Downtown Phoenix Food Tour with Alcohol & Tastings

Walk through Downtown Phoenix tasting three cuisines and one haunted hotel

A three-hour guided walking food tour in Downtown Phoenix that includes tastings at three restaurants, alcoholic beverages, and a stop inside one of the most haunted hotels in the U.S. The tour visits the Orpheum Theater and CityScape, samples English pasties with local beer, Thai cuisine with Thai tea, and a street taco with margarita, then finishes with donuts from BoSa. A local guide leads the group. Minimum age is 13 and drinking age is 21.

Step-by-step itinerary

Downtown Phoenix food and landmarks tour

• Walk past Orpheum Theater
• Walk past CityScape
• Eat taco with margarita at Chico Malo
• Try hand-pies with dipping sauces
• Enjoy Thai iced tea and dishes
• Learn ghost stories at haunted hotel
• Have coffee or tea at local café
• Taste donuts at BoSa Donuts

The experience

You'll spend three hours walking through Downtown Phoenix with a local guide, stopping at three different restaurants to eat and drink. The tour starts at the Orpheum Theater and moves through CityScape, hitting each tasting spot on foot. Everything is included upfront (no hidden fees or drink add-ons), so you know exactly what you're paying for before you book.

The first stop serves hand-made pasties (meat and vegetable hand-pies) with dipping sauces and gravies, paired with a local beer. Next comes family-made Thai cuisine with a refreshing Thai iced tea. At the third restaurant, you'll order a street taco with a house-made margarita mixed fresh. Between tastings, the guide walks you through the neighborhood and takes you inside one of Arizona's most famous haunted hotels, sharing its ghost stories. The tour ends at BoSa Donuts, where you'll grab a treat from what locals call the Valley's best donut spot.

The route stays on foot through Downtown, so comfortable walking shoes matter. Public transportation is available near the meeting spot if you don't drive. Vegetarian options can be arranged if you let the operator know when booking, though the tour cannot accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or other dietary restrictions, and cocktail samples cannot be swapped for something else.

What’s included

• Local guide leading the group.
• three restaurant tastings including English pasties with local beer, Thai cuisine with Thai tea, and a street taco with margarita.
• a stop inside a historic haunted hotel.
• a donut from BoSa Donuts to finish.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDepartures at 11:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Child (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

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 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 nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Taste It Tours Phoenix and Scottsdale Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste multiple cuisines in one outing and don't mind walking for three hours on city streets. The fixed route and included drinks mean no decisions about where to eat or what to order. Everything is planned and paid for upfront.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (13 to 17 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

What exactly do I eat and drink on this Downtown Phoenix food tour?

You taste four dishes: hand-made English pasties with local beer; Thai cuisine with Thai iced tea; a street taco with a margarita; and a donut from BoSa. Everything is included in the price.

How long is the walking food tour and how much ground does it cover?

The tour runs three hours and stays within Downtown Phoenix, moving on foot between the Orpheum Theater, CityScape, and the three tasting restaurants. Comfortable shoes are important.

What is the haunted hotel you visit, and what happens there?

The tour takes you inside one of Arizona's most famous haunted hotels, where the guide shares ghost stories about the building. It's a brief stop between tastings.

Do I need to be a certain age to join this food tour?

Children must be at least 13 years old to join. If you want to drink the alcoholic beverages (beer and margarita), you must be 21 or older.

What if I have dietary restrictions or don't eat meat?

Vegetarian options are available if you request them when booking. The tour cannot accommodate gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, or other food restrictions, and cocktail samples cannot be substituted.

Is the meeting spot easy to reach if I don't have a car?

Public transportation options are available near the meeting spot. If you drive, note that parking at the meeting location is not included in the tour price.