Food Tour of Tucson with 6 Tastings of Southwestern Flavors

Overview

Available languages

English

4 hours

Mobile ticket

Join Secret Food Tours on a food tour through downtown Tucson. You'll dine in a number of locally owned restaurants, trying some of their signature dishes.

Learn the story of a city that started with open spaces and rich agriculture and became an eclectic part of the southwestern United States. At the end of your Downtown Tucson food tour, you'll have sampled some of this city’s most delicious dishes and gained a better understanding of its culture and history.

Your Tucson food tour starts here as you imagine everything you’ll see and all the delicious dishes you’ll try. All the food will be served with water.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

* Please note: the itinerary and menu is subject to change, based on the locations' availability, weather, and other circumstances.

* Please ensure to contact us in advance of the tour for any dietary requirement, to ensure we can cater for them the best we can.

* This tour involves a fair amount of walking; comfortable shoes are recommended.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Special Elote Pizza

Water

Hand-Crafted Tea

Cochinita (slow-braised pork specialty)

Sonoran Hot Dog – Tucson’s most iconic bite

Homemade Tamales

Our Delicious Secret Dish!

Transportation

Gratuities

What To Expect

Your guide will meet you inside The Mercado, next to La Estrella. A modern adaption of old world architecture within an expanding downtown, you can find everything from clothes to tacos.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Situated within Viente de Agosto Park sits a statue of a beloved and controversial General Villa. You will learn why this particular piece was gifted by the Mexican government and what role Pancho played in Tucsons rich history.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private Tucson Food Tour

Private Tour Upgrade: Choose this option to upgrade to a private food tour of Tucson for only you and your group

Tucson Small Group Food Tour

Small Group Tour: Choose this option to join our Secret Food Tour Tucson in a group of 12 people or less!

Reviews

4.83

247 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

221

great experience indeed.
joy1904,
Nov 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great experience touring with 6 tastings of Southwestern flavors. Our guide Steve is very knowledgeable and patiently explained the cultures behind each dish. The food choices are palatable and very impressive. Overall, this food tour with Steve was rated five-star.
Good and fun
292JillL,
Oct 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was an excellent tour of both local food and history. Steve was a superb guide thru our well paced and very informative and enjoyable tour. Highly recommend.
Outstanding Food Tour
Julie A,
Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
John was our tour guide and he was awesome. He was very informative, funny and kept things moving. The food was great. We tried food I personally would never try on my own so it was great to try things out if my comfort zone.
Amazing Tour!
barnyard2018,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We’ve been to Tucson several times and loved this tour. Carolyn was very knowledgeable, is a retired James Beard awarded chef, and had great historical tidbits about the city. The food was amazing - bring your appetite. And I loved that Carolyn pointed out stores that sold local art! We’ve done several secret food tours in other cities and this was our favorite! A must do!
Beautiful Tucson.
Monica V,
Oct 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Steve did a great job discussing the history of Tucson , the origins of the food we were tasting and pointed out historic landmarks .
Awesome Tour Awesome Guide
annesE6931GE,
Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was great and very knowledgeable! Loved the entire experience and would definitely recommend this to other people!
Amazing Food Tour
Lowell L,
Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We are celebrating our 1 year anniversary. We lucked out to get a private tour with Steve! There were no lulls during the tour. This tour convinced us that we did not see enough of Tucson, so we will be planning another trip and another tour with Steve!
Steve is so fun!
cassandrar800,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was so sweet! He was very knowledgeable and so fun! I really enjoyed this tour! It’s great not making decisions and getting a little bit of history as you go
Steve is the best tour guide
ThethoughtfulChef,
Sep 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an amazing tour, our guide Steve was fun and informative. The food was great and I would highly recommend this tour to anyone coming to Tucson
Outstanding team building event!
603bevt,
Sep 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Steve was amazing! So knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. He was engaging and the team absolutely enjoyed all aspects of the tour from the commentary to the food stops. All thumbs up from our group. Thank you!