Taste the Southwest: Tucson Chef Led Foodie Tour

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About this activity

Tucson is the 1st city in America named by Unesco as a City of Gastronomy. This walking tour showcases the unique fusion of Southwest flavors that made this designation possible. The walking tour an explosion of flavors and stories told by a professional chef and storyteller.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 10 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Thoughtful Chef Tours

Ages: Children (0–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Snacks: Tastings representative of the Southwest and neighboring Mexico. We visit locally owned restaurants with varying hours, so 6 samples are provided from restaurants open on tour dates.

Itinerary

Stop 1

20 min

We start and end the tour at the original courthouse.
Stop 2

20 min

Travelers will go back in time and learn the origins of Tucson.
Stop 3

20 min Admission included

Corn cakes
Stop 4

20 min Admission included

Corn tamale with green tomatilla queso
Stop 5

20 min Admission included

Stories about bank robbers and ghosts.
Stop 6

20 min Admission included

Sample the best cowboy ice cream
Stop 7

20 min Admission included

Sample the unique taste of Elote pizza
Stop 8

20 min Admission included

Chimichangas
Stop 9

20 min Admission included

Sonoran dot dog

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Meet your guide on the astroturf next to the fountain at the front of the courthouse

End point

Meet your guide on the astroturf next to the fountain at the front of the courthouse

Using your ticket

Meet at Pima Historical Courthouse at the front fountain, near the astroturf. 115 North Church Ave #200, Tucson. There is a parking garage for the courthouse, it closes at 6 on Saturday and Sunday, afternoon tours on only those days should do another lot or street parking. Call Carolyn at 206-513-6543 if you need help finding the group.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

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.