Bentonville walking food tour: High Southern cuisine downtown

The menu changes with the season, so what you taste depends on what the chef found that week.

Bites and Sites of Bentonville is a guided walking food tour through downtown Bentonville and the Town Square, stopping at multiple chef-driven restaurants for tastings of seasonal High Southern cuisine with water included. The tour runs 2.5 hours at a comfortable pace. All food stops are a surprise until you arrive. A live English-speaking guide leads groups through the heart of the town, and cocktail pairings are available for an additional cost.

Step-by-step itinerary

Guided walking food tour in Bentonville

• Walk through Bentonville Town Square
• Hear stories of Bentonville's history
• Visit A Street Promenade
• Enjoy multiple food stops
• Taste pimento cheese and burnt ends
• Try dish from James Beard-nominated chef
• Have dessert
• Drink water throughout the walk

The experience

The tour starts in the Bentonville Town Square and moves through downtown at a pace built for talking and eating, not rushing. You'll hear the history of the town and what's coming next while stopping at multiple restaurants: the exact spots stay secret until the day of the tour, which keeps the appetite sharp. Everything served is locally grown and seasonal, so the menu shifts as ingredients come in and chefs rotate what they're featuring.

Tastings include pimento cheese, burnt ends, and a dish from a James Beard-nominated chef, plus dessert at the end. Water flows throughout the walk. If you want to add a cocktail pairing, you can choose that at checkout. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and strollers work for infants and small children. All surfaces and areas are accessible, and service animals are welcome.

What’s included

• All food tastings at multiple stops.
• bottled water throughout the walk.
• live English-speaking guide.
• access to the Bentonville Town Square and downtown restaurants.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to FridayDepartures at 11:00 and 16:00

Book up to2d before

GroupUp to 10

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcome

Operated by Big on Bentonville

Is this one for you?Choose this if you want a guide leading the pace through downtown stops rather than navigating food spots on your own schedule.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What neighborhoods or streets does the Bentonville walking food tour cover?

The tour moves through the Bentonville Town Square and downtown, including the A Street Promenade, at a comfortable walking pace over 2.5 hours.

Can I find out which restaurants I'll visit before I book?

No, the stops are kept as a surprise to build anticipation, but all food is included in the price and the guide will share stories about each location as you arrive.

Is the tour suitable for people with limited mobility or wheelchair users?

Yes, the tour is fully wheelchair accessible, with all areas and surfaces accessible. Strollers work for infants and small children, and service animals are allowed.

What if I have dietary restrictions or food allergies?

Contact the operator before booking to discuss your needs, since the menu changes seasonally and stops are not disclosed in advance.

Can I add drinks to the tour?

Yes, cocktail pairings are available as an optional add-on at checkout for an additional cost beyond the base tour price.