. Our group was 3 couples which seemed to be a good size group. It was enjoyable to share the afternoon experience with out of towners. All the food ‘samples’ were delicious and interesting. We did not go hungry that’s for sure. We found a few restaurants we didn’t know existed & look forward to going back. Our tour guide , Aden David , was enthusiastic and had fun stories about Boise. I would recommend this outing to both visitors & locals.
Very interesting, great...
Debra T,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very interesting, great experience, learned a lot about Boise! Highly recommend !!!!! Food and wine experience optimum!
It’s a wonderful...
Jerry C,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It’s a wonderful historical tour as well as great food. There are great things to see in a very small area.
Food culture tour downtown Boise
srdcbd5000,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Good and culture tour of downtown Boise The restaurants served good size tasting plates All were delicious One was a Basque restaurant which was outstanding Great welcoming and comfortable venues Staff were friendly, polite, and great service Easy walk around a few blocks of downtown Learnt some history of Boise which was interesting The tour guide was knowledgeable and easy going Very informative, pleasant and charming Made for a perfect afternoon Can also add wine to 2 venues Ends at a chocolate shop, which was the perfect finish Well worth time and good value money
Best way to learn about a city
lisas0816,
Sep 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00I always check out food tours in new cities. This is a good one. Bob, my tour guide was knowledgeable about the city and fun to talk with and get to know. The food represented the area, was filling and good! We were offered soda at the first stop, half glass of wine on the second and a full glass at the third -- would have liked full pours at both stops. We had dessert at the fourth stop and didn't need a drink. I actually took it to go and went to a bar to enjoy with a glass of Prosecco.
Great Tour
tictac24,
Aug 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angela was great to work with setting up a private/VIP tour for a bachelorette AND our tour guide KayShawna was so dang cute. Shes a teacher by trade and I live in Idaho but she taught us lots about the capitol while enjoying lots of cute spots in Boise.
Great way to learn about Boise
paularQ1829VL,
Aug 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide Bob was friendly and knowledgeable. We especially enjoyed visiting the Basque area. I would highly recommend it.
Easy pace, great food
Drake P,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Or tour guide was lovely, great group and a nice gentle pace. Good food, nice variation of types and all in comfortable settings.
Great experience,guide...
WAQAS H,
Aug 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, guide was very knowledgeable. Great food and culture.Specially liked the Basque culture
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