Scottsdale Food Tour: 5 tastings in Old Town with guide

Five tastings and two drinks across Scottsdale's local restaurants, no planning required

Scottsdale's Original Food Tour is a guided walking tour through Old Town Scottsdale that stops at five locally owned restaurants and tasting rooms for food tastings and two drink pairings. The tour runs 2 to 3 hours and departs at 9:30am (brunch), 11am, or 2:30pm (lunch). A certified local guide leads the route, and the food portions add up to a full meal. Children must be at least 13 years old. Most food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Scottsdale's food and culture

• Meet at Old Adobe Mission Church
• Visit historic Old Adobe Mission Church
• Join guided walking food tour
• Sample food at local restaurants
• Enjoy drink pairings at tasting rooms

The experience

The tour starts in front of the historic Old Adobe Mission Church in Old Town Scottsdale, so arrive early if you want to see this landmark before the group moves on. From there, a certified local guide leads a walking route through the neighborhood, stopping at five restaurants, eateries and tasting rooms that are locally owned. At each stop, you taste signature dishes and local specialties: the portions across all five add up to a full meal, so come hungry.

Two drink pairings come with the tour: at least one alcoholic beverage and one coffee or tea. The guide shares stories about Scottsdale's culinary scene and history as you walk between stops. The whole experience runs 2 to 3 hours depending on the pace and conversation at each restaurant. Arizona Food Tours has been running this route for 18 years and holds a 5.0 Google rating and over 1,300 five-star reviews on review sites. The company also won USA Today readers' choice as the #5 ranked food tour nationally.

Three departure times let you choose when to eat: 9:30am for brunch, 11am for an early lunch, or 2:30pm for a later lunch. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and public transportation options are available near the starting point. Most food allergies and restrictions can be handled, but you must email the company after booking to let them know what you need. They do not offer vegan, halal, or keto options, and they do not recommend the tour for guests with serious allergies.

What’s included

• Five food tastings at locally owned restaurants and eateries.
• at least one alcoholic beverage pairing and one coffee or tea.
• a certified local guide leading the walking route through Old Town Scottsdale.
• enough food across all stops to count as a full meal.

Information

Lasts 2h–3h, runs every day at 11:00 and 14:30, from US$ 108 per person, with a live guide in English, in groups of up to 14 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery day except Tuesday and Friday: 11:00Tuesday and Friday: 11:00 and 14:30

GroupUp to 14 · max 7 per booking

Live guideEnglish

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

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (21 to 69 years) · Senior (70 and older) · Youth (13 to 20 years) · Under 13: can't be booked

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?If you're staying in Old Town Scottsdale or can walk to the historic Adobe Mission Church, this tour starts and ends in the neighborhood itself: no transport needed beyond getting to the meeting point. For visitors without a car, the area has public transportation nearby, and the whole experience stays on foot in one walkable district.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 20 years). Children under 13 can't be included in the booking.

What do I actually eat on this Scottsdale food tour?

You taste signature dishes at five locally owned restaurants and eateries in Old Town Scottsdale. The portions across all five stops add up to a full meal, so you're not sampling tiny bites. You're eating lunch or brunch. The guide chooses the stops based on what's fresh and what represents the local scene that day.

How long does the walking tour take?

The tour runs 2 to 3 hours total, including time at each of the five restaurants and the walks between them. The pace depends on how long the group spends eating and talking at each stop.

Can I do this tour if I have a food allergy?

Most food allergies and restrictions can be accommodated, but you must email Arizona Food Tours after you book to tell them what you need. The company does not offer vegan, halal, or keto options, and they do not recommend the tour for guests with serious allergies.

What time does the tour start and where do I meet the group?

The tour departs at 9:30am (brunch), 11am, or 2:30pm (lunch). You meet in front of the historic Old Adobe Mission Church in Old Town Scottsdale. Arrive early to see the church before the tour begins.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes food tastings at five restaurants, at least one alcoholic beverage pairing, one coffee or tea, and a certified local guide for the full 2 to 3 hours. Tips are appreciated if you feel the guide provided an exemplary experience.