Downtown Sacramento Historical Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience everything gourmet in one of Sacramento’s most thriving and historic districts: Downtown.
Downtown Sacramento is experiencing a 21st century renaissance! Tour guests will be guided down Sacramento’s original main street while learning about the area’s rich history and architecture, from the mid-1800s through today.
Discover first-hand why Sacramento is called the America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, as you taste renowned cuisine from eclectic menus boasting locally sourced ingredients.
Local Roots Food Tours limits the group size of each tour to no more than 14 individuals. Special dietary needs can be met with prior notice.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Minimum drinking age is 21 years
Dress code is smart casual
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Local Roots Food Tours
Downtown Sacramento is experiencing a 21st century renaissance! Tour guests will be guided down Sacramento’s original main street while learning about the area’s rich history and architecture, from the mid-1800s through today.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Beverages
Local taxes
Food tasting
Gratuities
Transportation to/from attractions
Meeting points
Sacramento
Sacramento United States
End points
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Options
Sacramento Gourmet Food Tour
From locally sourced pork sliders to creamy poblano soup your palate will be tantalized by the best local chefs sharing their gourmet delights in a 3 hour culinary adventure along The Kay District.
Reviews
134 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun downtown eating and walking.
236merlem,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dawn was an excellent guide. Her knowledge and love of the city was appreciated. The food choices were devine. Fa
The BEST tour guide and the BEST food!!
Ashley J,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Dawnie was an amazing tour guide! Incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience so memorable! Additionally the food choices were OUTSTANDING! We are still talking about the tour and how much fun we had! If you’re looking for a great tour this is a MUST DO!
Food, Fun , and Facts in Downtown Sacramento
Cari R,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Loved everything about this tour! Had so much fun and Dawnie was amazing and very knowledgeable about the history of Sacramento and the food was delicious! I highly recommend this tour!
Very disappointed
Dtauzer,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00It was cancelled. This was a birthday present and we were looking forward to it but it was cancelled the night before. We will not be able to reschedule. Hopefully we can get our money back
Great experience!
michael g,Dec 20, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful time enjoying and learning about the history and tasting the flavors of Santa Fe. The tour guide and food were excellent. A must for anyone to experience.
Well worth the price!
KENT Z,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great summary of the history art, architecture and people who shaped Sacramento with stops at quite a few wonderful restaurants. The food was excellent and plentiful and Dawni our guide was a true fount of information. We all thoroughly enjoyed it!!
Beautiful art and architecture, delicious food
R2614BLjaneh,Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Dawnie shared history, architecture, Sacramento’s murals programs, the theater scene and more while we enjoyed local favorite restaurants and foods.
Weather. It was a perfect...
Falana C,Jul 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Weather. It was a perfect day for this tour yesterday. The weather was perfect. Our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable. I live 45 min from sac but Im glad I booked because I learned a lot about the city and found a few restaurants that I would have never known were there..
We had an Amazing time,...
Rosalie A,Jun 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had an Amazing time, learning about the history of Sacramento and tasting local food!! Learned a lot about Sacramento, even though I am a local! Restaurants I have never been to but plan on going back.
Definitely a must do for locals as well as visitors!!
babsCA2019,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my fourth Local Roots food tour, each of them has been wonderful. Dawnie is an excellent guide, skillfully sprinkling lots of history in between a deep knowledge of the food scene in Sacramento. Great for locals as well as visitors.
From US$109.00
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