Old Town Scottsdale Food Tour: 5 Tastings with Drinks

Taste your way through Old Town Scottsdale's restaurant scene in one afternoon

This guided afternoon walking tour of Old Town Scottsdale visits five locally owned establishments for signature food tastings paired with wine, beer or cocktails. You'll meet at the oldest church in Scottsdale and spend three hours learning the culinary history and cultural story of the neighborhood from a local guide. The food and drinks add up to a full meal.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Old Town Scottsdale food tour

• Meet in front of oldest church
• Explore area before tour starts
• Walk through Old Town Scottsdale
• Listen to historical and cultural info
• Visit 5 local establishments
• Taste signature foods and drinks

The experience

The tour starts in front of Scottsdale's oldest church, where you arrive early to get a feel for the area before your guide arrives. From there you walk through Old Town Scottsdale, stopping at five different locally owned restaurants and bars. At each stop, you taste a signature dish or appetizer paired with your choice of wine, beer or a cocktail: three to four pairings across the afternoon, enough to count as a full meal. The guide shares the history and cultural story of each place and the neighborhood itself as you move through.

Arizona Food Tours has run this tour for 18 years and ranks as the #5 food tour nationally according to USA Today readers. The guides are local food enthusiasts who keep the pace conversational and the group small enough that you can actually hear them and ask questions. With over 1,300 five-star reviews on review sites and a 5.0 Google rating, the company has built its reputation on pairing good food with good company.

What’s included

• Three to four beverage pairings (wine, beer or cocktails of your choice).
• food tastings at five locally owned establishments totaling a full meal.
• guided commentary on the culinary history and cultural story of Old Town Scottsdale.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday and SaturdayDeparts at 15:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 to 90 years) · Under 21: can't be booked

GroupUp to 14

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 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 transportPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Arizona Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you speak English and can commit to three hours of walking with food and drink stops built into the route.

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Top questions

What time does the Old Town Scottsdale food tour start?

The tour is an afternoon departure. The exact start time appears in the booking options. You're encouraged to arrive early to explore the area around the oldest church in Scottsdale, where the group meets.

How many food and drink stops are included on this tour?

The tour visits five locally owned establishments, with three to four beverage pairings across the afternoon. The food tastings at each stop add up to a full meal.

What is Old Town Scottsdale like as a walking neighborhood?

Old Town Scottsdale is the historic heart of the city, and the tour covers it on foot. The area is wheelchair accessible, with all surfaces and areas accessible to visitors with mobility needs. Public transportation options are available nearby if you need them.

Can I choose what I drink at each tasting stop?

Yes. At each stop, you choose from wine, beer or cocktail options to pair with your food tasting, so you can pick what you prefer at each establishment.

What's the age requirement for this tour?

Guests must be at least 21 years old to join the Scottsdale Sip and Sample tour, since it includes alcohol at every stop.