Salt Lake City Food Walking Tour: 4 Restaurant Tastings Downtown

Taste four restaurants and learn Salt Lake City's story on foot

A food walking tour through Salt Lake City's downtown where you taste at four different restaurants while a guide walks you through the city's history, culture and landmarks including the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours with children welcome from age 5, and all areas are wheelchair accessible.

Step-by-step itinerary

Salt Lake City food and culture tour

• Meet at Brigham Young's home
• Discuss history of Salt Lake City
• Taste food at four downtown restaurants
• Learn about Mormon culture and pioneers
• Explore Joseph Smith Memorial Building area
• Hear about Utah's tech industry growth
• Discover local inventions and industries
• Get insights on outdoor activities nearby

The Experience

Start at Brigham Young's historic home in downtown Salt Lake City, where your guide begins with the city's founding story and Utah's role in the region's development. From there, you move between four restaurants, sitting down to taste at each one while the guide talks about the people who settled here—the pioneers, the silver rush, the railroads and the industries that shaped the state. Between stops, you walk through downtown, passing the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and other landmarks that anchor the city's past.

The guide covers how Salt Lake City became a center for technology and innovation, and points out the inventions that came from Utah. You'll also hear about the expansion of food and dining culture over the last few years, and get recommendations for other things to do while you're in the area—outdoor experiences, fishing, hiking, skiing and mountain trips that make the region worth a longer stay.

The whole tour stays in downtown, so there's no long transport between stops. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them, and the route is wheelchair accessible throughout.

What’s included

• Tastings at four different restaurants in downtown Salt Lake City.
• a live guide in English sharing the city's history, culture and landmarks.
• access to the Joseph Smith Memorial Building area as part of the walking route.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessiblePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Local Food Walking Tours

Is this one for you?The tour starts in downtown Salt Lake City at Brigham Young's historic home, so you don't need a car to reach the beginning or move between the four restaurant stops—everything stays walkable in the downtown area, which makes it straightforward if you're staying elsewhere in the city or relying on public transit.

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Top questions

How many restaurants do I visit on the Salt Lake City food walking tour?

You taste food at four different restaurants in downtown Salt Lake City, sitting down at each one during the tour.

What is the Joseph Smith Memorial Building and why is it on this tour?

The Joseph Smith Memorial Building is a landmark in downtown Salt Lake City included on the tour route. Your guide discusses its place in the city's history and Mormon cultural heritage as part of the walking experience.

Can I bring my five-year-old on this tour?

Children are welcome from age 5 on the food walking tour.

How long does the food walking tour take?

The tour runs between 2 and 3 hours, with time spent walking between stops and tasting at each of the four restaurants.

Is the tour route accessible if I use a wheelchair?

Yes, all areas and surfaces on the downtown food walking tour are wheelchair accessible, and the route is suitable for all physical fitness levels.