Tucson Culinary Walking Tour: Explore Local Flavors

Experience the ultimate culinary journey with us.
This tour will tantalize your taste buds and provide exclusive access to the city's vibrant culinary scene. Indulge in an exploration of five handpicked local restaurants, each offering a distinctive flavor profile and ambiance.
Throughout the tour, you'll have the opportunity to savor an array of delectable dishes carefully curated to showcase the diverse culinary landscape of Tucson. From savory appetizers to mouthwatering mains and decadent desserts, every stop on the tour promises a delightful gastronomic adventure.

Meeting Point

311 E Congress St

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Guests will meet at Congress Hotel, on the north side in the courtyard. The tour guide will be wearing a blue polo with the Tucson Food Tours logo on it.

What to expect:

Duration: between 4 hours and 5 hours

Club Congress

311 E Congress St, , Tucson, 85701-1811, Arizona

Walk through the lobby of hotel Congress and listen to the stories about the fire and John Dillinger.

Pass by without stopping

Hotel Congress

311 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Host will start with some history and talk about how John Dilinger was captured here, after a fire at the historic Hotel Congress. Throughout the walking tour the guide will point out other historic landmarks and talk about how Tucson was the first North American city labeled a “ City of Gastronomy'' by UNESCO.

1 hour, 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Charro Steak & Del Rey

188 E Broadway Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

America’s first family of Mexican food who opened El Charro back in 1922 brings a culinary vision to Downtown. Sourcing of only the finest grass-fed beef, sustainable seafood, and cage free poultry.
Tasting: Prickly pear glazed albondigas meatballs, chorizo stuffed mushroom plate, guacamole, chips and salsa + guests choice of margarita or local beer

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

HUB Restaurant & Ice Creamery

266 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Tasting: House made pastrami reuben sandwich on grilled rye with sauerkraut and melted swiss & thousand island.
Roasted corn avocado salad (pistachios, tomatoes, queso fresco, chili-lime vinaigrette, mixed greens) & tempura battered fried cheese curds with house made mustard and sriracha ketchup

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Reilly Craft Pizza and Drink

101 E Pennington St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Upon arriving at Reilly Craft Pizza we will discuss the interesting history of the building, as it was originally built in the early 1900’s as a funeral home. The restaurant features a beer garden and a hidden bar in the basement.
Tasting: Craft Pizza- -yukon gold potato & pecorino, mozzarella, roasted garlic, rosemary

Brussel sprouts (sprouts, house hot sauce, sherry vin., pecan brittle crumbs)

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The Monica

40 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701, USA

Tasting: Cafe de la Olla Tiramisu (orange and clove coffee dipped mexican maria cookies and homemade custard)

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included