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    Tucson Food Tours

    386 Reviews
    #1 of 23 Food & Drink in Tucson
    City Tours, Cultural Tours, Food & Drink, Tours, More
    311 E Congress St, North Courtyard, Tucson, AZ 85701-1811
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    “Last day of tours until autumn..5/31 ”

    In Tucson for a visit and our plans changed. So we made lemonade from lemons. I browsed "things to... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Christine C
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    “Food, Fun, & Friends”

    I highly recommend Tucson Food Tours to anyone in the Tucson area - locals or visitors! Chris did a... read more

    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Sarah H
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    Rated Tucson's #1 tour activity and a great way to get a Taste of Tucson. Tucson Food Tours was featured in the book "100 Things To Do In Tucson Before You Die". We are Tucson's original walking food tour where you not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of Tucson along the way. This tour is one of the "Top things to do in Tucson" and was designed to allow visitors, locals, foodies to sample some of the hottest local foods and drinks in the area. Even people local to Tucson will learn and taste new things that are unique to this wonderful city. We also specialize in custom, private, or corporate tours and/or events. We can accommodate large groups and handle all the event planning for you!

    About Tucson Food Tours

    Rated Tucson's #1 tour activity and a great way to get a Taste of Tucson. Tucson Food Tours was featured in the book "100 Things To Do In Tucson Before You Die". We are Tucson's original walking food tour where you not only get a combination of delicious foods and beverages, but a little history of Tucson along the way. This tour is one of the "Top things to do in Tucson" and was designed to allow visitors, locals, foodies to sample some of the hottest local foods and drinks in the area. Even people local to Tucson will learn and taste new things that are unique to this wonderful city. We also specialize in custom, private, or corporate tours and/or events. We can accommodate large groups and handle all the event planning for you!
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    Hours Today: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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    311 E Congress St, North Courtyard, Tucson, AZ 85701-1811
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    "great tour"
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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile
    Last day of tours until autumn..5/31

    In Tucson for a visit and our plans changed. So we made lemonade from lemons. I browsed "things to do " in Tucson and discovered this fun, informative walking tour. Lots of history, great food, friendly servers and entertaining guide. Chris was a lot of...More

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    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Food, Fun, & Friends

    I highly recommend Tucson Food Tours to anyone in the Tucson area - locals or visitors! Chris did a fantastic job introducing us to true Tucson cuisine, while sharing interesting history about the downtown area. Each stop on the tour was timely and organized. All...More

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    Reviewed May 6, 2018
    Entertaining and highly enjoyable culinary and cultural experience!

    My wife, a close friend and I enjoyed a delightful 4 hours touring 4th & University Avenues under the knowledgeable and entertaining guidance of guide Mike! Mike was superb, and really knows the history and culinary offerings of these neighborhoods. He grew up in Tucson,...More

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    Reviewed May 6, 2018
    What a two-fer: history and food!

    My family and I took the 4th Avenue Food tour last week and thoroughly enjoyed it. Brad took us to five different restaurants that offered a wide range of bites and drinks, and entertained the entire time with information about the places we visited and...More

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    Reviewed May 4, 2018 via mobile
    Must do for visitors and locals!

    Just went on the tour today with my wife. We were visiting Tucson, but half the group were locals. I can see why locals would also take this tour. Mike our guide not only brought us to great restaurants, he told us about the history...More

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    Reviewed April 30, 2018 via mobile
    Food and a bit of history too!

    Chris was the perfect guide for Tucson’s great restaurants. His passion for Tucson and all things food is contagious. My Mom and I had a very enjoyable day learning about the great food Tucson has to offer.

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018 via mobile
    So Much Fun!

    My husband and I had a great time on the Downtown food tour. We both have lived here for 20+ years and learned/relearned so much about Tucson’s history. Chris did a great job with both explaining the food and restaurants we got to go, as...More

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    Reviewed April 29, 2018
    Great food and great tour!

    I was part of a group of 8 (and there were 4 additional members of our tour who I didn't know) who did the tour with Mike on Mon., April 23. Mike really knows the city, having been born and raised there. He gave us...More

    Ask Suzanne B about Tucson Food Tours
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    Reviewed April 27, 2018
    Chris Rocks!

    Chris did an amazing job! My class not only got amazing food but an awesome history lesson of Tucson.

    Ask Angelina M about Tucson Food Tours
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    Reviewed April 25, 2018 via mobile
    Great!

    Had a blast. Tons of amazing foods and buildings to! Our guide Chris was a blast as well! Highly reccomend yo anybody!

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    really4me
    February 16, 2018|
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    Response from Tucson-Food-Tours | Property representative |
    On our website...this forum will not let me post it but the website is just the name of the company....TucsonFoodTours
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    browser97
    January 1, 2018|
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    Response from Tucson-Food-Tours | Property representative |
    Hi! Our tours are $55/per person and they run from 11am-3pm. For a full schedule please visit our new site at TucsonFoodTours or follow the link from our trip advisor listing. From the website you will see which dates each... More
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    Stephanee J
    October 17, 2016|
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    Response from Lphiggins | Reviewed this property |
    I believe so. At the beginning of the tour he asked if anyone had dietary restrictions so it could certainly be requested. Have fun!
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