Dallas Uptown Foodie Tour: 9 Tastings & Streetcar Ride

Nine tastings, a working trolley barn, and the streetcar that came from Portugal

A 2.5-hour walking food tour through Dallas Uptown combines 9 generous tastings at 5 restaurants with a ride aboard an authentic McKinney Avenue streetcar and a behind-the-scenes visit to the trolley barn where the historic cars are maintained. The tour covers approximately 1 mile on foot, includes water at restaurant stops, and a live English-speaking guide narrates the neighborhood's history and the remarkable stories of the vintage cars themselves. The trolley ride requires climbing steep steps and is not wheelchair accessible. Dietary accommodations need 72 hours' notice, though last-minute requests are considered based on restaurant availability.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Uptown Dallas and trolley ride

• Explore West Village area
• Eat at five Uptown restaurants
• Ride historic McKinney Avenue streetcar
• Visit McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn

The experience

Start in West Village, the walkable heart of Uptown Dallas where restaurants and shops cluster around the historic McKinney Avenue trolley line. Over the next 2.5 hours you'll move between five handpicked restaurants, tasting Moroccan-Lebanese, Thai, Southern comfort, Tex-Mex and Guatemalan food: 9 generous tastings in all, enough to count as a meal plus a sweet treat. A guide walks with the group, sharing stories about the neighborhood and the people who built it, while you stand and eat your way through one of Dallas's most distinctive districts.

The centerpiece is a ride aboard a real historic McKinney Avenue streetcar, not a reproduction. Rosie, the fleet's oldest car, came all the way from Portugal. You'll hear the actual history of these vintage cars as they roll through the city today. Climbing aboard requires navigating steep steps, and the cars themselves are not wheelchair accessible. This is a core part of the experience, so mobility needs should be discussed with the operator before booking. When available, the tour includes a behind-the-scenes visit to the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn, a working restoration facility not normally open to the public. You'll see where the historic cars are maintained and meet some of the volunteers and staff who keep them rolling.

The walking covers about a mile on sidewalks and streets with curbs and crossings. You'll be standing for portions of the tour, so comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing matter. Water is provided at restaurant stops. Restaurant gratuities are included in the price, though the guide's tip is separate. If you have dietary restrictions or food allergies, notify the operator at least 72 hours ahead: substitutions depend on what each restaurant can provide, and severe allergies may make the tour unsuitable since the kitchens are independent and cross-contact is possible.

What’s included

• 9 generous tastings across 5 handpicked Dallas restaurants: Moroccan-Lebanese, Thai, Southern comfort, Tex-Mex and Guatemalan flavors, plus a sweet treat.
• restaurant gratuities.
• water at stops.
• a narrated walking tour with a live English-speaking guide.
• a ride aboard an authentic historic McKinney Avenue streetcar with stories of the vintage cars.
• behind-the-scenes access to the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn when available, where you'll see restoration work and meet the trolley team.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to SundayDeparts at 13:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 6

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

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 effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Food Tours of America

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to eat a real meal while learning neighborhood history and riding an actual vintage streetcar. The 2.5-hour pace lets you taste multiple cuisines and still have time for the trolley barn visit, so the day holds together without feeling rushed between stops.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

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.

How much walking is involved in the Dallas Uptown Foodie Tour?

The tour includes approximately 1 mile of walking through Uptown Dallas on sidewalks, curbs and street crossings, with periods of standing at restaurant stops and between venues. Comfortable walking shoes and the ability to stand for portions of the 2.5-hour tour are important.

What happens at the McKinney Avenue Trolley Car Barn?

When available, you go behind the scenes at the working barn where the historic streetcars are restored and maintained. You'll see the restoration process firsthand and meet members of the trolley team who keep these pieces of Dallas history rolling.

Is the historic streetcar ride accessible for people with mobility challenges?

The McKinney Avenue streetcar requires climbing steep steps to board and exit and is not wheelchair accessible. If you have accessibility or mobility needs, contact Food Tours of America before booking to discuss whether the tour suits your situation.

What cuisines are included in the 9 tastings?

The tour visits 5 restaurants serving Moroccan-Lebanese, Thai, Southern comfort, Tex-Mex and Guatemalan food, with 9 generous tastings total: enough to constitute a meal plus a sweet treat.

How do I arrange dietary accommodations or handle food allergies?

Notify Food Tours of America at least 72 hours before your tour with the name of each guest and their specific dietary restriction or allergy. Substitutions depend on each restaurant's capabilities and cannot be guaranteed. Severe or life-threatening allergies may make the tour unsuitable since kitchens are independent and cross-contact is possible.

What's included in the tour price?

The price covers 9 tastings at 5 restaurants, restaurant gratuities, a narrated walking tour with a live English-speaking guide, water at restaurant stops, the historic streetcar ride, and the behind-the-scenes trolley barn visit when available. Guide gratuity is not included but is always appreciated.