Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour: 5–6 tastings with drinks included

Old Town Scottsdale walking tour tasting five stops from pizza to macarons and margaritas

This is a guided afternoon food tour through Old Town Scottsdale covering 1 to 1.5 miles with 5–6 tastings at locally owned restaurants and specialty shops, including a margarita and alcoholic beverages. The tour runs three hours with a live English-speaking guide; all food and drink are included in the price, and no substitutions are made for alcohol samplings. Minimum age is 16 years; children must be at least 11. You'll need moderate fitness to walk the distance, and the tour operates in all weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old Town Scottsdale with food

• Stroll through Old Town Scottsdale
• Sample two kinds of handcrafted pizza
• Try a savory English pasty
• Pick and taste a French macaron
• Enjoy tacos, chips, salsa, and margarita
• Taste artisan gelato and crêpes with coffee
• Visit Spice & Tea Exchange for spice blends
• Learn fun facts about Old Town Scottsdale
• Pass by Western Museum in Old Town

The Experience

You spend the afternoon moving through Old Town Scottsdale with a guide who knows the neighborhood's history and the stories behind each stop. The route covers 1 to 1.5 miles at a walking pace, so you're not rushing between tastings. The five or six stops are fixed—handcrafted pizza made from scratch, a savory English pasty, a French macaron you pick yourself from Ruze, a taco with chips and salsa plus a frozen margarita at Cien Agaves, artisan gelato or crêpes, and a hand-mixed spice or specialty tea blend at the Spice & Tea Exchange. Everything is included in the price; there are no drink add-ons or hidden costs.

The guide weaves in facts about Old Town as you walk—the Western Museum is part of the route, and you'll learn what makes this corner of Scottsdale "The West's Most Western Town." Portions are generous enough that you'll leave satisfied rather than hungry. The tour runs three hours total and operates rain or shine, so dress for the weather. If you need a vegetarian option, let the tour operator know when you book; note that vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free and other dietary restrictions cannot be accommodated, and alcohol samples cannot be swapped out. On Sundays and Mondays, Arcadia Farms Cafe replaces one of the stops.

Gratuity for the guide is not included; the industry standard is 15–20%. You'll need to be able to walk the full 1.5-mile distance with moderate fitness. The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to reserved seating at high-top tables for larger groups. Minimum age is 16 years old, though children as young as 11 can join if they meet the fitness requirement; no strollers or babies are permitted.

What’s included

• Five or six food tastings including handcrafted pizza, an English pasty, a French macaron, a taco with chips and salsa, and artisan gelato or crêpes.
• a frozen margarita at Cien Agaves.
• specialty tea or spice blend sampling.
• a live guide sharing local history and stories about Old Town Scottsdale.
• all food and beverages included with no add-ons or hidden costs.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Taste It Tours Phoenix and Scottsdale Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want everything included upfront with no hidden costs or upselling, and prefer a set route through Old Town rather than choosing stops yourself.

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Top questions

What exactly do I taste on the Old Town Scottsdale food tour?

The tour includes five or six tastings: handcrafted pizza (two kinds), an English pasty, a French macaron of your choice, a taco with chips and salsa plus a frozen margarita, and either artisan gelato or crêpes. You also sample hand-mixed spice blends or specialty teas at the Spice & Tea Exchange. All food and beverages are included.

How far do I walk on this tour?

You walk 1 to 1.5 miles through Old Town Scottsdale at a leisurely pace between tastings. The tour takes three hours total, so the walking is spread out and broken up by stops at each restaurant and shop.

Are alcoholic drinks really included, or do I pay extra?

Alcoholic beverages are fully included—there are no add-ons or hidden costs. You get a frozen margarita at Cien Agaves and other drinks throughout the tour. The minimum drinking age is 21 years, and alcohol samples cannot be substituted.

What is Old Town Scottsdale like as a neighborhood?

Old Town Scottsdale is known as "The West's Most Western Town" and has a historic character your guide will explain as you walk. The Western Museum is part of the route, and the area is filled with locally owned restaurants and specialty shops that make up the tasting stops.

Can I do this tour if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian options are available if you request them at booking. However, the tour cannot accommodate vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free, keto, FODMAP or other food restrictions, and no substitutions are made for the alcohol tastings.

What if I can't walk 1.5 miles or have a health condition?

The tour requires moderate physical fitness and the ability to walk the full 1.5-mile distance. It is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. The tour is not wheelchair accessible due to reserved seating at high-top tables.