Taste of Tucson: Downtown Walking Food Tour
Overview
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3 hours
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Tucson is the 1st city in America named by Unesco as a City of Gastronomy, This walking tour showcases the unique fusion of Southwest flavors that made this designation possible. The walking tour an explosion of flavors and stories told by a professional chef and storyteller.
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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Travelers will go back in time and learn the origins of Tucson.
We start and end the tour at the original courthouse.
What‘s Included
Tastings representative of the Southwest and neighboring Mexico
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Taste of Tucson: Downtown Walking Food Tour
Reviews
205 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Quick tour of downtown
T8519MEroberts,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Easy walking tour with historical information about local area. You'll stop at 4 locations for a sample. Additional restaurants pointed out that are likely really good.
Fabulous history tour with surprisingly tasty fare
jinnyo2022,,Feb 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time with Carolyn, she had many interesting historical stories with a great focus on the variety of influences in Tucson over time. The food was even better than I had hoped for & will be on the list of places we’ll be going to again and again now that we know about them.
Tucson's best walking food tour!
Tresleon F,,Jan 28, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience. I was absolutely blown away by this walking food tour! I came hungry, curious, and with decent expectations—and somehow it exceeded all of them. Every stop felt intentional, not just for the food (which was outstanding), but for the stories behind it. Carolyn (the guide) has a gift for weaving culture into every bite, making everything come alive in a way you’d never get wandering on your own. If you want more than “good food” and are looking for an experience that deepens your understanding of a city through its flavors, this tour is an absolute must.
Awesome food and history tour of Tucson
Beth P,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Carolyn gave us a great tour of the downtown Tucson food scene. We started with some history (and a cookie), then proceeded to more restaurants and sights of Tucson. Her knowledge of the area is fantastic, and the food was great. The amount of food over the 6 stops was perfect - not so much that you don’t want anymore. Highly recommend!
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Jane H,,Jan 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful tour - great mix of history and food tasting ==============================================
Tucson food walk
Roam45255256505,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great day in Tucson with a well prepared and thoughtful guide. We learned a bunch of history along with sampling great food. Thank you Carolyn
Fantastic Tour
Julieeli,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was so much fun! Caroline has so much knowledge about the history of Tuscon. She is an excellent tour guide. It was very casual and we were able to take our time and ask questions etc. We got to try several different foods at several different stops. I wish we were here longer so we could go on the ghost tour.
Great experience
dianesZ9549CD,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolyn was a wonderful guide and we learned so much about the city. The food was excellent. You may want to consider taking the tour on the front end of your stay in Tucson so you can revisit the restaurants. This tour is a must.
Yummy!
mandypH2060HQ,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide Carolyn was so knowledgeable and Personable. She created the perfect experience with amazing food! She clearly knows her stuff!!!
Food Tasting Fun in Tucson
I4643OHdaveh,,Jan 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My wife and I had a delightful time exploring downtown Tucson and our guide was very knowledgeable on the history of Tucson as well as the food scene. Had delicious bites along the way from Sonoran dogs to corn tamales! Would highly recommend to anyone who wants to get an introduction to food styles and the city as a whole.
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