Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned 4th/University Walking Food Tour
Overview
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4 hours
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Taste Tucson along historic 4th Avenue and Main Gate Square with the city’s original walking food tour!
Tucson Food Tours is rated the #1 Tour Activity and featured as one of the Top Things To Do in Tucson. As Tucson’s first and longest-running food tour, we’ve been locally owned for over 14 years and offer the most authentic, generous, and fun way to explore this vibrant neighborhood.
Unlike newer imitators, our tours highlight the best local restaurants, stories, and hidden gems. Enjoy more food, more fun, and more Tucson for your ticket price.
Your experience includes at least 6 tastings (often 7 stops), water, and a knowledgeable local guide. Guests love the mix of flavors, history, and culture—locals often discover new favorites too!
Come see why we’re Tucson’s favorite food tour for over a decade.
As for all our tours for the lowest price, book direct on our Tucson Food Tours website!
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What To Expect
Guest will start at Congress Hotel- a historic hotel renowned for its vintage charm and as the site where notorious gangster John Dillinger was captured in 1934.
Guest will walk north on 4th avenue and stop at the selected restaurants on the historic route.
What‘s Included
Sonoran Dog, Smash Burger, Birria Ramen & Quesabirria Taco, Chicken Tiki Wrap, Specialty pizza, & Elote Cake
Options
4th Ave & Main Gate Square Food Tour
Reviews
112 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
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larrykW5849QM,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Great food. Excellent guide (Karen).
Definitely do it!
LightPacker287259,,Feb 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Did this tour with Karen today and it was absolutely fantastic!! Her knowledge of the area (murals, artists, history) in addition to her knowledge of the restaurants and food was so great. The tour had a fantastic mix of foods of several different cuisines, and wayyy more food than I was able to get at. I wish I was in town longer to be able to do the downtown tour as well!
Awesome Food Tour
N584IVheidim,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was the highlight of our trip. The food was amazing! Karen was a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide. I would definitely do this tour again the next time I visit!
Fun, food and a learning experience
C4084PIjanetb,,Feb 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Chris was very knowledgeable. Besides exposing us to six different local tastes, he taught us about Tucson and the University. Chris accommodated multiple food preferences which was appreciated. The restaurants we visited were local Mom and Pop shops and each had their own unique specialties. It was a fun way to spend an afternoon and try new foods.
Wonderful experience
63billt,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour!! Even better food!! Karen was exceptional. Knowledgeable, enjoyed the Tucson history, answered every question, and made you feel more like a good friend.
Great tour!
Ellen S,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great tour with lots of info on the area and a lot of good food! We would go again with our wonderful tour guide Karen!
Great experience for the whole family!
C8734GMamyn,,Jan 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful tour from Chris on Sunday. The food was amazing and 3 generations were thrilled. Just when you think you have tasted everything delicious, Chris would take us a new place with a lot of interesting history and information about Tucson. Chris is great!
Great food tour to experience Tucson's multicultural food scene!
ClarMT,,Jan 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great food tour of the 4th street/university area with Chris! I had expected primarily Mexican-American food, but was surprised how eclectic and multicultural the food scene in Tucson is. All the locations where we stopped were locally owned and the food samples were very generous and delicious. Comfortable seating and clean restrooms were available at each location, and also the opportunity to separately order an accompanying beverage if desired. This was a great way to see some of Tucson's vibrant 4th street and university area, and a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion! Come hungry, because you will go away stuffed!
Enjoyable experience, wonderful service.
J6668LAshawna,,Jan 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Karen Brown was our tour guide and was amazing. She was professional, knowledgeable about the restaurants we visited, knowledgeable about the area, and a pleasant demeanor. I enjoyed that the group was just 4 people. Make sure you are hungry as the tour makes multiple stops. I recommend Karen and this company.
A great tour for visitors and locals alike.
David B,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fabulous time touring the 4th Avenue food scene. Our tour guide Chris was very informative and introduced us to a number of different food venues. The food was plentiful and super delicious. We all walked away completely stuffed. We are new to the Tucson area and wanted to learn more about the community. This tour delivered and then some. Can’t wait to try another food tour exploring a different neighborhood.
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