Uptown Eats! Trolley Tour with Food Tours of America
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2 hours 30 minutes
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Taste, sip, and explore your way through one of Dallas’ most vibrant neighborhoods on our Uptown Eats! Trolley Food Tour, the original culinary adventure that started it all! Climb aboard a charming vintage trolley and journey through the heart of Uptown. Savor a delicious lineup of tastings at four handpicked Uptown eateries, featuring everything from bright Mediterranean bites and bold Thai specialties to hearty Texas comfort food. Don't forget to save room for dessert! Between bites, enjoy a VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn, where you’ll discover how Dallas’ historic trolleys are lovingly restored and maintained. Snap Instagram-worthy photos, chat with a trolley conductor, and soak up the charm of a nostalgic trolley ride. Since 2012, this tour has been a Dallas foodie favorite, supporting the iconic trolleys with a donation for every ticket sold. Join us for a flavorful, fun-filled journey where delicious food meets Dallas history!
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please note: This is an active urban neighborhood. Please be aware of traffic as well as uneven sidewalks and streets.
The age and varying design of the historic MATA trolley cars can create accessibility challenges for some passengers and require a few steep steps to enter and exit the trolley car.
Menu substitutions for dietary restrictions or food allergies are available for this tour with mention at the time of booking or by messaging at least 48 hours before your tour. Please note that last-minute menu substitutions cannot be accommodated. Our dietary restrictions coordinator will ensure your overall experience includes an equivalent quantity of food. However, your tour experience may differ significantly from that of your fellow tour-goers. The company assumes no responsibility for any food allergies or intolerances. Guests are responsible for notifying their tour guide of any food allergies upon check-in and must interact directly with each server or restaurant regarding any food allergies before participating in food or beverage tastings. Participation is at your own risk.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
VIP behind the scenes tour of the McKinney Avenue Transit Authority "Car Barn". Subject to availability.
West Village
Located in the heart of Uptown is West Village's urban living, dining, and boutique shopping area.
What‘s Included
VIP access to Trolley Barn (subject to availability)
Generous tastings - enough for a full meal including dessert
Vintage trolley ride (subject to availability)
Water is served at each restaurant.
Alcohol is not included but is available for purchase
Tour Guide Gratuity is NOT included
Transportation to and from the tour is NOT included
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Uptown Eats! Trolley Tour
12:00PM - March 29th
New Time
Reviews
128 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
AMAZING tour guide & food!
lawrenceh2025,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Annabella, the tour guide was absolutely AMAZING! She was super accommodating, informative, & knowledgable about all of the restaurants we toured. The food at all 4 restaurants was AMAZING, as well. I would absolutely recommend this tour to EVERYONE!
If you want to experience Uptown Dallas at its best—this is the tour.
765yvettek,,Dec 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you want to experience Uptown Dallas at its best—this is the tour. The Food Tours of America Uptown tour was outstanding from start to finish. Our guide, Annabella, delivered an experience that was equal parts hospitality, storytelling, and flawless execution. She kept the group engaged, fed, and moving with ease—and at one point even ran to catch the trolley so our entire group could ride together. That level of care says everything. The restaurants were thoughtfully curated, the pacing was perfect, and Uptown came alive through Annabella’s knowledge and energy. Everything felt seamless, intentional, and personal—no awkward pauses, no confusion, just a smooth, joyful flow. This isn’t just a food tour; it’s a well-run experience led by professionals who genuinely care about their guests. Whether you’re a local or visiting Dallas, this tour is a must-do. Highly recommend. Five stars without hesitation.
Picky Eater Conquers New Cuisne
Q9180TCbriannac,,Dec 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00As a picky eater, I always go into something like this hesitantly. It was the first time I tried Mediterranean and Thai food, and I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was. Some things were a little spicy, but that's because I can't handle spice at all.
Immersive Dallas Experience
Gary C,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable on the cities history. We loved getting to ride the trolly and talk to one of the mechanics that works to keep them running. The food was of course so delicious and all local. Overall, we had a blast and would absolutely recommend the tour to anyone who is looking for a great experience!
Fun tour
Shannon M,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Courtney is a great host. She picked out some great local restaurants. The stop at the trolley garage was a nice touch of history.
It’s really not a trolley...
Mark B,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00It’s really not a trolley tour. We were only on the trolley like 5 minutes. Misleading!!! There is walking involved. People who sign up for a trolley tour do not want to walk. That is one of the reasons they signed up for a trolley tour.. you were fortunate assembly was not disabled. Overall, I did like the tour. Thank you!
Great food tour
jenniferhJ619BC,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. Great hosts delicious food. Would take another tour. Wontons were the best. First time in Uptown Dallas and was an unique experience
First time, but not my last time!
Brionne B,,Nov 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was everything! Our tour guide, Jim, was so much fun and a wealth of knowledge from the restaurants we dined at to the area and its history. The food was amazing and included a diverse assortment of flavors without being too over the top. The trolley ride was a different but very fun experience and being able to visit the actual trolley station for a behind the scenes look and tour was also cool. This was my first time visiting Dallas and I did the tour solo and absolutely recommend it as a great way to meet and connect with new people while exploring such a beautiful and amazing city while diving into its history and exploring so many amazing foods! I highly recommend and will be checking out the other tours along my travels :)
Absolutely Amazing
Marilyn S,,Oct 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00First of all I want to give a shout out to the sweetest tour guide ever, Annabella, she was so knowledgeable about every place we ate giving us the history and details of the foods we would be eating. The food was excellent at every stop and we definitely got full! Annabella even bought birthday candles at our last stop to put a candle on my daughter's bakery item so we could sing Happy Birthday!!! This was a first food tour for us and well worth every penny!!!
Delicious Food and a Great Guide!
K2782ZAzoeb,,Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent time on this tour. All the 4 food stops were delicious and our tour guide Catherine was extremely knowledgeable and interesting. It was fun to ride on the trolley and get some history about it too. Highly reccommend this tour!
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