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
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Options
Taste the Southwest: Tucson Chef Led Foodie Tour
What‘s Included
Tastings representative of the Southwest and neighboring Mexico
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
20 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Terrific Tucson Tastings
Global822904,Jun 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolyn is a wonderful tour guide. She provides very interesting historical information and its role in local foods. Each sample was excellent and reflected the true tastes of Tucson.
A Real Taste of Tucson
ChristinaTruman,Jun 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Carolyn gave such an excellent tour of Tucson. She started us with a delicious cookie while giving a very informed history of Tucson. We walked around a bit and looked at buildings and murals. You would never guess Carolyn hadn’t lived n the area her whole life. Once the food started, it didn’t stop! From tacos to Sonoran hot dogs to pizza and ice cream, we did it all. Carolyn handled all of the orders and we were able to simply enjoy. She even gave some great recommendations for dinner and other areas to explore. Would go on any tour this amazing woman offered. If you want to see the bones of Tucson, book with Carolyn. ♥️ 🌵 🌭
A Perfect Blend of Food, History, and Culture
Chris P,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was one of the highlights of our visit to Tucson. Our guide, Carolyn, a James Beard Award-winning chef, shared fascinating insights into the city's food scene, history, culture, and Indigenous culinary traditions. Each of the five stops offered something unique, from a classic Sonoran hot dog to amazing local ice cream. The food was delicious, and the knowledge and enthusiasm of our guide made the tour exceptional. Highly recommended!
Fun way to learn about Tucson!
584gailh,May 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful historical tour with lots of colorful stories mixed in to make it a lot more interesting than just the facts and figures. Food part was good. Be prepared to fill up on high carbs. That’s just Tucson food! Loads of corn and flour dishes.
Great tour
ldoroshow,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely knowledgeable and friendly guide
great food tour
Andrew F,May 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It can be hot under the AZ sun, hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, water are necessary. The guide is a chef and knows her way around the Tucson foodie scene and is passionate both about the food and Tucson history. I had not expected the history portion of the tour so that was a delight. I also liked that the guide made a distinction between facts with footnotes and unsubstantiated but plausible parts.
Excellent value
jimdJ3248SO,May 19, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Learned a lot of history about the area. Wonderful food choices. More food and larger portions than I expected. Highly recommend.
Highly informative tour with great food selections
Explore25109674374,May 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Caroline was our guide. She provided a detailed n informative history about Tucson history. This was the best walking tour we experienced in 10 yrs. The food selections were amazing. Bring a hat if it is hot.
24 hrs in Tucson
Napua B,May 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family of four had a great time learning about the history of Tucson and sampling great food as we strolled through the beautiful artsy city of Tucson with Caroline as our professional chef guide.
One of the best
ML95039,May 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What an informative and filling tour!! We learned so much and ate so much! All of the stops were delicious and had cultural significance. I always book a food tour in every city I travel to. This one ranks at the very top!! I would highly recommend this particular tour and guide!
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