Tucson Food Tours- Locally Owned Progressive Dinner Tour

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About this activity

Experience Tucson's award-winning culinary scene on our Progressive Dinner Food Tour—an unforgettable evening featuring generous tastings at 5 of the city's best locally owned restaurants. Created by Tucson's original walking food tour, this evening experience is perfect for warm summer nights, allowing you to explore downtown after the heat of the day.

Enjoy 9 chef-crafted tastings, a signature Tucson Food Tours Blue Margarita, water, and fascinating stories about Tucson's history, murals, neighborhoods, and designation as the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy in the U.S. From creative local favorites to hidden gems, each stop showcases the flavors that make Tucson a top foodie destination.

Led by an expert local guide, this all-inclusive food tour is perfect for visitors and locals alike looking for the best things to do in Tucson. Discover why Tucson Food Tours has been the city's #1-rated food tour for over 14 years and book direct for best pricing.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English
Operated by: Tucson Food Tours

Ages: Adults (18–115 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Dinner
Included: Alcoholic beverages: Blue Azul Margarita provided (this is the only alcoholic beverage provided in the ticket price)

Not included

Not included: Bottled water: You are welcome to purchase alcoholic beverages at each stop....not included in ticket price.

Itinerary

Club Congress

Passing by

Walk through the lobby of hotel Congress and listen to the stories about the fire and John Dillinger.
Stop 2

Passing by

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.
Stop 3

30 min

Guests will try a spanish dish
Stop 4

45 min

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
Stop 5

45 min

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
Stop 6

45 min

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)
Stop 7

30 min

Tasting: Tres Leches Cake

This stop is subject to change depending on restaurant availability.
Stop 8

15 min

Guests will hear stories about downtown and see some beautiful murals in between walking from stop to stop

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Guests will meet at the Congress Hotel, north side of the hotel in the courtyard.

The tour guide will be wearing a blue polo with the Tucson Food Tours logo on it. Please call the number that we provided if you do not see your tour guide.

End point

Guests will meet at the Congress Hotel, north side of the hotel in the courtyard.

The tour guide will be wearing a blue polo with the Tucson Food Tours logo on it. Please call the number that we provided if you do not see your tour guide.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.