Get a taste of the Southwest on the Downtown Scottsdale Food Tour, a guided walking experience through the city’s vibrant Old Town. This tour highlights a mix of locally owned restaurants and signature dishes that reflect the area’s diverse culinary roots, from Mexican staples to Indigenous-inspired cuisine and modern Southwestern flavors. Along the way, guests learn how Scottsdale evolved from a small citrus-growing community into a well-known destination for dining, culture, and desert luxury.

More than just a food tour, this experience offers a relaxed look at the city’s history, culture, and hidden gems, all within a walkable downtown setting. With a balance of storytelling and tastings, it’s a straightforward way to explore Scottsdale, Arizona through its food scene while enjoying a mix of classic bites, refreshing treats, and a final stop that captures the spirit of the city.

Tour Highlights:

• Start at The Little Red School House and learn about Scottsdale’s origins
• Try a classic Mexican staple tied to the city’s early days
• Visit a local Indigenous restaurant and explore traditional influences
• Enjoy a nostalgic chocolate malt shake
• Sample island-inspired dishes at a popular tiki spot
• Walk through Old Town discovering hidden gems along the way
• End at the 5 Horse Fountain with a final food stop and local highlight

Sample Tasting Menu:

• Chimichangas
• Cheese Crisp with Green Chili
• 3 Sister Salad
• Chocolate Malt Shake
• Luau Pork Sliders
• A Secret Dish

Any restrictions to participate?

• Age: All age groups are welcome
• Health limitations: There will be around 45 mins of walking but it is not too difficult and is broken up between food stops. Total distance walking is about one mile. The guide walks at the pace of the tour members, you will never be rushed.

Who can you accommodate for?

• Children: Children are welcome and those under the age of 2 are free. Strollers are welcome. 
• Individuals with disabilities: This experience is wheelchair accessible.
• Dietary restrictions: Due to the nature of creating a well balanced and thoughtful gastronomy experience, this tour is unable to accommodate certain dietary restrictions.
• Pets: Sorry, no pets allowed.

What to expect on the day of the experience?

• Duration: Approximately 3 hours
• What’s included: Multiple food tastings featuring local specialties along with guided historical and cultural insights
• Who will be present: You will have a guide with you at all times, as well as up to 12 other guests.
• Spectators: No spectators are allowed, everyone must have a ticket
• Photo/ video: You can take your own photos.
• Gratuity: Gratuity is not included but appreciated.

How to prepare?

• Weather dependency: Rain or shine the experience will be running
• Arrival: Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes in advance
• Parking: Public street or garage parking is available in the area.
• What to wear: Comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate clothing
• What to bring:
  • Water bottle recommended
  • Sunscreen and sunglasses
  • Phones and cameras are allowed
• Restrooms/ lockers/ changing rooms: No changing rooms but restroom stops may be available during the tour

Unused Experience Vouchers can be returned within 14 days for a full refund to the original purchaser, no questions asked.

If you have any unused Experience Vouchers, you can exchange them for anything else in our marketplace, no matter when. If you choose an experience that's more expensive, you'll need to pay the difference, but if you choose one that costs less, you'll receive a credit towards your next booking.

No refunds are allowed once the experience is booked, but you can reschedule up to 72 hours before your experience, for a date within a year of the original booking. To reschedule, contact the experience provider directly. No-shows or rescheduling less than 72 hours in advance means losing the value of your experience.